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China to US: Stop using Philippines to create trouble in South China Sea
by Michael Punongbayan - May 25, 2025 - 12:00am
Days after the China Coast Guard harassed two Philippine civilian vessels in the West Philippine Sea, China has now turned its focus on the United States, accusing it of stirring up trouble in the region. ...
More countries condemn latest China water cannon attack
by Michael Punongbayan - May 24, 2025 - 12:00am
Canada, the United Kingdom and New Zealand issued separate statements yesterday condemning China’s latest water cannon attacks and aggressive actions against Philippine civilian vessels in the West Philippine...
AFP official faces court martial over rape charges
by Michael Punongbayan - May 22, 2025 - 12:00am
Rape and misconduct complaints have been filed by two junior military officers against a ranking official of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Floods displace thousands in Mindanao
by Michael Punongbayan - May 21, 2025 - 12:00am
Heavy rains brought by the intertropical convergence zone in the past few weeks have inundated low-lying villages in Mindanao, prompting residents to evacuate.
Court order needed to cancel Roque passport
by Michael Punongbayan - May 18, 2025 - 12:00am
Without a court order, the Department of Foreign Affairs cannot cancel former presidential spokesman Harry Roque’s passport.
Help 2 Pinoys facing fraud raps, DFA urged
by Michael Punongbayan - May 18, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Foreign Affairs is being asked to help two Filipino businessmen who have been arrested and allegedly wrongly charged with fraud in the United States.
Maritime council says China disinformation still rampant
by Michael Punongbayan - May 15, 2025 - 12:00am
China continues to resort to disinformation – aside from engaging in hostile acts – to promote its illegal claim in the West Philippine Sea, according to the National Maritime Council.
300 soldiers to help ensure peaceful polls in Metro Manila
by Michael Punongbayan - May 11, 2025 - 12:00am
More than 300 soldiers are now on stand-by and ready to help ensure the conduct of peaceful and orderly elections in Metro Manila tomorrow.
Balikatan 2025 declared a success
by Michael Punongbayan - May 10, 2025 - 12:00am
The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States military jointly declared this year’s Balikatan exercises a success yesterday, with both forces and other allied nations strengthening interoperability...
China ships harass Philippines Navy vessel in West Philippine Sea
by Michael Punongbayan - May 9, 2025 - 12:00am
Two Chinese warships and a coast guard vessel sailed dangerously close to the Philippine Navy’s BRP Emilio Jacinto in what could be Beijing’s latest provocative act in waters where Philippine and US forces...
US Army Pacific assures Philippines of alliance
by Michael Punongbayan - May 8, 2025 - 12:00am
Days before an international forum in Hawaii on land forces in the Pacific, the United States military has again reassured the Philippines of its firm defense commitment in the face of China’s untrammeled bullying,...
Philippines, US troops team up anew in Batanes
by Michael Punongbayan - May 4, 2025 - 12:00am
Complementing their training in weaponry, Filipino and US troops engaged in martial arts in Basco, Batanes as part of their joint drills last week, which included mortar firing, on day 12 of the Balikatan exerc...
AFP mulls strategic defense unit
by Michael Punongbayan - May 2, 2025 - 12:00am
The Armed Forces of the Philippines  is looking at creating a new unit that will focus on strategic defense, in response to evolving global security challenges that see the country establishing new allianc...
Face masks, hygiene kits sent to Bulusan victims
by Michael Punongbayan - April 30, 2025 - 12:00am
The Office of Civil Defense has sent face masks, hygiene kits and food packs to victims of the eruption of Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon.
Balikatan 2025 concludes joint Philippines-US maritime drills
by Michael Punongbayan - April 30, 2025 - 12:00am
Philippine and US forces concluded yesterday their joint drills at sea under the Balikatan exercises, which featured joint sail, medical evacuation and live fire events.
Drills, naval exercises mark Balikatan 2025
by Michael Punongbayan - April 27, 2025 - 12:00am
Live fire drills and joint naval maneuvers – mostly in the waters of Zambales – marked the first three days of the Balikatan exercises of Philippine and US forces.
Lockheed Martin ready to provide F-16 jets to Philippines
by Michael Punongbayan - April 26, 2025 - 12:00am
One of America’s leading defense and aerospace manufacturers has expressed readiness to provide brand new F-16 fighter jets to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
Beijing denies interfering in Philippine elections
by Michael Punongbayan - April 26, 2025 - 12:00am
China has denied accusations that it is influencing or interfering in the midterm elections set next month in the Philippines.
ASEAN, China agree to complete sea code by 2026
by Michael Punongbayan - April 25, 2025 - 12:00am
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations and China are “politically committed” to conclude a legally binding Code of Conduct in the South China Sea by next year, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo...
Philippines, US troops exchange notes on air defense
by Michael Punongbayan - April 24, 2025 - 12:00am
The US Avenger Air Defense System took centerstage on the second day of this year’s Balikatan exercises, where Filipino and US troops trained in Zambales to familiarize themselves with the advanced premier...
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