Martin Sadongdong
PNP: Suspect tagged in P9.68-billion shabu shipment in Batangas is ex-US Army soldier
April 18, 2024 12:05 pm
Alajon Michael Zarate, the 47-year-old driver of the van (plate number CBM5060) carrying the shabu shipment, left the Philippines and entered the US Army in 1997, according to Police Brig. Gen. Paul Kenneth Lucas, regional director of Calabarzon PNP.
‘Balikatan’ Exercise to proceed as China warns of 'greater insecurity'
April 18, 2024 7:46 am
The annual “Balikatan” Exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Armed Forces will proceed as scheduled next week even as China warned that it will only lead to “greater insecurity” for the Philippines.
PCG radar tower in Ilocos Sur to enhance monitoring of Northwest Luzon’s coast
April 18, 2024 6:33 am
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will install a radar tower in Candon City, Ilocos Sur that will improve its ability to detect, observe and monitor the movement of vessels several miles away from the coastline of Northwest Luzon.
6 PCG ships joining ‘Balikatan’ group sail
April 18, 2024 5:00 am
This is the first time in the history of the annual war games that the PCG will join the maritime activities between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and US Armed Forces.
AFP upbeat with upcoming delivery of BrahMos missile system
April 18, 2024 3:02 am
A source privy to the delivery but requested not to be named said the tentative date for the arrival of the BrahMos supersonic missile system is set on Friday, April 19, at the Clark International Airport.