The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) identified on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at least 252 suspected “ghost projects” in its inspection of government-funded flood control infrastructure programs nationwide. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said that the findings emerged from the...
Nineteen Chinese warships, including frigates and destroyers, were detected in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) throughout November, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, AFP spokesperson for the WPS, said the ships were monitored...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will mark its 90th anniversary on Dec. 21 with a significantly toned-down celebration as it foregoes its traditional parade and showcase of military assets out of respect for Filipinos affected by recent calamities and amid public outrage over a corruption...
The national government should stay firm in asserting its maritime rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as an international think tank warned on Monday, Dec. 1, that China’s long-term strategic ambitions under President Xi Jinping frame the Philippines as a critical factor in Beijing’s...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has tightened its watch over waters off Zambales as the patrol vessel BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) continued to block the advance of three Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) ships inching toward the country’s western coastline. PCG spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (WPS)...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday, Nov. 29, that it has strengthened its aerial surveillance capabilities with a specialized drone training from the Australian government as part of ongoing efforts between the two countries to enhance maritime domain awareness (MDA) capabilities....
Days after completing a bilateral maritime cooperative activity (MCA) with India in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) held another similar drill with the French Armed Forces in the southern portion of Eastern Mindanao this week to strengthen operational...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) broadened its crackdown on illegal firecrackers to include a sweeping campaign against online sellers. Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered police units to dismantle digital marketplaces that have allowed banned products to quietly re-emerge ahead...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday, Nov. 28, that it has expanded its push for a technology-skilled and future-ready force through a newly signed educational partnership with Informatics Philippines and PNP Foundation, Inc. (PNPFI). Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., acting...
BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701), the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) flagship vessel, sustained its patrol operation in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) on Friday, Nov. 28, where a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship was operating. Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for West...
At least 22 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong are being monitored by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) after a massive fire displaced them and turned their personal belongings to ashes, a ranking government official disclosed on Friday, Nov. 28. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said...
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) is set to expand its educational support programs for former combatants and Indigenous Peoples (IPs) after the Senate approved its P8.9-billion proposed budget for 2026 on Thursday, Nov. 27. The approved budget...
