The Philippines and Canada are set to sign a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) next week, which is expected to further strengthen the defense and security cooperation of the two nations. In an advisory Wednesday, Oct. 29, the Department of National Defense (DND) said the military...
The national government is strengthening the participation of women in peacebuilding and security. This, as the Philippine Conference on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) officially kicked off at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The three-day...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday, Oct. 29, fired back at Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Austria Barzaga Jr. over his recent call to abolish the organization due to allegations of corruption, and for spreading fears that the agency “will become the cause of World War...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed the presence of five Chinese vessels within the vicinity of Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) during a maritime domain awareness (MDA) flight on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The PCG deployed a Coast Guard Islander 4177...
(UPDATED) The Philippine Army (PA) said on Tuesday, Oct. 28, that it had deployed troops to Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, after the local government unit (LGU) announced that armed men, allegedly backed by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), had laid “siege” in the town. “The Philippine Army...
The Philippine Navy (PN) reminded the public on Monday, Oct. 27, that details of military operations and facilities must remain confidential following an online controversy involving a highly sensitive military project in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu that was posted online by the local government. The...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Monday, Oct. 27, that it has intercepted Chinese fishing vessels allegedly engaged in illegal fishing activities near Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The AFP said personnel of the Western Command (Wescom) based in...
The Philippine Navy (PN) highlighted its expanding capabilities in drone warfare and unmanned systems as it opened its first-ever Drone Warfare Summit 2025 on Monday, Oct. 27, in Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City. The three-day event, organized by the Philippine Fleet (PF) in partnership with...
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Monday, Oct. 27, accused “foreign-backed quarters” of orchestrating efforts to circulate false narratives about supposed military intervention in politics to sow division and weaken the country’s democratic institutions. “Foreign-backed quarters...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) confirmed on Monday, Oct. 27, that the E4B NightWatch, also known as the United States Air Force (USAF) Doomsday Plane, landed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila for a brief technical stop. The E4B arrived on Sunday noontime, Oct. 26, and...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Jay Tarriela on Sunday, Oct. 26, fired a pointed response to Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Z. Duterte’s recent remarks questioning the loyalty of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff...
A group of retired generals and flag officers warned against any extra-constitutional moves following calls by some individuals urging active military officers to withdraw support from President Marcos Jr. over corruption issues in the government. The Association of General and Flag Officers (AGFO)...
