The Philippine Army (PA) said Monday, Aug. 4, that it has relieved two ranking military officers and 19 enlisted personnel after a newly-minted soldier died during reception rites in Maguindanao del Sur last week, an incident that poses a significant test for newly appointed Army commanding...
The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) will integrate special operations training into the standard career path of its personnel, aiming to enhance combat readiness and raise the bar for all troops. PMC Commandant Major General Vicente MAP Blanco III said the move aims to expand the skill set of all...
The death toll from the combined effects of tropical cyclones “Crising”, “Dante”, “Emong” and the southwest monsoon (habagat) has climbed to 38, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Sunday, Aug. 3. In a report, the NDRRMC said most of the...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confronted a Chinese research vessel that has been allegedly surveying the West Philippine Sea (WPS) for 22 days already. PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan ordered the deployment of an aircraft on Saturday, Aug. 2, to conduct a maritime domain awareness...
Braving censorship, storms, both literal and political, and the vastness of contested waters, the independent documentary “Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea” has finally found its way to Filipino audiences. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Baby Ruth Villarama, the film tells...
The Philippines and United States held a joint simulation exercise on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations (HADR) to improve their interoperability in transporting calamity aid to communities when a disaster strikes. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) dismissed a video released by China showing the towing of Philippine vessels near BRP Sierra Madre (LS57) in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). PCG spokesperson for WPS, Commodore Jay Tarriela said the video published online by Chinese...
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) closed eight branches of a consulting firm across the country on Friday, August 1, after it allegedly engaged in illegal recruitment of teachers and professionals in the hospitality industry, some of whom had paid up to half a million pesos just to be...
Lt. Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete, newly-installed commanding general of the Philippine Army (PA), bared his command guidance and strategic priorities during his first command conference at the Army headquarters in Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City on Friday, Aug. 1. Nafarrete issued his marching order...
For the very first time, India will join the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in a joint sail in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) this weekend just as China called the Philippines a “troublemaker” in the South China Sea for rallying up nations to supposedly gang up on them, an accusation...
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) expressed regret after the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) decided to postpone the final phase of the decommissioning of its combatants and firearms. In a statement released Thursday, July 31, OPAPRU Office for...
A list containing the names of five military generals was submitted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to President Marcos Jr. where he could pick the next Commanding General of the Philippine Army (PA). This was revealed by no less than AFP Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. on Wednesday,...
