Government troops killed two alleged New People 's Army (NPA) fighters and captured another one during an armed encounter in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro on Wednesday, July 29, the Philippine Army (PA) said. The clash broke out after soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Division’s (2ID) 203rd Infantry...
Chinese ships continued operating near Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal a week after two Philippine Navy (PN) personnel were injured during a violent confrontation, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said a total of 26 Chinese vessels were...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the European Union 's (EU) €15 million security assistance will deepen the country 's maritime capabilities by improving its awareness of activities at sea while supporting its goal of building a stronger and more self-reliant military. AFP...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday, July 28, insisted it will retain its designated commander at the Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base (CERAB) in Tarlac despite the Capas municipal council declaring her persona non grata and seeking her relief from command. PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Christina...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday, July 28, said President Marcos ' fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) reinforced mandate to defend the country 's sovereignty and sovereign rights, particularly in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), while continuing to uphold the...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's recognition of coast guard personnel during his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27, strengthened the organization 's resolve to continue defending the country 's interests in the West...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said he hopes the current administration will leave behind “irreversible” reforms that will enable the country to sustain its defense buildup even after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. steps down from office. Speaking ahead of...
The Department of National Defense (DND) is eyeing the recruitment of more professionals with an intense background on artificial intelligence, cyber operations and other emerging technologies which it said are essential to modernizing and expanding the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). DND...
President Marcos continues to trust the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) despite reports that some active personnel were identified as persons of interests in an alleged assassination plot against him, Malacañang said. The President will also not conduct any loyalty check following the...
Malacañang said there is no need for a military loyalty check despite testimony linking active soldiers to an alleged plot to assassinate President Marcos. The Palace said President Marcos continues to trust the Armed Forces of the Philippines while leaving security matters to military leadership....
Newly installed Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete faced his first major security test on Wednesday, July 22, after two Philippine Navy (PN) sailors were injured during a confrontation with the China Coast Guard (CCG) at Ayungin Shoal, prompting a medical...
In installing a new chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), President Marcos stressed that while the country seeks cooperation and extends friendship to its counterparts, it will never abandon its national dignity. In his speech during the AFP change of command to Lt. Gen....
