The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has expressed its "deep worries" over reports that members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) distributed "red-tagging pamphlets" to students during a recent seminar held at Taytay Senior High School in Rizal. The pamphlets seemed to point out...
Yuhang Liu (Contributed photo) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Friday, May 31, that it has conducted an investigation after a Chinese man arrested by the police in Makati City yielded communications equipment linked to possible hacking. Personnel of the Philippine National Police’s...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Lt. Gen. Jaime S. de los Santos For the past two years, I have had the distinct honor of participating in the transformation and development of cadets at the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) as chairman of the advisory board. The board plays a crucial role,...
Senator Francis Tolentino has filed a resolution to investigate, in aid of legislation, the alleged unauthorized wiretapping of the Chinese Embassy in Manila on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Command (WESCOM). In a press conference on Wednesday, May 15, Tolentino said the...
President Marcos urged the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to remain faithful to their sworn duties as he reminded them that the stars conferred upon them are reminders of their heavier responsibility to the country and the people. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr....
President Marcos has told newly-promoted generals and flag officers to be mindful of the responsibilities that come with their promotion, especially at a time of "complex security challenges." (RTVM Screenshot) Speaking at the oath-taking ceremony of the promoted generals and flag officers of the...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, May 8, said the supposed evidence of a “new model” on the West Philippine Sea agreed upon by the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) Western Command (Wescom) should be released immediately by the alleged diplomatic source. Hontiveros pointed...
The Philippine military had supposedly entered early this year into an agreement with China over the South China Sea, the Chinese embassy in Manila claimed Saturday, May 4. The embassy said that Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Command agreed to a "new model" on the management of...
Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla expressed his belief that there is no better model when it comes to responsible gun ownership than him, citing his 3-year incarceration for illegal possession of firearms. (Photo from the Facebook page of Senator Robinhood Padilla) "Siguro pagkatapos ng...
President Marcos is confident that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) can ensure a safe and honest conduct of elections in the Bangsamoro Region next year. Marcos expressed this as he highlighted during his "talk to the troops" at the 6th infantry division (ID) in Camp Siongco, Datu Odin...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, April 23 filed a resolution asking the Senate to investigate the entry of foreigners in the Philippines using falsified documents to pose as Filipinos. Hontiveros filed Senate Resolution No. 1001 following the reported influx of some 4,600 Chinese students in a...
Sen. Robinhood Padilla vowed to make noise in pushing for the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), especially the Philippine Navy, so they can better defend our territory. Padilla mentioned this after visiting Senate employees undergoing the Basic Citizen Military Course...
