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...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution asking the Senate to examine the implementation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program which he noted is seemingly moving at a slow pace. Estrada, in filing Senate Resolution No. 161, said there is a necessity for...
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...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—Malacañang has told Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte to refrain from undermining the plans of President Duterte for the country 's defense modernization. "So unang una po, huwag niya pong i-undermine yung balak ng Pangulo na palakasin ang pwersa ng Armed Forces at...
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 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...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte questioned the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ plans to use United States missiles reportedly capable of reaching China, warning that such initiatives could put Filipino lives at risk. In a statement on Saturday, Oct. 25, Duterte criticized AFP chief...
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)...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. directed the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) leadership to establish arrangements that would allow a limited number of PMA cadets to be commissioned as Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday, Oct. 24, vowed to protect the Constitution amid recent calls from some groups urging the military to intervene in political affairs amid alleged corruption issues hounding the country’s infrastructure projects. AFP Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr....
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) accused the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on Tuesday, Oct. 21, of orchestrating a disinformation campaign or malign influence operation aimed at agitating retired military and uniformed personnel (MUP) amid discussions on the possible suspension of pensions...
