Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa said that the government should think one step ahead and investigate the reported increase in the number of Chinese students who have enrolled in Cagayan. "Dapat advance yung pag-iisip natin. Dapat tayo'y magdududa talaga. Dapat one step ahead tayo (We should think...
Senator Jinggoy Estrada has filed a resolution seeking to investigate the March 17 ambush on four Army soldiers in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao del Sur in an effort to assess the peace and security situation in the southern part of the country. “Despite immense government resources being put...
Davao del Norte 1st district Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez speaking during a political rally in Tagum City, Davao del Norte (Rep. Alvarez's Facebook page) Several lawmakers from Mindanao have said that it was “very irresponsible” of Davao del...
Davao del Norte 1st district Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez and Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales Jr. (Facebok, PPAB) Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. says Davao del Norte 1st district Rep. Pantaleon...
Senator Robinhood Padilla believes that saving lives should be prioritized in the training of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reservists. Padilla stressed this on Monday, April 15, during the Basic Citizen Military Course at the Senate, where actor Enrico Raphael "Rocco" Nacino was the...
Like our ancestors, Filipinos today should stand by the country against oppression amid unacceptable threats. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) President Marcos made the statement during the 82nd commemoration of the Araw ng Kagitingan on Tuesday, April 9, where he labeled...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri, is now a reserve officer of the Philippine Army, donning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in a simple ceremony in Camp Aguinaldo on Monday, April, 8. and expressing readiness to fight for the country. CAMP AGUINALDO, QUEZON CITY—“Any good patriot,...
The Commission on Appointments’ (CA) Committee on National Defense on Tuesday, March 12 deferred the appointment of Brig. Gen. Ranulfo Sevilla after his estranged wife opposed his ad interim appointment. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri affirmed the CA’s decision on...
(Front to back) BRP Gregorio del Pilar, BRP Jose Rizal, and USS Gabriel Gaffords (LCS-10) conduct tactical maneuvers in the West Philippine Sea on Nov. 23, 2023 as part of the Philippines-United Staes Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA). (Photo by Armed Forces of the Philippines) In the coming...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has floated the idea of subjecting military personnel in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), specifically the auxiliary members of the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU), to a training on rules of engagement. Dela Rosa, former Philippine...
The Philippines now needs to bolster its external defense, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Speaking at the 67th founding anniversary Naval Special Operations Command (NAVSOCOM) on Monday, Nov. 6, Marcos exhorted the Department of National Defense...
President Marcos has vowed to transform the Armed Force of the Philippines (AFP) as a "world-class" force. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos made the statement during the traditional dinner for the AFP Council of Sergeants Major at the Malacañan Palace on...