Bayan Muna Party-list on Wednesday, April 30, told National Security Council (NSC) assistant director general Jonathan Malaya to stop lecturing them about patriotism following the militant group's criticism of the government's purchase of a BrahMos cruise missile system. The group's former...
The Typhon mid-range capability (MRC) arrives in Northern Luzon on April 7, 2024 for the Salaknib Exercise between the Philippine Army and United States Army Pacific. (Photo: USARPAC) The Philippine government called out China anew for its continued criticisms of the Typhon mid-range capability...
National Security Council (NSC) Asst. Director General Jonathan Malaya (File photo) The Makabayan bloc’s endorsement of an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte is nothing but “political opportunism”, the National Security Council (NSC) said. In a press conference Friday,...
The government has launched a probe into the reported influx of Chinese college students enrolled in a local private school in Cagayan to determine if their presence poses a security threat. National Security Council (NSC) Assistant Director Jonathan Malaya said they are also looking into whether...
National Security Council (NSC) Asst. Director General Jonathan Malaya answers media queries during a briefing in Manila on April 15, 2024. He is accompanied by (L-R) Runrio Inc. founder Rio Dela Cruz and Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela. (Courtesy...
While the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) is open for reform, it would not be proper to abolish it now. United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur Irene Khan meets key officials of the National Security Council (NSC), the National Task Force to End Local Communist...
NTF-WPS spokesperson Jonathan Malaya (Screenshot courtesy of PTV livestream) Chinese maritime forces have departed Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, the National Task Force for West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) confirmed on Monday, Dec. 18, as it dispelled rumors that the foreign boats and ships were...
After the removal of a floating barrier installed by Chinese vessels in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) near Zambales, the Philippine government clarified that it was not stirring trouble in the South China Sea (SCS). National Task Force for West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS)...
A prohibition on the use of video-sharing application “Tiktok” among personnel in the security sector is being considered by the National Security Council (NSC). At a news forum in Quezon City on Saturday, Sept. 9, NSC Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya said the move is part of their...
An official from the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) stressed that China has no authority to conduct law enforcement operations within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). National Security Council (NSC) Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya National...
Authorities from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) were contacting their counterparts from China when Chinese coast guard, navy, and maritime militia vessels performed dangerous maneuvers and fired water cannon at Philippine vessels near Ayungin (Second Thoms) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea...
Contrary to China’s claims, the Philippines has not committed to remove BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal as it serves as the country’s military outpost for Filipino troops in the area that is now becoming the latest flashpoint between Manila and Beijing. Soldiers onboard BRP...
