As China continues its aggression against the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the proposed joint maritime patrol between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in the South China Sea (SCS) might no longer push through. Armed Forces of the...
The planned joint patrol operation between the Philippines and United States in the South China Sea (SCS) could be integrated in the “Balikatan” exercise, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Monday, August 21. Military personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United...
The Philippine Navy (PN) welcomed to its fleet on Friday, May 26, its two brand new Acero-class patrol gunboats from Israel. (President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (front, left) is joined by Philippine Navy chief Vice Adm. Toribio Adaci Jr. as he graces the 125th founding anniversary of the Philippine Navy...
The Philippine Navy (PN) will christen two of its brand new patrol gunboats in Fort San Felipe, Cavite City on Monday, May 8. (Photo: Philippine Navy Modernization Office) The two fast attack interdiction craft-missile (FAIC-M), which were manufactured by Israel Shipyards Ltd., will be named BRP...
CAMP DANGWA, Benguet – The Abra Police Provincial Office has been conferred the institutionalized status for their effective implementation of the PNP Peace and Order Agenda for Transformation and Upholding the Rule of Law (PATROL) Plan 2030. The Abra PPO received a certificate and a Silver Eagle...
BUTUAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-13 deployed bicycle-riding police officers on Maundy Thursday to have a safe and secure observance of the Holy Week in the Caraga region. PRO-13 chief Police Brig. Gen. Pablo G. Labra II launched “Bisikleta Iglesia” based on the directive of PNP chief...
An expert from a Japanese think tank has stressed the need for a trilateral defense mechanism among Japan, the Philippines and the US amid China's continuous aggression in the South China Sea, particularly in the West Philippine Sea. Miyake Kunihiko, director of Japan-based think tank The Canon...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) disclosed on Thursday the possibility of including other countries in the Philippine-United States joint patrol in the West Philippine Sea. This came as Ma. Teresita Daza, DFA spokesperson, also confirmed that the Philippine government is already in the...
A ranking congressman is asking the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to hasten its discussions with ally-countries like the United States (US) and Japan in connection with the proposed joint maritime patrols in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (Facebook)...
The Philippines must take advantage of its allies in terms of conducting joint maritime operations, considering its limited resources in strengthening its capacity against possible attacks. This was what Retired Rear Admiral Rommel Jude Ong, a maritime security expert, believed in as he noted that...
CAMP DANGWA, Benguet – Police visibility has been enhanced and the peace and order situation in the Cordillera region is expected to improve with the addition of 46 brand new patrol vehicles to the fleet of the Police Regional Office-Cordillera. Col. Freddie Lazona, chief of the Regional...
Two brand new fast attack interdiction craft-missile (FAIC-M) of the Philippine Navy (PN) were formally commissioned into service on Monday, Nov. 28. (L-R) BRP Lolinato To-Ong (PG-902) and BRP Nestor Acero (PG-901) are christened at the headquarters of the Philippine Navy in Manila on Nov. 28,...
