Chinese coast guard, navy, and maritime militia vessels flocked Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Philippine Navy (PN) disclosed on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The week-long monitoring of the PN from Sept. 10 to 16 revealed that there were 157 Chinese vessels in the WPS, which is...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla speaks during a press conference in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Sept. 10, 2024. (Photo by Martin A. Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN) (Updated) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Tuesday, Sept. 10,...
The Commission on Appointments (CA) has approved in a plenary session the ad interim appointments and nominations of 32 generals/flag officers and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The CA's Committee on National Defense approved the promotion of the following generals...
The Philippines is more focused on deterring armed attack rather than considering it amid the series of China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). A rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) reaches the starboard side of BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal to deliver fresh supplies for Filipino...
AFP) Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel said the modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will receive a record-high P50 billion in funding under the proposed P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025. “The sum of...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Sunday, August 11 renewed his call for the Chinese government to immediately stop its aggression against the Philippines. Estrada made the appeal after the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) accused China’s air force of...
(Front to back) The BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS16), HMCS Montreal (FFH336), and USS Lake Erie (CG70) with BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) on the lead (not in photo) sail in formation during the multilateral maritime cooperative activity by the Australia, Canada, Philippines, and United States in the West...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada stressed the crucial role of military officials and defense scholarsPhilippines’ defense against growing cyberattacks and misinformation campaigns on the West Philippine Sea (WPS). (Office of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada) He said this in a speech...
The Philippines and the United States are considering having more frequent communication amid continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea. ​This developed as officials from both sides sat down to discuss developments in the waters and agreed to strengthen the alliance as their response....
China Coast Guard (CCG) ship "5901", nicknamed "The Monster" as it is regarded as the biggest coast guard ship in the world, is seen anchored near Escoda (Sabina) Shoal on July 17, 2024. (Photo by Philippine Coast Guard) By MARTIN A. SADONGDONG Despite the conduct of a bilateral consultation...
President Marcos Jr. (middle) leads the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) mid-year command conference in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on July 4, 2024. With him are (L-R) Special Assistant to the President Antonio Lagdameo, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Department of National Defense (DND)...
The Philippine Coast Guard welcomes 128 new volunteers of PCG Auxiliary in Calatagan, Batangas on March 1, 2021. (Photo: PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will no longer accept Chinese volunteers into its auxiliary force, a spokesperson said on Saturday, July 6. This developed as the Armed...
