The Philippine Army (PA) and the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) will conduct a coordinated deep attack exercise in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija on June 30. The live fire exercise for Operation Lightning Strike will be highlighted by the firing of two High Mobility Artillery Rocket System...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) will commemorate its 78th founding anniversary on July 1, featuring a live capability demonstration which is expected to be attended by President Marcos Jr. PAF Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura said the theme for this year’s celebration is “Focus PAF...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) welcomed back the multi-role response vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV‑9701) on Wednesday, June 25, after she participated in a trilateral exercise in Kagoshima, Japan. Rear Admiral Hostillo Arturo Cornelio, PCG deputy commandant for administration, led the...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is behind its Chinese counterpart by up to 20 years, according to PAF chief Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura, and to catch up, it is aggressively pursuing the acquisition of multi-role fighters (MRFs) and other air assets. Cordura said the MRFs will complete the PAF’s...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) committed on Tuesday, June 24, its air assets for the possible repatriation of distressed overseas Filipinos amid the escalating tension between Israel and Iran. PAF Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura ordered the fleet’s C-295 and C-130 transport aircraft...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) declared its readiness to assist in the repatriation of overseas Filipinos caught in the worsening conflict between Israel and Iran. AFP spokesperson Colonel Francel Margareth Padilla said the military can provide rescue personnel and assets to ensure the...
A wave of global acts and local talents took over the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena as it celebrated numerous milestones and various forms of art in the venue. Home to premier live acts, the venue has become a top-of-mind space where the world-class stage becomes a sanctuary for the arts. Amongst...
Two destroyers of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) anchored in Port Area, Manila on Saturday, June 21, for a three-day port visit, signaling the deepening ties between the naval forces of the two countries following the ratification of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA). As this...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said it is still pursuing the acquisition of multi-role fighter (MRF) aircraft, despite having already procured new FA-50 fighter jets earlier this month. PAF spokesperson Colonel Ma. Consuelo Castillo said the proposed MRF acquisition, which falls under the...
G-Force, the dance group founded by celebrity choreographer Georcelle “Teacher Georcelle” Dapat-Sy, celebrated its 20th anniversary this month. The highlight of their celebration was the “G-Force Project 2025” concert, recently held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Hundreds of performers...
The delivery of 12 new FA-50 fighter aircraft acquired by the Philippine Air Force (PAF) will be completed by 2030, the Department of National Defense (DND) disclosed on Saturday, June 14. DND spokesperson Asst. Sec. Arsenio Andolong confirmed the acquisition of 12 FA-50 Block 70 light combat...
While the Philippines’ exit from the European Union’s (EU) high-risk jurisdictions list is expected to ease the country’s access to the EU financial system, debt watcher Moody’s still urged continued vigilance in sectors such as online gaming and cryptocurrency to ensure it does not return...
