The Senate will continue implementing heightened security measures especially in preparation for the special session called for by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Acting Senate President and President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian announced this in light...
Any marine research activity near Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) could have military implications, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Tuesday, June 16, as it continues to monitor a Chinese floating platform spotted in the area. AFP public affairs chief Col....
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Sunday, June 14 that whoever is behind the possible destabilization plot involving the 18 former soldiers cannot undermine the professionalism in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP). Lacson noted that they...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday, June 14, said the delayed confirmation of five generals has begun affecting the military 's organizational structure and readiness, as the appointments remain pending amid the ongoing leadership dispute in the Senate. AFP spokesperson Col....
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday, June 13, expressed support for Department pf National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. following China 's decision to impose sanctions on him and his immediate family members. In a statement...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) urged Filipinos to protect national sovereignty and help build a culture of “positive peace” amid continuing national challenges as the nation celebrated the 128th...
A coordinated surveillance effort by Philippine government agencies enabled authorities to detect and track a Chinese “movable floating platform” inside Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea, revealing a series of developments that have been under daily...
The Philippines’ cybersecurity market, valued at USD 261.5 million in 2025, is on track to nearly triple by 2032 as the country continues expanding its digital economy across banking, healthcare, government services, and critical infrastructure. However, with such rapid growth comes an equally...
National and local response clusters mobilized thousands of personnel, aircraft, and sea vessels to intensify search, rescue, and retrieval (SRR) operations and relief distribution in Mindanao following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Maasim, Sarangani, which has so far killed 45 people and...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it has not monitored any threat from within its ranks despite reports of possible destabilization efforts and mounting calls for the military to take a stand on political issues ahead of the country’s celebration of Independence Day. AFP Chief of...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is closely monitoring a mysterious platform spotted inside the lagoon of Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) amid concerns that it could become a more permanent structure in the disputed shoal. AFP Chief Gen....
Detained Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday, June 9 expressed alarm over the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) discovery of a moving structure inside the lagoon of Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, saying it is a matter of serious concern and warrants...
