An alleged Chinese spy, who is believed conducting surveillance operations on military camps and other vital installations in the Philippines, has been arrested along with his suspected Filipino cohorts. During a joint press conference conducted by the Department of Justice (DOJ), the National...
GUEST COLUMNIST As the 2025 political landscape unfolds, the Philippines stands at the precipice of potential instability. A brewing political crisis, spurred by issues of corruption and the contentious passage of the 2025 National Budget, is steadily gaining traction. Various groups—former...
AFP Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. speaks during the activation of the National Election Monitoring Center (NEMC) in Camp Crame, Quezon City on Jan. 9, 2025. (Photo: AFP) If Filipinos want to help solve the various societal issues faced by the country, then the first thing to do is to elect...
(File photo) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will deploy thousands of their personnel to secure the Feast of Jesus Nazareno on Thursday, January 9, particularly during the highly-anticipated ‘Traslacion’ or the procession of the revered image of Jesus...
DND Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (sixth from right) and AFP chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. (middle) lead the DND-AFP joint New Year's Call at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Jan. 3, 2025 to realign their goals for this year. The event was attended by officials from the DND and General Headquarters...
(US Army) Bayan Muna criticized the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) over its plans to acquire the United States’ (US) Typhon missile system, and claimed that this would put a heavy strain on an already debt-saddled national budget. In a...
President Marcos assured the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) that his administration is bent on making the country's military at par with the world's finest armed forces. In his speech during the 89th founding anniversary of the AFP, Marcos said his administration is committed to ensuring...
AFP chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. delivers a speech during the 89th founding anniversary of the AFP at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Dec. 20, 2024. (Photo: AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it has fulfilled its mandate of protecting the people and securing the land with...
(Mark Balmores / MANILA BULLETIN) House Minority Leader 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino "Nonoy” Libanan says the country’s soldiers can expect an allocation of P17 billion to cover their P10,500 monthly subsistence allowance under the 2025...
The Senate on Monday, December 16, concurred with the ratification of the agreement between the Philippines and Japan concerning the facilitation of reciprocal access and cooperation between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Self-Defense Forces of Japan. Senate Resolution No. 1248,...
GUEST COLUMNIST As the world prepares for the festive season, celebrating with family and loved ones, Filipino soldiers stationed in far-flung areas quietly stand sentinel, ensuring our safety and security. While most of us revel in the joy of Christmas traditions, these guardians of peace endure a...
President Marcos has renewed his vow to modernize the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), starting with investing in talents, specialists, and leaders who will bridge the gap between tradition and innovation. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos said this as he...
