More than 200,000 individuals were affected by the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that hit Abra and other areas in Northern Luzon this week, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Saturday, July 30. A day after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Northern Luzon, troops from...
The independent foreign policy of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., which included the country’s position on the maritime dispute in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), drew applause and standing ovation from the attendees of his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July...
The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) expressed support to the proposed legislations of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. which would affect the security sector. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Bongbong Marcos...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will deliver his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 15, and among the things that he is expected to discuss is the push for the mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) among the youth. President Ferdinand "Bongbong"...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla on Tuesday July 19 branded as ‘’baseless’’ a United States House of Representatives measure blocking aid to the Philippine National Police (PNP) because of supposed human rights violations. Padilla said he has personally witnessed how the PNP and the...
A new barracks for female members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will be constructed inside the military’s General Headquarters at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, the Department of Public Works and Highways announced ton Tuesday, July 19. DPWH National Capital Regional Director Nomer...
The Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army – National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) should altogether give up their rebellion and work with the government towards sustaining a just and lasting peace. Col. Medel Aguilar, acting spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the...
Japan’s Parliamentary Vice Minister of Defense Iwamoto Tsuyohito visited the country and paid a courtesy call on top defense and military officials as both countries look to establish stronger cooperation in the field of security. Parliamentary Vice Minister of Defense of Japan Vice Minister...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go renewed his push for his measure that would provide free legal assistance to all uniformed personnel, giving them necessary support when they face charges from incidents related to their official duties. Go pointed out that military personnel and policemen continue...
A team composed of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel seized an estimated P1.5 billion worth of various smuggled goods, fake luxury items, and cigarette-manufacturing materials from a warehouse located in Valenzuela City, authorities revealed Friday,...
BAGUIO CITY (PNA) – The head of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) urged its 350 new cadets to stay positive throughout their training at the school during the traditional reception rites and oathtaking ceremony here Saturday, July 9. “Use your positive mental attitude to conquer the...
The mentor-student tandem of Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez and presidential son, Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos is seeking the institutionalization of free legal assistance to military and uniformed personnel (MUPs) who have pending cases involving service-related...
