Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday, July 31 welcomed the United States government’s groundbreaking decision to allocate an additional $500-million in military financing to the Philippines. Escudero said this substantial investment aimed at modernizing the Armed...
Vice President Sara Duterte has a rallying call to her supporters: protect her family—mother, husband, and four children—against attacks in-person and online. Vice President Sara Duterte Duterte said this in a statement released on Tuesday, July 30, to thank Senators Ronald Dela...
BRP Sierra Madre (File photo: Armed Forces of the Philippines) Nine Chinese vessels were monitored by Philippine authorities during the July 27 rotation and resupply (RORE) mission to BRP Sierra Madre outpost in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, the National Security Council (NSC) said on Sunday, July...
Philippine Army (PA) personnel wade through waist-deep flood to rescue trapped residents in the aftermath of Typhoon "Carina" in Brgy. Gitnang Bayan, San Mateo, Rizal on July 25, 2024. (Photo: PA) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is leading the way in clearing mud, garbage, and other...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel evacuate residents affected by flooding in Sitio Pandan, Barangay Claudio Salgado, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro on July 22, 2024 due to the combined effects of typhoon "Carina" and the southwest monsoon (habagat). (Photo: PCG) (Updated) Search and rescue...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (File photo by Noel Pabalate / MANILA BULLETIN) (Updated) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) expressed gratitude to President Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, July 23, for recognizing its efforts in ensuring the safety of the country and people during his third State of...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday, July 22, said the Senate will remain steadfast and unyielding in defending the country’s sovereignty. (Contributed Photo) Escudero made the promise in his speech during the opening of the 19 th Congress’ Third Regular Session...
A China Coast Guard (CCG) personnel is caught on camera while brandishing a pickaxe in front of an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldier during a resupply mission at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal on June 17, 2024. (Courtesy of AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) recognized...
Members of Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) Joint Task Force-NCR stand in formation during a send-off ceremony at Camp Karingal in Quezon City on July 19, 2024. They are part of the security force tasked to ensure the peaceful and orderly conduct of President Marcos Jr.'s third State of the...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. holds a video teleconference with Australian Defence Force (ADF) led by its newly installed chief, Admiral David Johnston, on July 18, 2024. (Photo: AFP) The Philippines and Australia renewed their commitment to maintaining their...
Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (middle) delivers a speech at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on July 16, 2024 while (L-R) General Charles Q. Brown, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) of the United States (US), and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief...
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...
