The Philippines called for stronger regional cooperation on disaster response as it led a key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meeting that, for the first time, included representatives from the health sector. Department of National Defense (DND) Assistant Secretary for International...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The United States began a large military exercise with South Korea involving thousands of troops Monday while also waging an escalating war in the Middle East. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff has said about 18,000 Korean troops will take part in Freedom Shield,...
Reserve forces from Pangasinan and Ilocos Sur took a frontline role in the Philippine Army’s (PA) ongoing Combined Arms Training Exercise (CATEX) “KATIHAN” as they reinforced soldiers in a demonstration of seamless integration and operational readiness at various training areas across...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Wednesday, Jan. 14, that it is prepared to support the crafting of a new modernization law as the current AFP Modernization Act is set to expire in 2027 amid rising regional security concerns and renewed focus on national sovereignty. AFP Deputy...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday, Jan. 12, revealed that it is looking into possible outside or political influence behind a social media post by a Philippine Army (PA) officer who withdrew his support from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth...
A Philippine Army (PA) officer was stripped of his duties after allegedly posting a statement online where he withdrew personal support from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., military officials confirmed on Friday, Jan. 9. Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, PA commanding general, placed Colonel Audie A....
The military partnership between the Philippines and the United States remains “ironclad” despite questions raised by some sectors about Washington’s recent actions in Venezuela and their possible implications in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), on Tuesday, Jan. 6, reminded former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson that his allegations of corruption within the military organization should be resolved through legal channels and civilian institutions, not the military. AFP spokesperson...
TOKYO (AP) — U.S. strategic bombers joined a fleet of Japanese fighter jets in a joint military exercise meant to demonstrate their military cooperation around Japan 's airspace, defense officials said Thursday, as tensions with China escalate. The exercise showcasing joint Japanese-U.S....
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) brought its training system a step closer to international standards with the opening of its first two-in-one Full Motion Flight Simulator (FMFS) and dedicated training facility at Brigadier General Benito N. Ebuen Air Base in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on Wednesday, Dec....
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday, Dec. 10, stressed the growing strategic role of its reserve force amid evolving security challenges. Col. Xerxes Trinidad, AFP public affaits office chief, underscored the value of the reserve force not just as a support component but as a...
The military said Monday, Dec. 8, that it was pursuing the remaining members of the Dawlah Islamiyah–Hassan Group (DI-HG) following the death of its most senior leader and top bomb expert in an operation in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur on Sunday, Dec. 7. Ustads Mohammad Usman Solaiman,...
