Six in 10 Koreans are in favor of exempting from military service pop artists like BTS who have contributed to the promotion of national prestige. The discussion of BTS’ military service has been spotlighted again after members of the transition committee of South Korean President-elect Yoon...
K-pop idol group BTS member Jin said he is entrusting the issue of his military service to HYBE, which manages the group. Jin, 29, the oldest member of BTS, is the first in line in the group to enlist in the military and needs to enlist by December this year if no new law is passed, according to...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Armed Forces have “grown closer together” as they conclude the 37th iteration of the Balikatan Exercises at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Friday, April 8. (Courtesy of Armed Forces of the Philippines) Around 8,900 Filipino and...
MOSCOW, Russia -- The United States is consistently building up its military biological potential in various regions of the world, taking advantage of gaps in international law, the Russian military said Wednesday. Washington is creating biological laboratories in different countries and connecting...
A coalition of about 500 retired police officials, soldiers, and coastguards have issued a statement, backing the candidacy of presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Bongbong Marcos and running mate Duterte sign the manifesto of support issued by retired military and police...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) expressed confidence Wednesday, April 6, that communist insurgency will be greatly weakened, if not totally eradicated, before President Duterte‘s last day in office in June as more rebels continue to surrender to the military. (File photo / MANILA...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has received P3.95 million worth of financial assistance, ambulance bikes, Covid-19 vaccines and other equipment from the MVP Group of Companies in a ceremony held at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Monday, April 4. General Andres Centino, Chief of Staff...
General Andres Centino, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), has renewed the country’s commitment to work with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in ensuring the peace and security in the region. General Andres Centino, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of...
Military personnel and suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) figured in two separate armed encounters in Sumisip, Basilan on Saturday, April 2, which left casualties on both sides. Military personnel figure in an armed encounter with suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in...
The Philippine Army (PA) and the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) have enhanced their capabilities in responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats and improvised explosive devices (IED) during the ongoing Balikatan Exercises held in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija....
General Andres Centino, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), has cited the huge improvement of the Special Operations Command (SOCOM) in helping the military perform its task to serve the people and secure the nation. General Andres Centino (left), Chief of Staff of the...
The Philippine Army (PA) and Indonesian Army is planning to conduct a bilateral exercise in Jakarta, Indonesia in June to enhance their capabilities in counterinsurgency operations. The Philippine Army (PA) and Indonesian Army wrap up a four-day site inspection and conference planning activity for...
