The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said any decision to update the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) rests with policy makers in Manila and Washington as the two allies confront growing security challenges in the region. AFP spokesperson retired admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said the 75-year-old...
Stressing that the arrangement does not restrict Philippine sovereign rights or jurisdiction in the West Philippine Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday, Aug. 11, defended the Provisional Understanding on Rotation and Resupply (RORE) missions to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday, Aug. 11, urged China to exercise greater care in its maritime operations in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) following Beijing’s confirmation that two of its coast guard personnel died in a collision of its own vessels while chasing a Philippine...
Senator Risa Hontiveros is now pushing for a Senate inquiry into the supposed “provisional understanding” between the Philippine government and China regarding resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal. Hontiveros, in filing Senate Resolution No. 589, said there is a need for the public to know about...
The United States (US) on Monday, Aug. 10, asked its allies and partners in Asia to invest more heavily in their own defense as Washington expands its military posture in the Indo-Pacific region, saying stronger allies would make the US alliance network more sustainable and deterrence against...
It seems Alas Pilipinas is in good hands under coach Taka Minowa following its historic silver medal finish at the expense of Indonesia, 25-13, 23-25, 25-19, 33-31 , in the 2026 SEA V Cup Leg 2 last Sunday, Aug. 9. But for the newly-minted Alas mentor, it was the hard work of each squad member,...
Yemen 's Houthis said they attacked an oil facility on Sunday in southwestern Saudi Arabia, the latest attack by the Iranian-backed rebels on the kingdom. They also attacked a crucial port on the Red Sea, further escalating the conflict over strategic waterways. Meanwhile, Iran has made new...
The Alas Pilipinas women’s team displayed nerves of steel and came through with the big hits to outlast Indonesia in four sets, 25-13, 23-25, 25-19, 33-31, and claim the national crew’s first-ever silver medal finish in the 2026 SEA V Cup Leg 2 on Sunday, Aug. 9, in Thailand. The Filipinas...
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Saturday, Aug. 8, rejected China’s demand for the Philippines to abandon its position on Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal), saying it would continue to exercise its sovereignty over the disputed maritime feature. DND spokesperson Asst....
Alas Pilipinas finally ended its seven-year long losing streak to Vietnam since 2019 after carving out a 22-25, 25-23, 25-21, 25-22 victory to barge into the win column of the 2026 Women’s SEA V. Cup at the Chiang Mai Sports Complex Saturday, Aug. 8. Entering the game with a 0-4 tally, the...
Six Filipino seafarers have returned to Manila after enduring weeks aboard a crippled oil carrier targeted by aerial explosives in the Black Sea, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Saturday, Aug. 8. The six seafarers arrived in Manila on Friday, Aug. 7, after safely disembarking from...
Alas Pilipinas found Thailand’s defense too tough to break and dropped a 19-25, 17-25, 19-25 loss to remain as the only winless team in the 2026 Women’s SEA V. Cup at the Chiang Mai Sports Complex Friday, Aug. 7. Eager to secure their first-ever victory in Leg 2, the Nationals couldn’t solve...
