PCG vessel BRP Malapascua sails off Ilocos Norte on Nov. 11, 2023 as part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Exercise (AJEX) DAGIT-PA. (Photo by AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) carried out a field training exercise (FTX) with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to...
Progressive groups condemned the Philippine government in its negotiations with Japan to establish the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the two countries which gives the Japanese troops permission to join war games in the Philippines together with the US and Australia. Photo credit to...
The Philippines now needs to bolster its external defense, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Speaking at the 67th founding anniversary Naval Special Operations Command (NAVSOCOM) on Monday, Nov. 6, Marcos exhorted the Department of National Defense...
Following the peaceful conduct of the Baranggay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Oct. 30, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is now gearing up for an upcoming special poll in Negros Oriental in December to fill up the post vacated by expelled representative Arnolfo Teves Jr. Lt....
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. / Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel (File photo) There is no need for a loyalty check among the troops of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as they remain committed to their duty to protect the Filipino people and secure the nation despite...
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio (left), House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) The proposed Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between Japan and the Philippines--bascially the two nations' version of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA)--won't...
AFP public affairs office chief Col. Xerxes Trinidad (Photo: Trinidad) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed Japan's provision of P235.50 million in grant which will enable the military to acquire coastal radars. The arrangement for the grant, to be provided through the Official...
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. administers the oath of office of newly-promoted generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Oct. 27, 2023.(RTVM Screenshot) The military has not monitored any credible threat in the country's security amid a reported...
Happy driving days will continue for Filipino consumers next week as oil prices will continue to track downtrend at the domestic pumps, according to the calculation of the oil companies. Based on the estimates of the industry players, the price of diesel in particular will have a heftier rollback...
The Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City serves as a resting place of Filipino heroes, both sung and unsung, for their exemplary services rendered to the country. (Photo by Armed Forces of the Philippines) Tens of thousands of visitors trooped to Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes'...
The observance of the All Saint's Day and All Soul's Day on Nov. 1 and 2 is not only a time to remember dearly departed loved ones but also to reignite one's passion in serving the living. General Romeo Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), said this on Tuesday,...
The conduct of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) went "very peaceful" in Visayas, including in Negros Oriental which was placed under Commission on Elections (Comelec) control due to a history of violence, the military said on Monday, Oct. 30. Lt. Gen. Benedict Arevalo, commander...
