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...
Top photo shows Gen. Charles Q. Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a change of command ceremony at the Indo-Pacific Command headquarters in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on May 3, 2024. Bottom photo shows Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. during the...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Lt. Gen. Jaime S. de los Santos Patriotism can build a strong nation. On July 3, 2024, the newly elected members of the Board of Trustees of the Veterans of World War II took their oath of office, administered by PVB Chairman Roberto de Ocampo. This organization,...
AGREEMENT SIGNED — Japan Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro sign the Philippines-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) in Malacañan on July 8, 2024. Witnessing the signing are Japan Defense Minister Kihira Minoru, President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.,...
(Photo: PCG) (Updated) China has again tried to intercept a medical evacuation of a Philippine Navy (PN) personnel near Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), it was revealed on Tuesday, July 9. Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for WPS, said...
Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla speaks during a press conference at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on July 9, 2024. (Photo: Martin Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is hoping to establish a military exercise with the...