More than 200 Chinese vessels were spotted around Panganiban (Mischief) Reef, a low-tide elevation in the Spratly Islands, the Philippine Navy (PN) said on Tuesday, Jan. 30. The presence of Chinese vessels in Panganiban Reef, located 250 kilomteres from Palawan, poses a challenge for the Armed...
Balikatan Exercise (File photo by MANILA BULLETIN) The 39th iteration of the "Balikatan" (shoulder-to-shoulder) Exercise between the Philippines and United States militaries will be even "bigger" than last year, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). AFP spokesperson Col. Francel...
AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla (MANILA BULLETIN) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) does not want to entertain any calls that would make the organization partisan, a military spokesperson said on Tuesday, Jan. 30. This, as former president Rodrigo Duterte urged the AFP over...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) performs water drops using a bambi bucket onboard a Super Huey helicopter to suppress a wildfire in Brgy. Dalupirip, Itogon, Benguet on Jan. 29, 2024. (Photo by PAF) The Philippine Air Force (PAF) deployed personnel equipped with firefighting skills to suppress a...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos wave as they are escorted by personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Jan. 29, 2024. The Chief Executive is headed to Vietnam for a two-day official working visit. (Photo by...
AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla (DPC pool) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reminded the China Coast Guard (CCG) that it does not need any permission just to get to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and perform a resupply mission for the troops...
Personnel of the 103rd Infantry Brigade, 1st Infantry Division conduct an accounting of seized weapons from a group of Dawlah Islamiyah militants during a series of counter-terrorism operations in Piagapo, Lanao del Sur from Jan. 25 to 26, 2024. (Photo courtesy of 1st Infantry Division) Government...
More than a month since the deadly bomb attack at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City, justice has finally been served as nine alleged Dawlah Islamiyah (DI) - Maute Group (MG) fighters including those tagged in the explosion have been killed in a series of counter-terrorism operation...
The United States government has partnered with the Philippine military and the provincial government of Cagayan in hosting a workshop that would enhance the town of Amulung’s capabilities and collaboration of civilian and military first responders during calamities. The Cagayan Disaster Response...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will engage in more activities with its military allies this year in the West Philippine Sea and other parts of the country in order to further improve defense partnerships and interoperability, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said. Teodoro said...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is now embarking on a new defense concept that seeks to ensure security in the exploration of natural resources within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said. Teodoro said the new defense concept, which he...
The construction of two landing type warship that were ordered by the Philippine Navy from Indonesian ship manufacturer has started following a the keel laying and first steel cutting ceremonies in Surabaya City. Navy spokesperson Capt. Benjo Negranza explained that the ceremonies, witnessed by...
