The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday, April 17, confirmed that the remains of Filipina national Lucille Jean Gersovich, who was killed in a missile attack in Haifa, Israel, have been repatriated to the Philippines. In a statement, the DFA said the remains of the late Gersovich arrived...
President Marcos conveyed his condolences to the family of a Filipina killed in a missile attack on a residential area in Haifa, Israel. "Nakikiramay tayo sa pamilya ng ating kababayang nasawi sa naganap na missile attack sa Haifa, Israel. Kasama nating nagluluksa ang kanyang pamilya sa gitna ng...
A young Filipina who had recently begun building her life in Israel was among four family members killed in a missile strike that hit a residential area in Haifa, Israel. In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 7, the Embassy of the State of Israel in the Philippines confirmed the deaths of...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday, April 7, confirmed the death of a Filipina national who was killed in a missile attack on a residential area in Haifa, Israel, over the weekend. In an official statement, the DFA said the Filipina died alongside her Israeli husband and elderly...
TOKYO (AP) — Japan 's first long-range missile was deployed at a southwestern army camp, officials said Tuesday, as the country pushes to bolster its offensive capabilities. The upgraded Type-12 land-to-ship missiles, developed and produced by Japan 's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assured the public on Tuesday, March 3, that the country is “not under any threat” from Iranian missile systems, making it safe from the reaching grip of the conflict in the Middle East. Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad, AFP spokesperson for West...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday, Feb. 18, expressed support for increased deployments of United States missile systems to the country following the 12th Philippines-United States Bilateral Strategic Dialogue (BSD) held in Manila. AFP spokesperson Col. Frances Margareth...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) dismissed concerns that Japan’s plan to deploy missiles on Yonaguni Island, which lies 111 kilometers from Taiwan, could heighten tensions affecting areas near Luzon in the northern part of the country. Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad, AFP spokesperson for...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Wednesday its recent test-firings of sea-to-surface cruise missiles were successful, in another display of its growing military capabilities as U.S. President Donald Trump visits South Korea. North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said the...
The Philippine Navy (PN) successfully carried out its first-ever aerial launch of a Spike Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) missile during a live-fire unilateral exercise in waters facing the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Tuesday, Sept 9. PN Acting Flag Officer in Command Rear Adm. Alan Javier witnessed the...
The United States confirmed on Thursday, July 10, that its Navy–Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) missile system was used for the first time in a live-fire test in the Philippines during the recent Balikatan Exercise. US Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Stephen Koehler said...
President Marcos is not surprised that Vice President Sara Duterte criticized how his administration is handling the maritime issues in the West Philippine Sea, saying the Dutertes are pro-China. “The President said we expect that from the Dutertes because they are pro-China at ang Pangulo po ay...
