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NTF-ELCAC invites CHR to be apprised of its accomplishments

MANILA, Feb. 14 -- The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) said it is "laser-focused" on its mandate to end more than 50 years of existence of the Communist Party of ... Read More


AFP shrugs off China's warning vs. hiked military presence in Batanes

MANILA, Feb. 13 -- The Philippines has every right to boost its defense capabilities within its territories, a military official said Tuesday. "Sa part po ng (On the part of the) AFP, that's our mand... Read More


Task force ramps up mitigation efforts as 41 provinces hit by El Nino

MANILA, Feb. 13 -- The government is ramping up efforts to temper the effects of the El Nino phenomenon, which now affects 41 provinces in the country. Task Force El Nino chair, Defense Secretary Gil... Read More


US Marine Corps planes transport 4.8K food packs to Davao de Oro

MANILA, Feb. 13 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has announced two United States Marine Corps (USMC) KC-130J "Hercules" cargo planes delivered 4,800 family food packs to Davao de Oro for d... Read More


AFP: MSU bombing 'mastermind' killed in Lanao Sur ops

MANILA, Feb. 12 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday announced that its troops have neutralized the alleged mastermind in the December 2023 bombing of the Mindanao State University (... Read More


Northern Luzon areas eyed as venue for 'Balikatan' 2024

MANILA, Feb. 12 -- Organizers of this year's "Balikatan" exercises are considering parts of Northern Luzon including Mavulis Island in Batanes provinces to serve as a venue of the annual drills, a mil... Read More


2 US Marine Corps planes to help relief efforts in Davao Oro

MANILA, Feb. 12 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday announced that two United States Marine Corps KC-130 "Hercules" cargo aircraft would join the relief efforts in Barangay Masara, ... Read More


Czech Republic eyes more defense interactions with PH

MANILA, Feb. 9 -- The Czech Republic is looking to have more interactions with the Department of National Defense (DND), expressing support for the ongoing modernization program of the Armed Forces of... Read More


Asymmetric strategy 'more effective' in defending PH waters

MANILA, Feb. 8 -- A ranking official of the Philippine Navy sees the "asymmetric approach" as cheaper, faster and more effective strategy in defending the country's waters. The Navy's Philippine Flee... Read More


OCD ready to help rescue operations in Davao landslide

MANILA, Feb. 8 -- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is ready to augment and support local government units (LGUs) in their ongoing rescue operations following a landslide that hit Davao de Oro, trappi... Read More