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Japanese minesweeping unit visits PH Navy

Manila, May 1 -- The commander of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense (JMSDF)'s Minesweeping Division 3 paid a courtesy visit to the Philippine Navy (PN), highlighting the growing military ties between th... Read More


AFP eyes unit to oversee military drills with other nations

Manila, May 1 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will be setting up its so-called "Strategic Defense Command" which would supervise military exercises with foreign countries. In an intervie... Read More


PH, US military aircraft hold bilateral air patrol over WPS

Manila, April 30 -- Fighter and bomber aircraft from the Philippines and the United States conducted a combined air patrol in the West Philippine Sea on Tuesday. Philippine Air Force (PAF) spokespers... Read More


AFP: Multilateral patrols show PH's growing synergy with allies

Manila, April 30 -- The successful conduct of the ninth multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA) between the Philippines and its allies demonstrates the "growing synergy" between partner nati... Read More


Nothing provocative over PH's joint drills with allies - AFP

Manila, April 30 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday said there is nothing provocative over its holding of joint exercises with its allies within the Philippines' maritime domain... Read More


OCD ensuring 'whole-of-gov't approach' for Bulusan unrest

Manila, April 30 -- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Wednesday it is coordinating closely with various government agencies to ensure that the "whole-of-government approach" is used in providing ... Read More


PH, New Zealand defense ties elevated via visiting forces pact

Manila, April 30 -- The Philippines and New Zealand have elevated their defense relationship following the signing of the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) on Wednesday. This was emphasized... Read More