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Claim on Palawan as part of Chinese territory a propaganda -AFP spox

Manila, March 3 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday dismissed as "propaganda" Chinese social media reports claiming that Palawan province was once part of China. "It's very well kn... Read More


PH Air Force, Navy boost interoperability via ship deck drills

Manila, Feb. 28 -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said its helicopters and personnel operating its rotary-wing aircraft have been undergoing training with their Philippine Navy (PN) counterparts to ga... Read More


Army forms new advisory body for external defense ops, modernization

Manila, Feb. 28 -- The Philippine Army (PA) on Friday announced the creation of a new advisory council to guide its shift towards external security operations and its ongoing modernization program. A... Read More


PH eyes deeper naval ties with Pakistan

Manila, Feb. 28 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) said Friday it is looking to expand naval defense relations with its Pakistani counterparts. This came following the visit of delegates of the 54th Pakista... Read More


PH, Thai defense chiefs tackle disaster response, security issues

Manila, Feb. 28 -- The defense chiefs of the Philippines and Thailand tackled disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) and explored new avenues for collaboration, the Department of National Defen... Read More


PH, Malaysia reaffirm robust defense ties

Manila, Feb. 27 -- The Department of National Defense (DND) on Thursday announced that the Philippines and Malaysia have reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering defense relations. DND spokesperson ... Read More


Soldiers' daily allowance hike approved - AFP

Manila, Feb. 27 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has denied reports claiming that the PHP350 daily subsistence allowance increase of all military personnel has been disapproved. "Contrary... Read More


PH, Japan defense ties growing stronger - Teodoro

MANILA, Feb. 24 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Monday said the country's defense and security relations with Japan have grown stronger through the years. Th... Read More


Teodoro, Japanese counterpart tour Luzon bases

Manila, Feb. 23 -- Highlighting the growing military ties between the Philippines and Japan, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. toured Japanese Defense Minister Gen Na... Read More


AFP, French Navy conduct maritime cooperative activity in WPS

Manila, Feb. 22 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced on Friday night that it has conducted a maritime cooperative activity (MCA) with the French Navy's Charles de Gaulle carrier stri... Read More