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PH takes over as ADMM, ADMM Plus chair

MANILA, Nov. 2 -- The Philippines has formally taken over the chairship of the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM Plus from Malaysia, stressing the need for "internal cohesion and solida... Read More


PH, Canada tighten defense ties with SOVFA signing

MANILA, Nov. 2 -- The Philippines and Canada on Sunday formally signed the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), marking a milestone in their 75-year partnership and strengthening defense coope... Read More


DND chief: PH 'reshaping' defense ecosystem vs. emerging threats

Manila, Oct. 24 -- The Philippines is reshaping its defense to make it more capable and resilient against modern threats, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said on Th... Read More


No letup in PH patrols in WPS, says AFP chief

Manila, Oct. 24 -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Friday assured the public that there will be no letup in the military's patrols in the West Philippine Sea (WPS... Read More


'Ghost projects' claim vs. AFP based on false, misleading info

Manila, Oct. 23 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday reiterated that it has no "ghost projects" worth PHP15 billion contrary to the claims of Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco Bar... Read More


Foreign malign influence ops vs. AFP not working -DND

Manila, Oct. 23 -- Efforts by foreign entities to manipulate public opinion and spread misinformation against the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are not working, as shown by the military's high... Read More


PH, S. Korea army chiefs meet, boost defense ties

Manila, Oct. 23 -- Top leaders of the Philippine and South Korean armies met in Seoul earlier this week for "high-level talks," further solidifying the defense ties between the two nations, the Philip... Read More


AFP tasks engineering units to help boost territorial defense

Manila, Oct. 23 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday said its engineering units have been tasked to help boost the country's territorial defense. "While the AFP has long been a pa... Read More


AFP chief lauds Australia for advancing regional peace, stability

Manila, Oct. 22 -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. has expressed the military's gratitude to Australia for its efforts in promoting regional peace and stability, as ... Read More


Families affected by Davao quakes now 362.7K; reported deaths at 10

Manila, Oct. 22 -- The number of families affected by the Oct. 10 twin earthquakes that rocked Manay, Davao Oriental has reached 362,789, with 10 fatalities being validated, according to the latest go... Read More