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NDRRMC on 'blue alert' for TD Mirasol

Manila, Sept. 17 -- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Wednesday placed its Operations Center on "blue alert" in preparation for the possible effects of Tropical D... Read More


Red alert status not for any 'political color,' says military

Manila, Sept. 16 -- There is no politics behind the military's declaration of red alert status in light of the ongoing anti-corruption rallies, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Tuesday. ... Read More


PH, S. Korea eye stronger defense industry cooperation

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The Philippines and South Korea are looking into expanding their defense industry cooperation, the Department of National Defense (DND) said Tuesday. The possible expansion was am... Read More


UK eyes visiting forces pact with PH

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The United Kingdom (UK) is interested in having a defense deal with the Philippines that would enhance operational collaboration between the two countries' armed forces. In a stat... Read More


DND, AFP reiterate commitment to constitution

MANILA, Sept. 12 -- The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday reiterated their commitment to the constitution amid calls for the military to with... Read More


PH Army eyes drones to upgrade external defense capabilities

Manila, Sept. 11 -- The Philippine Army (PA) is looking to integrate drones as part of its efforts to beef up its external defense capabilities. In a statement Thursday, PA chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Naf... Read More


NTF-ELCAC throws support behind anti-terror grooming bill

Manila, Sept. 11 -- The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Thursday expressed full support for a Senate bill seeking to stop "terror grooming" and the radicalizat... Read More


2nd Malvar-class guided missile frigate now in PH

Manila, Sept. 9 -- The Philippines' second guided Malvar-class missile frigate, which will be called BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07) once commissioned, has arrived in the country, the Philippine Navy (PN) a... Read More


PH, S. Korea eye stronger defense cooperation

Manila, Sept. 9 -- The Philippines and South Korea are looking into having increased defense cooperation in response to regional security challenges, the Department of National Defense (DND) said on T... Read More


Teodoro calls for 'responsible competition' in Seoul defense meet.

Manila, Sept. 9 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. called for responsible competition and inclusive security during the first plenary session of the 2025 Seoul Defe... Read More