ASEAN meets in Manila on disaster response, security

Manila, April 1 -- Senior defense officials from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its partner countries convened in Manila to strengthen cooperation on humanitarian assistance an... Read More

Filipinos urged to espouse compassion, unity during Holy Week

Manila, April 1 -- Government officials on Holy Wednesday called on Filipinos to embrace compassion, unity and reflection amid the observation of Holy Week. Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peac... Read More

AFP: Nearly 500 NPA rebels, supporters neutralized in Q1 2026

Manila, April 1 -- Nearly 500 New People's Army (NPA) rebels and their supporters were "neutralized" from Jan. 1 to March 26 this year, the military said. "Neutralized" refers to the surrender, captu... Read More

PH Navy denies China drills near Bajo de Masinloc

Manila, April 1 -- The Philippine Navy has denied reports that China conducted military exercises off Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In an interview Tuesday afternoon, Navy spokes... Read More

90 Chinese warships, coast guard vessels spotted in WPS in March

Manila, March 31 -- A total of 90 Chinese warships and coast guard vessels were monitored throughout March across four key features in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a senior naval official reported T... Read More

PH, France sign visiting forces pact

Manila, March 27 -- Defense chiefs of the Philippines and France formally signed the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) between the two nations, the Department of National Defense (DND) annou... Read More

PH Navy vessel avoids collision with Chinese warship in WPS

Manila, March 27 -- The Philippine Navy ship BRP Benguet (LS-507) avoided a potential collision after a dangerous maneuver by a Chinese missile frigate while it was conducting a routine operation near... Read More

China's stance on 2016 arbitral award, prevarication continues

Manila, March 26 -- China continues to ignore a 2016 ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration that dismissed China's sweeping claim over the South China Sea, Department of National Defense (DND) S... Read More

OPAPRU, Basilan LGU provide livelihood aid to 300 MILF combatants

Manila, March 25 -- The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) and the Basilan provincial government, together with other stakeholders, have so far provided liv... Read More

Balikatan 2026 to focus on cyber defense - Brawner

Manila, March 25 -- This year's Balikatan exercises between the Philippines, United States and other allies will focus more on cyber defense drills. In a press briefing late Tuesday afternoon, Armed ... Read More

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