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Army chief condemns ambush of 4 soldiers in Lanao Norte

Manila, Jan. 23 -- Philippine Army (PA) commander Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete condemned the "heinous and cowardly" ambush by Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group (DI-MG) terrorists that killed four government ... Read More


Army developing more potent drone capabilities

Manila, Jan. 23 -- The Philippine Army (PA) will be developing more potent drone capabilities to help in its mission to secure the country, its spokesperson said on Friday. "Part of our future plan i... Read More


AFP reiterates commitment to fighting extremism at all fronts

Manila, Jan. 23 -- With the conviction of the Tacloban court of two militant activists for terrorism financing, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday reiterated its commitment to protect... Read More


PH eyes peacekeeping, defense collaboration with Germany

Manila, Jan. 23 -- The Philippines is exploring possible peacekeeping and defense industry cooperation with Germany as part of efforts to expand its security ties with friendly nations, the Department... Read More


Navy boosts reach with new ships as Army modernizes tactics

Manila, Jan. 22 -- The country's new fleet of modern naval ships is expected to enhance the Philippine Navy's (PN) reach and patrol to protect the country's vast maritime domain, its spokesperson said... Read More


Navy joins search for missing boat in Davao waters

Manila, Jan. 22 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) on Thursday announced that naval and air units from its Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM) have joined the search for the missing motorbanca, MBCA Amejara... Read More


Rajah Sulayman, other OPVs to help secure PH waters, fishers

Manila, Jan. 21 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) said future offshore patrol vessel (OPV) BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20) and five other soon-to-arrive sister ships will enhance the country's capability to prot... Read More


7th BARMM anniv shows dialogue can lead to peace

Manila, Jan. 21 -- Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), which i... Read More


OPAPRU gives P30-M dev't projects to conflict-hit areas in Lanao Sur

Manila, Jan. 21 -- The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) said Wednesday the government has turned over about PHP30 million worth of "PAMANA" infrastructure... Read More


AFP capable of defending new Malampaya gas field

Manila, Jan. 20 -- A ranking naval official on Tuesday said that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), along with the Philippine Navy (PN), is more than capable of protecting the newly discovered... Read More