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PAF helps in relief, damage assessment in Kanlaon

Manila, June 5 -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said it has deployed its 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing to help with the ongoing rapid damage assessment and needs analysis (RDANA) following the erupt... Read More


PH Navy: Chinese ships spotted in WPS slightly up to 125

Manila, June 5 -- A total of 125 Chinese ships were spotted in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) from May 28 to June 3. In an advisory Tuesday night, Philippine Navy spokesperson for the WPS Commodore Ro... Read More


AFP belies China's gun-poking claim vs. PH troops in Ayungin Shoal

Manila, June 4 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday vehemently denied China's claims that Filipino troops aboard the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in the Ayungin Shoal pointed their weap... Read More


AFP: Ayungin Shoal resupply successful despite Chinese interference

Manila, June 4 -- The Philippines' recent resupply mission for Filipino soldiers manning the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) was a success despite interferen... Read More


AFP: Soldiers aboard BRP Sierra Madre have right to defend themselves

Manila, June 4 -- Filipino soldiers aboard the ship BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in the West Philippine Sea's (WPS) Ayungin Shoal have the right to defend themselves, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)... Read More


Think tank: PBBM's stance emboldens countries to follow int'l law

Manila, June 3 -- A think tank on Monday commended President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his historic keynote message at the 21st International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialog... Read More


PH efforts to defend sovereignty hailed in Singapore defense summit

MANILA, June 2 -- US Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III on Saturday hailed the Philippine efforts to protect and defend its territorial integrity and sovereignty, and uphold internati... Read More


AFP: West PH Sea regular patrols continue amid China fishing ban

MANILA, May 31 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Friday it would continue its regular patrol activities in the West Philippine Sea despite China's announcement of a unilateral fishing ... Read More


Navy: Contingency plans in place if tension ups over China fishing ban

MANILA, May 29 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) on Wednesday said it has contingency plans in place should tensions heighten over China's announcement of a unilateral fishing ban which covers the Philippin... Read More


PH Navy intercepts P21-M smuggled cigarettes off Balut Island

MANILA, May 29 -- Naval forces in Eastern Mindanao recently intercepted a motorbanca carrying about PHP21 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. In a statement Tuesday night, the Philippine Navy (PN) ... Read More