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DND chief sees realistic scenarios in next 'Balikatan' drills

Manila, May 10 -- Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday said the next edition of the annual US-Philippines "Balikatan" exercises will see heightened action through more realistic scenarios ... Read More


AFP: WPS new model claim part of China's 'malign influence effort'

Manila, May 9 -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. dismissed anew claims that the military has been a willing participant in the "new model" agreement reportedly reach... Read More


DND: Archipelagic defense plan to help PH curb maritime security woes

Manila, May 9 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has said the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC) would help the Philippines in addressing its ongoing... Read More


NTF-WPS: Civilian group free to hold Bajo de Masinloc mission

MANILA, May 8 -- The civil society group "Atin Ito Coalition" is free to hold its "peace and solidarity regatta" aimed at installing markers and buoys in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) on May 15... Read More


Ex-AFP chief: Heightened naval defense to protect PH maritime zones

MANILA, May 8 -- The Philippines needs to beef up its naval defenses to fully secure its maritime zones, Presidential Assistant for Maritime Concerns Andres Centino said Wednesday. "With the imperati... Read More


BRP Jose Rizal fires C-Star missile during 'Balikatan' drill

MANILA, May 8 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) on Wednesday said its missile frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) fired its LIG Nex 1 C-Star "sea-skimming surface-to-surface anti-ship cruise missile" system at ... Read More


Maritime expert: PH non-retaliatory stance on WPS row a smart move

Manila, May 7 -- A maritime expert on Tuesday supported President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s stance rejecting the use of water cannons by Philippine vessels to retaliate against China's continued haras... Read More


PH Navy: 104 Chinese ships spotted in 7 WPS areas

Manila, May 7 -- A total of 104 assorted Chinese vessels have been monitored in Philippine-held features in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) from April 30 to May 6. Based on data provided by Philippine ... Read More


AFP: Wescom chief's leave has nothing to do with China 'new model'

Manila, May 7 -- Western Command (Wescom) head Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos went on personal leave, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed on Tuesday. In a media interview, AFP spokespers... Read More


NTF-ELCAC: 10K ex-Reds get DOLE aid in reintegration efforts

Manila, May 6 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has assisted around 10,000 former New People's Army (NPA) rebels and their families in the process of integrating themselves into mainstr... Read More