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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


BRP Andres Bonifacio back to WPS patrols after comms, sensor upgrade

Manila, May 6 -- The BRP Andres Bonifacio (PS-17), one of the Philippine Navy (PN)'s three offshore patrol vessels, is back to its patrol duties after an intensive upgrade of its communications and se... Read More


NSC: No probe on Wescom chief over fake 'new model' of China

Manila, May 6 -- A ranking official of the National Security Council (NSC) Monday said there is no need to investigate Armed Forces of the Philippines Western Command (AFP Wescom) chief Vice Admiral A... Read More


Abalos: Anti-poverty programs 'a must' in all Red cleared barangays

MANILA, May 5 -- Once barangays formerly under the influence of insurgents have been cleared, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos said anti-poverty programs ... Read More


Charade, DND chief says of latest China statement on WPS agreement

MANILA, May 5 -- China's latest statement to justify its illegal presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is a "charade" and only aims to divide Filipinos over the issue, Department of National Defen... Read More


DFA asserts PH not pawn, bystander in WPS issue

MANILA, May 5 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs dismissed claims by some groups that the Philippines is a mere pawn in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and that the territorial dispute is a matter amo... Read More


Defense spending an 'investment,' PH Navy official says

SAN NARCISO, May 3 -- A ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official said Filipinos should look at defense and security spending as an "investment" and not as an "expense." "We have to look at defense and s... Read More


PH faces heightened cyberattacks in upcoming elections

SAN NARCISO, May 3 -- The Philippines will face a greater risk of cyberattacks from foreign cyberthreat groups, especially in the coming elections, a threat assessment presentation said. "Cyberattack... Read More