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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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