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BrahMos an important part of PH deterrent capability - DND chief

Manila, Aug. 8 -- The Indian-made BrahMos cruise missile system, three batteries of which were acquired by the Philippines in 2022, is an important part of the country's deterrent capabilities, Depart... Read More


PAF helis conduct 39 sorties to help extinguish Tondo fire

Manila, Aug. 7 -- Philippine Air Force (PAF) helicopters conducted 39 sorties as part of efforts to help extinguish a massive fire that hit a residential area in Tondo, Manila on Wednesday. In a stat... Read More


High trust rating a call to remain disciplined, dedicated - AFP

Manila, Aug. 7 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday welcomed "with deep gratitude" the latest OCTA Research survey showing high public trust in the military. "We are especially ho... Read More


PAF choppers bring relief aid to far-flung Abra towns

Manila, Aug. 6 -- Over two thousand boxes and sacks of relief goods were brought to three remote cyclone-hit towns in Abra by the Philippine Air Force (PAF). PAF said it utilized a W-3A Sokol and a S... Read More


Houses damaged by severe weather conditions hit 73K mark

Manila, Aug. 6 -- The number of houses damaged by last month's enhanced southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Crising, Dante, and Emong has breached the 73,000 mark. In its latest situational repor... Read More


AFP reiterates stance vs. hazing, all forms of physical abuse

Manila, Aug. 5 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday reiterated its stance against hazing, physical abuse, and all forms of degrading treatment. "The AFP is a professional instituti... Read More


Reported deaths from severe weather now 40; damage exceeds P18-B

Manila, Aug. 5 -- The reported death toll from last month's southwest monsoon and a series of tropical cyclones has climbed to 40, with combined agriculture and infrastructure damage now exceeding PHP... Read More


High-level naval drills mark first PH-India maritime activity

Manila, Aug. 5 -- The first bilateral maritime cooperative activity (MCA) between the Philippines and India featured high-level naval maneuvers between the participating units, the Armed Forces of the... Read More


46 Chinese ships, vessels spotted in 3 WPS features in July

Manila, Aug. 5 -- The number of Chinese warships and coast guard vessels spotted in three key West Philippine Sea (WPS) features slightly went down in July, a ranking naval official said on Tuesday. ... Read More


First joint sail with Indian Navy successful - AFP chief

Manila, Aug. 4 -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Monday said the Philippine Navy's first-ever joint patrol with the Indian Navy is about to end without a hitch. ... Read More