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OCTA poll results further boost AFP resolve in WPS - official

Manila, Aug. 25 -- The result of a recent survey showing majority of Filipinos distrust China is evidence that the public is well aware of issues in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a ranking Philippine... Read More


NDRRMC on blue alert for 'Isang'

MANILA, Aug. 22 -- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Friday placed its operations center under blue alert to monitor the possible effects of Tropical Depression I... Read More


PH Navy unfazed by increased Chinese presence in Ayungin Shoal

MANILA, Aug. 22 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) is not intimidated by the increased presence and activities of Chinese vessels in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), saying there is nothing ne... Read More


PH, Australia to seal defense cooperation pact in 2026

MANILA, Aug. 22 -- The Philippines and Australia on Friday signed a statement of intent to pursue a Defense Cooperation Agreement that aims to further boost security ties. The agreement is expected t... Read More


PH Army aircraft holds 4-day maritime patrol in northeastern Luzon

MANILA, Aug. 21 -- The Philippine Army (PA) on Thursday announced that its Cessna 172L aircraft held a series of maritime air patrol (MARPAT) missions over the coastal areas of Northeastern Luzon from... Read More


Japan to make 'Salaknib' drills debut in 2026

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Japan will be participating in next year's "Salaknib" military exercises between Filipino and American soldiers, a Philippine Army (PA) official said Tuesday. In a press briefing i... Read More


PH Navy: More maritime activities with allies set this year

Manila, Aug. 19 -- The Philippines will have more maritime cooperative activities (MCAs) with other countries this year, a ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official said Tuesday. "Our Department of Natio... Read More


PH, Australia conduct naval drills off Mindoro

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Naval units from the Philippines and Australia conducted a series coordinated maritime activities off Lubang Island, Mindoro on Tuesday as part of Exercise "ALON" 2025. Units from ... Read More


PH Army to get 100 rounds of howitzer ammo from Israel

Manila, Aug. 18 -- The Philippine Army (PA) will be acquiring 100 rounds of high explosive (HE) 155mm precision-guided munition (PGM) to arm its howitzer platforms having the same caliber. A check on... Read More


Teodoro reiterates need for credible defense posture

Manila, Aug. 15 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. reiterated the urgent need for the country to build a credible defense posture amid complex geopolitical and soci... Read More