Environmental activists may face perjury raps — solon
The Armed Forces of the Philippines plans to file perjury raps against two environmental activists for recanting their sworn statement ...
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Australia, France, Israel militaries eye expanded defense ties with PH
Australia, France, and Israel are looking to expand their defense ties with the Philippines, their delegates told government and military ...
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‘Alarming’: Rozul Reef stripped of its corals
The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Saturday reported massive coral harvesting in Rozul Reef in the West Philippine Sea ...
Read moreUS-PH militaries eye 500 bilateral activities in 2024
The Philippines and the United States militaries are planning for at least 500 bilateral engagements in 2024, the Armed Forces ...
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CA confirms Gibo as DND chief, with 11 AFP officers
The Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed on Wednesday the ad interim appointment of Gilberto Teodoro Jr. as Secretary of the ...
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PH facilities in WPS lagging behind other nations—AFP
Other claimant countries in the Spratly Islands have far more modern facilities than the Philippines, a maritime domain patrol conducted ...
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AFP hits China Coast Guard ‘misplaced bullying’ in WPS
The presence of the China Coast Guard (CCG) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is “misplaced bullying” amid China’s continued ...
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Atayde to AFP: Inspire youth by showing love of country
QUEZON CITY First District Rep. Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde praised awardees of the inaugural “Tribute to Soldiers” on National Heroes ...
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AFP chief proposes creation of Army unit for missiles
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief-of-Staff, General Romeo Brawner Jr. is proposing the creation of a permanent Army unit ...
Read more‘PH-China military drills now unlikely’
• AFP chief cites Chinese incursions • Drills with other allies to proceed The joint military exercises that China has ...
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