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Philippines explores funding options for F-16 jet acquisition

The Philippines is prioritizing land-based defense capabilities amid the high cost of procuring F-16 multirole fighter jets from the United States. Speaking to Filipino and...

Chiz defends F-16 purchase; jets can be delivered by 2026

Senate President Francis Escudero yesterday defended the government’s plan to modernize the military amid concerns aired by some sectors over the cost of the...

AFP eyes more weapons, wants SoKor in the ‘Squad’

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) plans to shore up its weapons inventory with the acquisition of two submarines and an Indian-made short-range...

Macho bloc reunion? Honasan declares 2025 senatorial bid

Former Senator Gregorio ‘Gringo’ Honasan II announced Friday his intention to join the 2025 senatorial race potentially reuniting with his former colleagues in the...

BCDA posted 53% decline in 2023 income to P3.29b

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) reported a 53.7-percent drop in comprehensive income to P3.29 billion in 2023 from P7.11 billion in 2022. The...

AFP welcomes P50-b 2025 budget

THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday welcomed the House of Representative’s allocation of P50 billion for the military’s modernization program next...

Solons earmark P50b budget for AFP modernization in 2025

The modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will receive a record P50 billion in fresh funding in 2025, according to...

Gov’t resumes Armed Forces modernization

President Marcos wants military to catch up, be back on track in 2 yrs amid security threats President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants the Armed Forces...

Bill eyes boost to war material procurement

Senator Ramon Revilla has filed a bill seeking to amend Republic Act 9184, or the “Government Procurement Act of 2003,” to speed up the...

Redtagging divides the nation

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