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US-made missile system stays in the Philippines for training, joint exercises

The Typhon mid-range capability (MRC) missile system deployed in the Philippines by the United States will stay for training purposes, Philippine Army Spokesperson Colonel...

Teodoro warns China: Removing BRP Sierra Madre ‘clear act of war’

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. cautioned China against removing the BRP Sierra Madre —the country’s rusty warship deliberately grounded on Ayungin Shoal—saying the Philippines...

Teodoro bares plan to establish naval and air force base in Palawan 

Department of National Defense chief Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said that the new naval and air force facility to be erected in Balabac, Palawan is designed...

Palace, DND debunk rumors on Teodoro’s resignation 

The Department of National Defense (DND) on Thursday denied rumors pertaining to the resignation of its chief, Gilbert Teodoro.  DND Spokesperson Arsenio Andolong in a...

PH, India eye stronger defense collaboration

THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Indian Armed Forces (IAF) on Tuesday renewed their commitments to stronger bilateral defense collaboration. AFP s...

Field artillery unit gets training on howitzer

THE military’s reserve force in Davao del Norte was given over the weekend a weapon- familiarization training in modern warfare. The exercise involved the 1st...

PAF unit undergoes annual inspection 

The Philippine Air Force (PAF's) Air Combat Command conducted an annual Subordinate Unit General Inspection (SUGI) in its Cavite and Tarlac Air Bases. The inspections...

Philippines, Poland commit to deepening defense ties

The Philippines and Poland discussed potential initiatives to advance bilateral defense relations earlier this week, a Department of National Defense (DND) official said. DND Spokesperson...

Philippines, China to resume talks amid escalating tensions in West Philippine Sea 

The Philippines and China agreed to resume discussions in Beijing this month following a series of confrontations in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).  This development...

AFP celebrates National Reservist Week

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), through the AFP Reservist and Retiree Affairs Office (OJ9) has lined up activities for this year's National...

Japan protests Chinese naval intrusion into territorial waters

Japan voiced "strong concern and protest" Saturday after a Chinese naval ship entered its territorial waters, days after Tokyo accused Beijing of sending a...

China pushes rivals’ limits in regional disputes

Beijing, China—China's campaign of confrontation, from remote reefs in Southeast Asia to Taiwan and far-flung Japanese islands, is designed to wear down regional rivals competing...

Philippines says US offered to escort supply ships in disputed sea

Baguio, Philippines—The United States has offered to escort Manila's resupply missions to outposts in the disputed South China Sea or West Philippine Sea, the Philippine...

Filipino sailors hold the line at flashpoint South China Sea reef

South China Sea, Undefined—Sailors aboard two Philippine Coast Guard boats crashed through South China Sea waves, shadowed by Chinese vessels as they attempted to bring...
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