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Philippines asserts right to craft defense strategy amid China intimidation

No foreign nation or entity has the authority to dictate how the country strengthens its defenses, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on...

Taiwan military training jet crashes, pilot rescued

Taipei — A Taiwanese-made military training jet crashed on Saturday due to "dual engine failure," with the pilot safely ejecting from the aircraft, the...

Philippines, France explore military collaboration

French Joint Commander for Asia Pacific Rear Admiral Guillaume Pinget visited the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday and discussed the potential...

In NATO, the closer to Russia, the more spent on defense

PARIS – While NATO countries living near the Russian border pay well over two percent of their GDP on defense, those further away pay...

Use armed forces just for legitimate defense—Pope Francis

Vatican City, Holy See—Armed forces must only be used as legitimate defense, never to dominate another country, a breathless Pope Francis said Sunday, presiding over...

Resignation not option after impeachment—VP

Says legal team already preparing for Senate trial “Being abandoned by your boyfriend or girlfriend would hurt more than being impeached by the House of...

Trump’s foreign aid freeze won’t affect US defense commitments to Philippines—Teodoro

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. is optimistic the United States will honor its commitments to the Philippines amid recent sweeping orders from President Donald...

Navy warns Chinese ships spotted in Scarborough

The Philippine Navy issued a warning to its Chinese counterpart against unauthorized maritime authorities in Bajo de Masinloc, a perennial flashpoint in the West...

China told: Stop offense, PH to drop Typhon missile

Marcos’ dare in response to Chinese incursions in WPS President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday issued a strong challenge to China, saying his government...

Philippines, New Zealand start negotiations on SOVFA

The Philippines and New Zealand have officially started negotiations for the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), the Department of National Defense (DND) announced...

Marines acquire new water assets for special ops

The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) procured new combat rubber raiding crafts (CRRC) equipped with outboard motors for its Force Reconnaissance Group (FRG). In a statement...

Army platoon to be trained on Typhon missile system

A military platoon will be trained on using a US mid-range Typhon missile system next month, ahead of joint drills, the Philippine Army said...

NSC, Italian envoy discuss maritime security, economic ties

The National Security Council of the Philippines (NSC) recently met with Italian Ambassador Davide Giglio to discuss maritime security, counterterrorism and economic engagement. National Security...

Espionage law updates pushed amid security threats

The National Security Council (NSC) called on Congress to expedite the passage of amendments to the Espionage Act and other critical legislation aimed at...
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