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Philippines backs Australia’s new defense strategy

The Philippines has expressed support for Australia’s National Defense Strategy 2026, with Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. pledging closer cooperation to help maintain security...

DND, OPAPRU urge Pinoys to back efforts to defend sovereignty

The Department of National Defense (DND) on Thursday called on Filipinos to support the government’s efforts to safeguard the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,...

Gov’t to commemorate heroes, veterans with series of events

A series of commemorative events will be held nationwide from April 6 to 13, 2026, as the country prepares to observe the 84th Araw...

AFP backs drive vs. foreign interference as PH, France deepen ties

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has expressed support for initiatives aimed at countering foreign interference in the information and cognitive domains, as...

2026 Bataan Freedom March, a 160km journey of valor concludes at Capas National Shrine

The Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB), in coordination with the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) and the Department of National Defense (DND), concluded the 2026...

AFP clarifies plane’s landing in Pangasinan

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday clarified a reported emergency landing of an American military aircraft in Laoac, Pangasinan on Tuesday,...

Philippines echoes growing concerns over China’s actions near Taiwan

The Department of National Defense (DND) on Wednesday voiced serious concern over China’s recent military and coast guard activities around Taiwan, warning that such...

Philippines, France conclude 2nd round of VFA talks

The Philippines and France have successfully concluded the second round of negotiations on the proposed Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) on Thursday. In a statement, the...

No politics behind soldiers’ pay hike, retired generals say

Several organizations representing retired generals and alumni of major military institutions on Tuesday denounced online rumors claiming that the recently granted pay increase for...

CYBEX 2025

Defense personnel take part in the Department of National Defense’s Cyber Exercise (CYBEX) 2025, held December 2–3 to boost cybersecurity resilience across the defense...

DND fires back at China over ‘provocation’ claim

The Department of National Defense (DND) on Saturday rebuked China’s accusation that the Philippines is engaging in “provocation” through its joint military exercises with...

DND denies coup rumors, warns against disinformation

The Department of National Defense (DND) on Friday dismissed as “preposterous” rumors circulating on the internet about a supposed coup plot against the national...

PH puts F-16 fighter jet acquisition on hold

The Philippine government has put on hold its planned purchase of 20 F-16 fighter jets from the United States, citing budget limitations, Philippine Ambassador...

Bilateral talks boost PH, Canada cyber defense ties 

The Philippines and Canada reaffirmed their commitment to deeper cyber defense cooperation through a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the Digital Defense...
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