Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday dismissed China’s accusations against the Philippines, challenging Beijing to substantiate its claims and ridiculing its criticism of...
AMERICAN soldiers have arrived in Cagayan De Oro City, Misamis Oriental ahead of this year’s Balikatan exercises between the Philippines and the United States.
The...
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...
The Japanese government is eyeing deeper bilateral security and defense collaboration with the Philippines through the recently ratified Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA).
“The RAA is a...
“Balikatan sends a strong, unmistakable message: the Philippines stands with the world’s democracies, not with bullies who believe might makes right”
Right now, the Philippines...
Philippine Navy chief Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr. on Friday cited the United States and the Philippine Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) this year...
As Marcos says SCS threat ‘has grown,’ must do more in defense
This year’s Balikatan joint military exercises between the Philippines and the United States...
Next year’s Balikatan to evolve amid growing threats in the region
n By Vince Lopez
More complex and challenging Balikatan military exercises are likely on the...
One often-cited requirement for the country to protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity is for us to achieve a credible defense posture.
But what does...
US President Joe Biden and South Korea’s newly sworn-in President Yoon Suk-yeol said Saturday they will consider stepping up joint military exercises in response...
MOSCOW"•Russia On Thursday began major joint military exercises with Belarus along the European Union’s eastern flank"•a show of strength that has rattled nervous Nato...
SENIOR Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on Thursday objected to a proposal for joint military exercises between China and the Philippines because it gives the...