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Solon says unified ASEAN visa may open door for espionage

A legislator from Mindanao opposed the country’s proposed participation in the planned ASEAN unified visa system, citing risks to national security. Reelected Cagayan de Oro...

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...

Immigration agency vital to national security, PH investments

The BI must enhance border security while streamlining processes to attract foreign investors. United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has chosen Manila as his first...

AFP takes ‘whole-of-nation’ approach to address cybersecurity threats

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) emphasized on Wednesday the critical need to boost cyber resilience to protect national security in the face...

Police regional offices assure public safety amid Duterte situation

At least three regional offices of the Philippine National Police (PNP) declared that law and order in their respective jurisdictions remain stable amid threats...

Japan, Philippines deepening ties in ‘severe’ security environment

Manila, Philippines—An "increasingly severe" security environment has made deepening security ties with the Philippines a necessity, Japan's defense chief said Monday after a meeting with...

Marcos hails new military leaders; urges commitment to democracy, security

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday ordered the newly promoted generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to continue...

Tolentino eyes creation of West Philippine Sea Command

Senator Francis Tolentino urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro to establish a dedicated West Philippine Sea Command to boost the...

5 more Chinese spies arrested; Suspects used CCTVs, drones

Security officials said Thursday they arrested five more Chinese spies, following the detention of another Chinese national and two of his Filipino cohorts for...

Chinese in NGCP mgm’t a security risk—Matibag

The former president of state-owned National Transmission Co. said the Chinese need not intrude in the West Philippine Sea or occupy any Philippine territory...

NSA backs food security emergency

National Security Adviser Eduardo Año backed the looming declaration of a food security emergency to address the rising costs of rice in the country,...

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...

DND shapes future security leaders with strategic thinking mindset

The Department of National Defense (DND) called on future security leaders to elevate their strategic thinking as the government shifts its focus to external...

AFP to heighten intel gathering, check background of poll bets

The Armed Forces of the Philippines is planning to check the background of candidates for the midterm polls. “If we see red flags, we will...
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