PAF recommends acquisition of 12 more S. Korean-made jet fighters

A PROPOSAL to acquire an additional 12 South Korean-made FA-50 jet fighters was submitted to the Department of National Defense (DND) in a bid to enhance the country's defense capabilities.

AFP's joint exercise to boost PH external defense capabilities

THIS YEAR'S Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Exercise (AJEX) “DAGITPA” (Dagat-Langit-Lupa) will focus on beefing up external defense capabilities, military chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said on Monday.

AFP demands P60-M from China over damage, losses in Ayungin clash

THE ARMED Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday said it has demanded PHP60 million from China as payment for the equipment damage and losses incurred from the China Coast Guard's (CCG) harassment of Manila's rotation and resupply mission for Filipino troops in the Ayungin Shoal on June 17.

PMA class ‘Bagong Sinag’ told to remain resolute vs. destabilization, opportunism, evolving threats

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the PMA
commencement exercise in Baguio City.

PRESIDENT FERDINAND Marcos Jr. reminded the “Bagong Sinag” Class of 2024 of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) to remain resolute amid various threats blocking the administration’s shift to a secure, safe and progressive “Bagong Pilipinas.”

Tolentino: Chinese diplomat breached PH law over secret audio record

SENATE MAJORITY Floor Leader Francis Tolentino said he believes that a Chinese diplomat violated the country’s wiretapping law after secretly recording his conversation with former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Command chief, Vice Adm. Alberto Carlos.

DFA: No solid proof call on alleged ‘new model’ transpired

THE DEPARTMENT of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has yet to receive solid proof that a call on the alleged “new model” in the Ayungin Shoal has transpired between a Chinese diplomat and a ranking Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) official.

Be faithful, Marcos tells military men

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on the Armed Forces of
the Philippines toremain faithful to their sworn duties to the
country and the people. (PCO)

PRESIDENT FERDINAND Marcos called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to remain faithful to their sworn duties to the country and the people amid reports of destabilization and black propaganda.

DND chief sees realistic scenarios in next 'Balikatan' drills

DEFENSE SECRETARY Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday said the next edition of the annual US-Philippines "Balikatan" exercises will see heightened action through more realistic scenarios and full battle simulations.

AFP installs high-tech Harris radios in N. Luzon island outposts

THE ARMED Forces of the Philippines' Northern Luzon Command (Nolcom) announced Tuesday the installation of high-tech Harris radios in its naval detachments located in Mavulis, Fuga, and Calayan Islands.

High-tech PH, US assets to join 'Balikatan' maritime strike drill

STATE-OF-the-art assets of the Philippines and United States militaries will participate in a "maritime strike live-fire exercise" (maritime strike LFX) scheduled for May 8 in the province of Ilocos Norte.

AFP, PNP loyal to Marcos

THE ARMED Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police have rejected a call by a lawmaker to withdraw its support for President Ferdinand Marcos and eventually step down from power.

AFP Wescom to host 2 high-impact 'Balikatan' events

THE ARMED Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) Western Command (Wescom) based in Palawan province will host two high impact activities for this year's "Balikatan" exercise set from April 22 to May 10.

AFP chief: Strategic bases to rise in PH's eastern seaboard

THE ARMED Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said strategic bases will be set up to protect the country's eastern seaboard, where the resource-rich Philippine Rise (formerly Benham Rise), is located.

AFP, PNP loyal to Charter; reject calls to withdraw support for PBBM

THE MILITARY and the police assured their full loyalty to the Constitution and the chain of command, shrugging off calls for them to withdraw their support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

Trilateral meet to capacitate PH with credible defense posture in WPS

HOUSE OF Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez on Friday expressed hope that the historic trilateral summit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., United States President Joe Biden, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida would help accelerate the modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and provide Manila with a credible defense posture in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Año: No ‘gentleman’s deal’ with China on WPS; PH to defend territory

NATIONAL SECURITY Adviser Eduardo Año denied Thursday that a “gentleman’s agreement” had been struck between the Philippines and China on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) under the watch of former president Rodrigo Duterte.

AFP intensifies cyber defense capabilities

AS HACKERS continue to attack government websites, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday said it is boosting its cyberdefense capabilities by investing in technology and personnel that could help neutralize the threat.

422 NPA rebels, allies neutralized from Jan. 1 to March 14 – AFP

A TOTAL of 422 New People's Army (NPA) insurgents and their supporters were neutralized in various operations by military units nationwide from Jan. 1 to March 14, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said.

16K US, PH troops, support staff to take part in BK 2024

SOME 11,000 American military personnel and their support staff along with 5,000 troops from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will be taking part in this year's "Balikatan" exercise slated from April 22 to May 8 this year.

Navy chief: Reservists to play vital role in PH's new defense concept

NAVAL RESERVISTS could play a major role in the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Navy (PN) flag-officer-in-command Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr. has said.