Security exec says PBBM won't abolish NTF-ELCAC

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. has “made it clear” that he will not abolish the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), National Security Council (NSC) Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya said Wednesday.

NSC: PH won't tolerate Chinese intrusion in territorial waters

A RANKING National Security Council (NSC) official on Tuesday said the Philippines is not tolerating the illegal activities of Chinese maritime forces in its territorial waters.

Senate executive session reinforces need to totally ban POGO in PH

SENATE DEPUTY Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros believes that the executive session convened on Wednesday by the Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality have strengthened the call of senators to totally ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country.

Security exec: SC ruling didn't say NTF-ELCAC a 'red-tagger'

THE NATIONAL Security Council (NSC) on Monday dismissed calls made by leftist groups calling for the abolition of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC).

Security exec: More countries seeking defense agreements with PH

SEVERAL COUNTRIES are willing to assist the Philippines in enhancing its defense capabilities through a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) or military exercises.

PH security exec to Reds: Consider gov't amnesty grant

NATIONAL SECURITY Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año on Tuesday renewed his call for remnants of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) to avail of the amnesty program offered by the government.

Año: Filipinos' support shows gov't stance on WPS in right direction

THE NATIONAL Security Council (NSC) on Thursday lauded the Filipinos' continued trust in the government's strategic alliances and diplomatic initiatives as part of its efforts to resolve the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue.

House approves P5.768-T budget for 2024

THE HOUSE of Representatives on Wednesday approved on the third and final reading the proposed PHP5.768-trillion national budget for next year with a 296-3 vote with no abstentions.