Defense
Balabac residents get services through gov’t outreach program
More than 1,500 residents of Barangay Catagupan and its neighboring barangays in the island town of Balabac received various government services during an inter-agency...
PH archipelagic sea lanes bill serves as shield for sovereignty
A House leader on Wednesday said the measure establishing the archipelagic sea lanes (ASLs) in the Philippine waters would serve as the country's "shield"...
NSC approves civilian-led ‘Christmas Convoy’ to sail to West Philippine Sea
The National Security Council has now permitted a civilian-led Christmas Convoy to travel to the West Philippine Sea after initially urging its leaders not...
Phl-Australia joint maritime drill in WPS ends
The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Australian Defence Force concluded on Monday their Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA), a significant event aimed at...
Multilateral patrols in WPS likely by next year – Brawner
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. on Monday raised the possibility of multilateral patrols in the West Philippine Sea...
Chinese jets trail PAF aircraft during patrol drill with Australia in WPS
An aircraft belonging to the People's Liberation Army of China closely tracked a Philippine Air Force aircraft while it was engaged in the joint...
Aussie, Phl troops conduct MCA
Following their joint exercise with the US armed forces in the West Philippine Sea, Philippine troops have embarked on a new three-day Maritime Cooperative...
Phl, US maritime patrols shadowed by Chinese ship – Brawner
A Chinese vessel shadowed the joint maritime patrol of the Philippines and the United States but did not commit any aggressive actions, Armed Forces...
Phl, US ships conduct patrols in WPS, near Malampaya as MCA concludes
Philippine Navy and United States Navy warships conducted joint exercises while sailing in Palawan waters on Thursday morning November 23. Philippine Navy warships Gregorio del...
PH-U.S. engage in maritime, air drills in West Philippine Sea
The U.S. and the nation began joint naval and aerial exercise operations in the disputed West Philippine Sea region on Tuesday. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr....
Kamandag 07-23 joint military drill wraps up
The Kamandag joint military exercise, aimed at enhancing military readiness and mutual capabilities between the Philippines and the United States to respond to potential...
PH, US Marines showcase coastal defense capabilities in Kamandag 2023 in Palawan
Philippine marine troops from the 3rd Marine Brigade, along with members of the United States Marine Corps, conducted a coastal defense capability demonstration as...