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Philippines, US troops train for disaster response
by Michael Punongbayan - June 6, 2026 - 12:00am
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command are training together, not for military operations purposes but for disaster preparedness and response.
US cancels Romualdez’s diplomatic, tourist visas
by Michael Punongbayan - June 6, 2026 - 12:00am
The United States has revoked the diplomatic and tourist visas it issued to former House speaker Martin Romualdez, Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez confirmed yesterday. 
Retired military, police call for real anti-dynasty law
by Michael Punongbayan - June 4, 2026 - 12:00am
Some 115 retired military and police officials are calling on Congress to pass a “genuine” law against political dynasties instead of what some refer to as a toned-down version that is being discussed...
AFP: Info on Chinese structures in Panatag under validation
by Michael Punongbayan - June 3, 2026 - 12:00am
Circulating information about China building structures on Panatag Shoal is still being verified, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said yesterday.
Philippines, New Zealand ink new trade deal
by Michael Punongbayan - May 31, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines and New Zealand have signed a new landmark agreement that will now boost trade and investment opportunities for both countries.
2 Army trainees die from heat stroke
by Michael Punongbayan - May 31, 2026 - 12:00am
Two Army trainees died while undergoing training in Capas, Tarlac on Tuesday, according to the military.
Philippines verifying Chinese structures in Panatag
by Michael Punongbayan - May 31, 2026 - 12:00am
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. confirmed yesterday that the Philippines has received “raw information” indicating that China has built structures in Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, also called Bajo...
Gibo attending Singapore defense summit
by Michael Punongbayan - May 28, 2026 - 12:00am
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. will again be joining his fellow defense chiefs and other top military leaders at a high-level regional defense summit in Singapore this week.
Philippines, Australia begin military drills
by Michael Punongbayan - May 27, 2026 - 12:00am
More than 400 Filipino and Australian soldiers are now locked in a month-long joint training exercise in the country under this year’s “Kasangga 2026-1” bilateral training activity.
Execs of raided steel firm cry harassment
by Michael Punongbayan - May 24, 2026 - 12:00am
Officials of a steel manufacturing company based in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental yesterday described as harassment the raid conducted on their facility by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation and the Presidential...
Philippines facing ‘info war’ over disputed seas
by Michael Punongbayan - May 24, 2026 - 12:00am
As the country prepares to mark in July the 10th anniversary of the landmark 2016 arbitral ruling on its maritime claim, senior military officials and security experts have warned of escalating “political and...
Philippines, Egypt push for stronger defense, security ties
by Michael Punongbayan - May 23, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines and Egypt are pushing for stronger defense and security relations that may soon pave the way for bilateral training activities and events for the military forces of both nations.
New US envoy preparing for travel to Philippines
by Michael Punongbayan - May 23, 2026 - 12:00am
Newly confirmed United States Ambassador Lee Lipton met with Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez following the Senate confirmation of the Florida businessman’s nomination, the US embassy in...
16 PAF trainer planes grounded over fatal Benguet crash
by Michael Punongbayan - May 22, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine Air Force has grounded 16 other PAF trainer aircraft following a fatal crash in Tuba, Benguet that killed two pilots on Wednesday morning.
2 dead as PAF plane crashes in Benguet
by Michael Punongbayan - May 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Two military pilots were killed after a trainer plane of the Philippine Air Force crashed in the forest of Tuba in Benguet yesterday morning.
Steel plant raided for ‘hazardous’ materials; 69 Chinese questioned
by Michael Punongbayan - May 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Joint government teams raided the Philippine Sanjia Steel Corp. in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental for the alleged presence of hazardous materials in the facility on Friday.
Top US economic affairs exec to visit Philippines
by Michael Punongbayan - May 17, 2026 - 12:00am
US Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg will be traveling to the Philippines this week, the US Department of State announced yesterday.
Japan may export surface-to-ship missiles to Philippines
by Michael Punongbayan - May 16, 2026 - 12:00am
Japan’s Ministry of Defense is reportedly considering the possibility of exporting surface-to-ship missiles to the Philippines.
AFP chief: Marines at Senate to secure facility
by Michael Punongbayan - May 15, 2026 - 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines —  Members of the Philippine Marines were at the Senate complex on Wednesday to secure the area and not just individual senators, Armed Forces chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said, as...
Philippines eyes more Chinese tourists
by Michael Punongbayan - May 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Despite differences and disagreements on the issue of the West Philippine Sea, the Philippines wants more Chinese tourists to visit and experience the country’s beauty, culture and warm welcome that Filipinos...
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