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Gibo working with Jinggoy to amend espionage law
by Michael Punongbayan - October 6, 2024 - 12:00am
Amid concerns over possible spying activities in the country by Chinese nationals disguised as Filipinos, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. has committed to work with Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada...
DFA cancels Alice Guo’s passport
by Michael Punongbayan - October 5, 2024 - 12:00am
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has canceled the Philippine passport of dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo, saying that it was acquired through fraudulent means.
Yulo joins Philippine Navy
by Michael Punongbayan - October 3, 2024 - 12:00am
Paris Olympics two-gold winner Carlos Yulo is now a reservist of the Philippine Navy holding a rank of Petty Officer 1st Class.
China ships maintain presence in key West Philippine Sea areas
by Michael Punongbayan - October 2, 2024 - 12:00am
While Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea have decreased in number, they have maintained a presence in three key land features where naval and coast guard ships have intensified operations in the past seven...
No casualties, but 77,000 affected by Super Typhoon
by Michael Punongbayan - October 2, 2024 - 12:00am
Super Typhoon Julian spawned heavy rains, widespread flooding and landslides in various parts of Northern Luzon, affecting over 77,000 people, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Co...
NZ joins West Philippine Sea exercises with Philippines, US, Australia, Japan
by Michael Punongbayan - September 29, 2024 - 12:00am
New Zealand, for the very first time since similar activities began, has joined Australia, Japan, the Philippines and the United States in a multilateral maritime cooperative activity in the West Philippine Se...
Philippines slams North Korea over continuing ballistic missile launches
by Michael Punongbayan - September 28, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippines expressed serious concern and strongly denounced yesterday the continuing ballistic missile launches being conducted by North Korea.
Philippine congratulates China on 75th founding anniversary
by Michael Punongbayan - September 28, 2024 - 12:00am
Amid strained relations over territorial issues in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Philippines greeted and congratulated China on its 75th founding anniversary on Thursday.
AFP, PCG complete resupply mission in Ayungin
by Michael Punongbayan - September 28, 2024 - 12:00am
The latest mission to supply troops on BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea was carried out smoothly despite a bigger Chinese presence in the area, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)...
Philippines semicon industry to benefit from US-funded program
by Michael Punongbayan - September 27, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippines is among the countries selected for a $13.8-million program funded by the United States to expand and develop the workforce, as well as improve the regulatory environment to support the growth of...
AFP eyes buying more ships to protect West Philippine Sea
by Michael Punongbayan - September 27, 2024 - 12:00am
Acquisition of more ships and other big-ticket items to improve patrolling in the West Philippine Sea is being eyed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, as part of the Horizon 3 phase of the AFP modernization...
Chinese ships in West Philippine Sea reach record high 251
by Michael Punongbayan - September 25, 2024 - 12:00am
The number of Chinese vessels swarming various parts of the West Philippine Sea has now reached a new record high of 251, of which 153 are concentrated within the vicinity of Ayungin and Escoda Shoals.
‘From K-pop to cuisine: Philippines-South Korea ties stronger’
by Michael Punongbayan - September 17, 2024 - 12:00am
Seoul and Manila’s friendship is “now stronger than ever,” South Korean Ambassador Lee Sang-hwa said, as the two nations marked 75 years of bilateral relations.
Expert pushes for expansion of Philippines partnerships in EU
by Michael Punongbayan - September 15, 2024 - 12:00am
The country should establish more strategic partnerships with like-minded states in the European Union, as it continues building up global alliances in response to new security realities unfolding.
Mindanao NPA leader killed in Cagayan
by Michael Punongbayan - September 15, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippine Army announced yesterday the neutralization of Edgar Arbitrario, a top New People’s Army leader from Mindanao, during an encounter with government troops in Peñablanca town in Cagaya...
Gibo, Brawner inspect naval base in Palawan
by Michael Punongbayan - September 14, 2024 - 12:00am
As the country ratchets up efforts to upgrade its defense capabilities, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. and Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. visited on Thursday key naval facilities...
Navy, Army officers receive Metrobank’s outstanding Filipinos award
by Michael Punongbayan - September 12, 2024 - 12:00am
Two Philippine Navy officers and one from the Philippine Army are this year’s outstanding soldier award recipients of the Metrobank Foundation for Outstanding Filipinos – Award for Soldiers.
US officer tells China: Rethink South China Sea tactics
by Michael Punongbayan - September 11, 2024 - 12:00am
With more Chinese vessels turning up slowly but steadily in the West Philippine Sea, the chief of the US Indo-Pacific Command has warned his counterpart in the People’s Liberation Army against making dangerous...
Indonesia thanks Philippines for 75 years of friendship
by Michael Punongbayan - September 8, 2024 - 12:00am
Celebrating 75 years of strong diplomatic relations, Indonesia has nothing but praises for the long-standing friendship that it has with the Philippines.
US to open new visa application center in Parañaque
by Michael Punongbayan - September 7, 2024 - 12:00am
The United States embassy in Manila will open a new Visa Application Center (VAC) in Parañaque City this month.
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