Philippines, US navies to hold 2-week exercise
The Philippines and United States navies are set to hold a two-week joint naval activity to strengthen international defense cooperation, ...
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AFP to recruit 2m reservists once ROTC made mandatory again
The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Friday said it is seeking to recruit two million more reservists annually once ...
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Environmental activists may face perjury raps — solon
The Armed Forces of the Philippines plans to file perjury raps against two environmental activists for recanting their sworn statement ...
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Australia, France, Israel militaries eye expanded defense ties with PH
Australia, France, and Israel are looking to expand their defense ties with the Philippines, their delegates told government and military ...
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‘Alarming’: Rozul Reef stripped of its corals
The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Saturday reported massive coral harvesting in Rozul Reef in the West Philippine Sea ...
Read moreUS-PH militaries eye 500 bilateral activities in 2024
The Philippines and the United States militaries are planning for at least 500 bilateral engagements in 2024, the Armed Forces ...
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CA confirms Gibo as DND chief, with 11 AFP officers
The Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed on Wednesday the ad interim appointment of Gilberto Teodoro Jr. as Secretary of the ...
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PH facilities in WPS lagging behind other nations—AFP
Other claimant countries in the Spratly Islands have far more modern facilities than the Philippines, a maritime domain patrol conducted ...
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AFP hits China Coast Guard ‘misplaced bullying’ in WPS
The presence of the China Coast Guard (CCG) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is “misplaced bullying” amid China’s continued ...
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Atayde to AFP: Inspire youth by showing love of country
QUEZON CITY First District Rep. Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde praised awardees of the inaugural “Tribute to Soldiers” on National Heroes ...
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