As the first horizon of Armed Force of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program ends this year, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the government is now looking for platforms that can be used to boost the country’s external defense. “As we are now in the Second Horizon of our Armed Forces of […]

The 80th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Armey has reported that around 10 NPA fighters were killed along with two government troopers in a “meeting engagement” which lasted for two hours in General Nakar, Quezon Thursday afternoon. 80th Infantry Battalion commander Lieutenant Colonel Randolph Cabangbang said two soldiers were also wounded. Cabangban narrated that his […]

Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said that Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua conveyed to President Rodrigo Duterte, during their meeting March 27 in Davao City, China’s willingness for the implementation of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the coast guards of the two countries on the establishment of a Joint Coast Guard Committee on Maritime Cooperation. The […]

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte met with Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Chairman Nur Misuari at the Presidential Guest House in Davao City on March 27, 2017. Misuari was accompanied by his wife Madam Tarhata and son Abdulkarim.

The photo shows Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force sailors making gesture to Philippine Navy sailors aboard Gregorio del Pilar-class frigate BRP Andres Bonifacio during the LIMA 2017 Sea Exercise (LSX). LSX was conducted March 26 off Langkawi, Malaysia. FF17 was one of the 20 participants in LSX which included United States, Italy, Thailand, Australia, Indonesia, India, […]

PNP Chief Police Director General Ronald Dela Rosa welcomes the candidates of the 2017 Ganda Pulis in a courtesy call in Camp Crame a day before the coronation night. Each candidate hails from the different parts of the country representing her respective unit/regional office. The candidates have already visited an orphanage and a home for […]

Department of Health Regional Director Eduardo C. Janairo (with vest) of MIMAROPA (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan) with members of the rescue team of Kilos Agad Action Center (KAAC) of the Puerto Princesa City Health Office of Palawan and PAMAS staff receives a woman in labor from Brookespoint, Palawan during the launching and test run […]

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday send a letter to the Chinese embassy to seek clarification on on reported plying of Chinese vessels in Benham Rise, which has been declared part of the country’s continental shelf. “The Philippines has expressed concern about the reported presence of Chinese ship in Benham Rise, which has […]

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has commissioned into service BRP Malapascua (MRRV-4403), its third multirole response vessel (MRRV) from Japan, in a ceremony held at its headquarters in Manila Monday. The vessel will be under the helm of PCG Commanding Officer Gary Dale Gamotea. PCG spokesperson, Commander Armand Balilo, has earlier stated that the BRP […]

Malacañang on Thursday hailed a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Travel report listing the Philippines as one of five most welcoming countries in the world. “The Philippines is among the five world’s most welcoming countries, according to the British Broadcasting Corporation. It cited the Philippines’ going-out culture, which give expats plenty of opportunities to make friends,” […]