PH, Sweden discuss potential security partnership
THE Philippines and Sweden on Monday discussed the possibility of developing long-term bilateral cooperation amid security issues affecting both countries.
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Teodoro vows to use partnerships with allied states 'to the full'
MANILA, Philippines: Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. vowed to increase the tempo of activities with allied countries and other major partners not only in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) but in other areas in the country as China flexes its muscles in the South China Sea.
AFP revives old intel unit, denies coup rumors
(UPDATE) THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has revived its unit instrumental in the arrest of coup plotters and high-ranking communist party leaders and combatants in the 1980s and '90s, but its chief of staff has denied having received information about destabilization rumors.
Heavy rains displace over 2K in Davao
MANILA, Philippines: At least 2,212 persons were displaced after torrential rains swamped fourteen villages in three provinces in Davao region Tuesday due to a shear line or where the hot and cold air converge.
Brawner to AFP: Destroy 11 remaining NPA fronts
MANILA, Philippines: Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Monday ordered ground commanders to destroy the remaining 11 guerrilla fronts of the communist New People's Army (NPA) across the country.
PNP acquires new equipment
PHILIPPINE National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. on Monday showed off new equipment acquired by the agency that included firearms, vehicles and protection tools.
Military, police dispel ouster plot vs Marcos
MANILA, Philippines: The military and police dispelled reports circulating on social media about a plot to oust President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., pledging full support for their commander-in-chief.
'2-day US-PH patrols a success'
NAVAL vessels of the Philippines and United States completed two days of joint patrols in the seas within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ), despite being shadowed by Chinese ships.