AFP checking Chinese students’ influx in Cagayan
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is looking into the reported swarm of Chinese college students in the province of Cagayan.
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DND, AFP eye delisting of Alvarez as military reservist
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are looking at a possible investigation of Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez and his delisting from the roll of reservists in the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC).
14 countries observing expanded Balikatan
MANILA, Philippines — Representatives of 14 nations will arrive in the country as observers in the coming Balikatan exercises, the biggest multi-nation assembly so far, to witness the annual joint drills originally conducted only by Philippine and US troops.
2 Navy pilots killed in Cavite helicopter crash
MANILA, Philippines — Two Philippine Navy pilots died when their military training helicopter crashed at the Draga reclamation area, which is near the Cavite City public market, early yesterday morning.
‘Emulate bravery of Bataan defenders’
MANILA, Philippines — As Filipinos commemorated Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) yesterday, President Marcos called on Filipinos to emulate the bravery and resilience of the country’s heroes during World War II to overcome “foul forces” and other present challenges confronting the nation.
All systems go for 4-nation naval drills in West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and treaty allies the US, Australia and Japan are embarking on joint naval exercises today – including anti-submarine warfare – in a show of force in the face of China’s growing aggressiveness in pushing its claims in the South China Sea.
‘US not escorting trips to Ayungin’
MANILA, Philippines — Despite increasing Chinese harassment of Philippine vessels, the country will continue resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal on its own, without outside help, according to a ranking official of the National Security Council.
Balikatan to showcase Philippine’s archipelagic defense
MANILA, Philippines —The Philippines’ upcoming joint annual Balikatan military exercises with the United States – this time also with France – will showcase the new archipelagic defense concept of the Marcos administration, according to the military.