Marcos, AFP discuss marine defense
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos and military officials tackled the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept during a command conference at Malacañang on Tuesday.
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Chinese ships move into blockade position in Scarborough Shoal
MANILA, Philippines — A People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy warship, eight China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels and 34 Chinese maritime militia (CMM) ships have moved into a blockade position in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) to intercept the Atin Ito! civilian convoy Wednesday evening.
Philippines-Australia joint drills kick off in Isabela
BAGUIO CITY — The Philippines-Australia Army to Army exercises dubbed “Kasangga” 01-2024 started Monday at the 5th Infantry "Star" Division (5ID) headquarters, in Camp Melchor Dela Cruz in Barangay Upi, Gamu town in Isabela.
Press Release - Gatchalian seeks strengthening of PH Coast Guard amid continuing Chinese aggression in WPS
Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill seeking to reform and reorganize the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to build its capacities amid the continuing aggression of Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea.
Philippines, Australia hold joint drills in Isabela
MANILA, Philippines — At least 150 Philippine and Australian soldiers are taking part in a joint training as part of the first leg of this year’s Kasangga exercise in Gamu, Isabela.
Israel strikes Gaza as more Rafah evacuations ordered
RAFAH, Palestinian Territories — Israel on Saturday hit parts of Gaza including Rafah where it expanded an evacuation order, as the UN warned an outright invasion of the crowded city risked an "epic" disaster.
UN chief warns of 'epic disaster' as Israel tightens vice on Rafah
RAFAH, Palestinian Territories — UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Gaza risked an "epic humanitarian disaster" Friday as Israel pressed military operations around its far-southern city of Rafah crippling the work of aid agencies.
Chinese Military Says "Drove Away" US Ship In South China Sea
China's military closely monitored and "drove away" USS Halsey that entered the territorial waters of Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on May 10, the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army said in a statement on Friday.