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The AFP says Chinese warships and coast guard vessels disrupted a Philippine rotation and resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal, forcing a temporary suspension.
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WestMinCom asserts that unilateral declarations placing MILF areas off-limits do not override the AFP and PNP's lawful security mandate, despite recent local…
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines condemns China’s ‘coercive and aggressive’ interception of three Philippine aircraft over Bajo de Masinloc, highlighting…
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) says it is fully prepared to help secure the first BARMM parliamentary elections on 14 September, working with the…
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AFP monitors 56 Chinese navy and coast guard vessels around four Philippine maritime features in August as it flags alleged Chinese influence operations…
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines warns that China-linked foreign malign influence is shifting from West Philippine Sea narratives to local political issues,…
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AFP and PNP strengthen security preparations for the 2026 BARMM Parliamentary Elections, coordinating with Comelec to protect voters, enforce the gun ban and…
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The DND is seeking an additional ₱76.96 billion for the AFP Modernization Program in 2027 after the proposed allocation was set at ₱50 billion, well below its…
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AFP backs calls for action against foreign state-sponsored disinformation targeting the West Philippine Sea, citing online propaganda, malign influence…
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Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro disputes claims that military and uniformed personnel pensions nearly triple the AFP modernization budget, calling for a review…
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