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AFP condemns China’s interception of Philippine aircraft
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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AFP ready to help secure BARMM parliamentary polls
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 warns: Chinese ships remain active within WPS
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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AFP: China-linked influence shifting to local issues
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, PNP vow peaceful BARMM polls
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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DND seeks P77-B more for AFP modernization
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 pushes blocking foreign misinformation on WPS
AFP backs calls for action against foreign state-sponsored disinformation targeting the West Philippine Sea, citing online propaganda, malign influence…
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Gibo disputes AFP pension comparison
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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AFP backs crackdown on foreign influence campaigns
The AFP backed congressional calls for government action against alleged foreign state-sponsored malign influence campaigns, warning that the battle over the…
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AFP hits China’s ‘deceptive narratives,’ vows never to abandon Sierra Madre
The AFP accused China of pushing “deceptive narratives” over Ayungin Shoal and vowed never to abandon the BRP Sierra Madre, citing Beijing’s transformation of…
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