China pressure drives AFP defense shift
Strong rhetoric from China over developments in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has further reinforced the resolve of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP),…
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Strong rhetoric from China over developments in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has further reinforced the resolve of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP),…
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With regard to OFWs, Section 10 of Republic Act 8042, as amended by Republic Act 10022, states that original and exclusive jurisdiction over their claims shall…
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TARLAC CITY – A total of 300 families, including Indigenous People (IP) members and other residents, received rice assistance, financial aid, and medical…
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Some vessels managed to slip through the United States’ naval blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz, maritime data showed on Thursday.
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday reported that it conducted a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity from 9 to 12 April 2026 with the…
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The statement came after Trump ordered the blockade following marathon US-Iran talks in Pakistan over the weekend that failed to produce a peace agreement.
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Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Friday emphasized that maritime security is a shared responsibility among stakeholders.
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‘Priority now is to ensure an evacuation that guarantees the safety of navigation.’
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Amid a national energy crisis, strengthened maritime security in the West Philippine Sea is seen as crucial for protecting coastal livelihoods, sustaining…
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The Philippines is reinforcing its position in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) by deepening its security ties with allies, as officials stress that a sustained…
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Filipino business groups hailed the President’s recent signing of an executive order granting him temporary authority to reduce or suspend excise taxes on oil…
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Despite being surrounded by water, Eastern Visayas is experiencing a dearth of maritime schools, forcing students who want to pursue high-paying careers at sea…
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A global security expert warned that China’s activities in the Philippines extend beyond the West Philippine Sea (WPS), with influence operations allegedly…
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Philippine and United States (US) military forces flexed their maritime muscle as they conducted a joint sea-and-air exercise in Manila Bay and the waters off…
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BACOLOD CITY — Fire officials here are pushing to organize more community auxiliary groups as data shows only 16 of the city’s 61 villages have established…
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will begin an “extraordinary session” on Wednesday to discuss shipping amid the…
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LUGUS, Sulu — In a region long marked by clan feuds and armed conflict, a quiet shift toward peace is taking shape.
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Dental professionals say awareness and early care are critical in addressing oral health issues.
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