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5 hours ago · 26. July 5, 2024. Recent developments in the West Philippine Sea have underscored the urgency for the Philippines to bolster its defense capabilities. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s approval of purchasing additional fighter jets signifies a critical step towards enhancing national security amid growing tensions with China.
5 days ago · The Philippines and the U.S. have a Mutual Defense Treaty, signed in 1951. Updated by recent Bilateral Defense Guidelines, the treaty reaffirms that an armed attack in the Pacific against either country’s armed forces will invoke mutual defense commitments.
3 days ago · MANILA – The Philippines' Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC) has stepped up its ability to protect its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and territories beyond this, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said Tuesday. "Nakita natin yun importansya ng ating EEZ, (pati) na ...
2 days ago · Published July 3, 2024 8:44pm. The National Security Council and the Department of National Defense sees no imminent threat from China despite Senator Imee Marcos' claim Beijing has aimed hypersonic missiles at military installations in the Philippines. According to JP Soriano’s report in 24 Oras on Wednesday, Marcos said she is worried about ...
3 days ago · FLORIDABLANCA, PAMPANGA, Philippines — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) simulated the retaking of an enemy-occupied military base in the country using all its main air assets during its 77th anniversary program attended by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday. The drills were held at the upgraded airstrip funded by the United States under ...
3 days ago · President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday approved the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 National Expenditure Program (NEP) supporting the key pillars of the administration’s Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028. Based on President Marcos’ directives and policy guidance, the government will prioritize food security, social protection ...
4 days ago · Officer in Command of the activity Lieutenant Peter Kuschert was pleased with how his team and the members from the Philippine Army cooperated on the course, which was held from May 13 to June 7. “Over the last three weeks, myself and instructors from the 1st Royal Australian Regiment have been conducting an integrated training course with ...
