The United States and the Philippines have launched a new joint military initiative aimed at bolstering deterrence and defense readiness in the South China Sea, amid escalating regional tensions and reports of continued Chinese incursions in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »
The Philippines and Canada reached a historic milestone as Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Canadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty signed the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) on Sunday. Read more »
The DND Transformation Bill isn’t just another bureaucratic reform. It’s a long-overdue rethinking of how the country protects itself, a modernization of the very institution responsible for our defense and resilience. Read more »
The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) marked its 127th founding anniversary at Fort General Gregorio del Pilar in Baguio City, reaffirming its commitment to molding principled leaders for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Read more »
The Philippines and Finland have moved to deepen cooperation in promoting safe and fair labor mobility for Filipino professionals and skilled workers. Read more »
The Philippines may soon see a stronger, more tech-driven Armed Forces as House Deputy Majority Leader and Camarines Sur Rep. Luigi Villafuerte pushed for the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or military-grade drones to bolster defense and disaster response. Read more »
