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 government is investing P3.6 billion to build the Bagsakan ng Bayan (BBM) Mega Food Hub in Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ), a major step toward modernizing the Philippines’ agricultural logistics and strengthening national food security. 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 »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has officially outlawed Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) following the signing of Republic Act No. 12312, or the Anti-POGO Act of 2025. Read more »
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is ramping up its collaboration with Australia to counter fast-evolving threats, from online child exploitation and cybercrime to terrorism and transnational syndicates. 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 »
