MANILA—Despite peace negotiations with various insurgent groups, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced that 10,000 more troopers are needed to meet the rising threats...
MANILA, Philippines—Lieutenant General Eduardo Año has been appointed as 57th Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff and replaced AFP General Ricardo Visaya. Año...
MANILA, Philippines—Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the continuation of joint military exercises with U.S. forces, but the number of drills will be reduced and will...
MANILA, Philippines—U.S. and Philippine forces opened joint combat exercises under some uncertainty on Tuesday, days after the Philippines’ new leader said they would be the last...
MANILA—Rafael Alunan III, former secretary of Department of Interior and Local Government during Fidel V. Ramos’ (FVR) term as president, on Friday said that Mrs. Marcos...
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines is now on red alert after Pres. Rodrigo Duterte lifted the unilateral ceasefire order with the New People’s...
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief-of-staff Gen. Ricardo Visaya has told Army officers and enlisted personnel to “be patient” on the promised pay...
MANILA – With the military about to play a more active role in law enforcement operations especially in the neutralization of the illegal drugs trade, newly-appointed...
MANILA—The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will employ a “shock and awe” strategy in defeating the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) menace in Basilan and Sulu....
MANILA – Aside from focusing military pressure on terrorist groups known to be operating in the country, newly-appointed Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Lt....