A deadly shooting in Cotabato left 3 dead and 15 wounded hours before BARMM voters went to the polls for the region’s first parliamentary election. Read more »
The Philippines is confronting a difficult budget equation as it seeks to strengthen its military while meeting the growing cost of pensions for military and uniformed personnel (MUP). Read more »
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is preparing to add more aircraft to its fleet as two AgustaWestland AW109E Power helicopters from the Philippine Air Force undergo preparations for transfer, strengthening the agency’s ability to respond to emergencies across Philippine waters. Read more »
The Philippines and France formalize a Visiting Forces Agreement, strengthening military cooperation, regional security efforts, and joint defense initiatives. Read more »
The DND, AFP Northern Luzon Command, and Laoac LGU provide farm equipment, medical and dental services, strengthening civil-military cooperation and community resilience. Read more »
This event follows the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between SM Prime and the PMA last January 16. Read more »
