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 »
Nearly 2.4 million voters are set to participate in BARMM’s first regular parliamentary elections on Sept. 14, 2026, with security and voter education efforts underway. 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 is stepping up its call for stronger safeguards for Filipino seafarers as thousands of maritime workers remain caught in a dangerous situation around the Strait of Hormuz. Read more »
The Philippines and China have once again exchanged diplomatic protests following a recent confrontation in the West Philippine Sea. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with the Chinese ambassador to discuss the incident, while both governments reiterated their respective positions on the disputed waters. Read more »
