Five Chinese Nationals Nabbed in BI Raid on Agusan del Sur Compound
Authorities detained five Chinese nationals at a company compound in Trento, Agusan del Sur, following a Bureau of Immigration-led operation targeting immigration law violations.
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Army’s Spearhead Division Gets New Two-Star General in Escanillas
Barely two weeks into leading the 3rd Infantry Division, Joey Escanillas has been elevated to Major General by AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Antonio Nafarrete at Fort Bonifacio.
VMMC, Sweden Team Up for Veteran Cancer Care and Digital Health
Philippine veterans gain a new health ally as Sweden and VMMC forge a joint initiative targeting early lung cancer detection and hospital digitalization.
Lt. Gen. Logico Takes Helm of PMA as Valencia Bows Out
Promoted to three-star rank on the spot, Lt. Gen. Michael Logico formally took over as the 86th PMA Superintendent on July 22, vowing to prepare cadets for future warfare.
Nafarrete Takes Over as AFP’s 61st Chief in Camp Aguinaldo Rite
General Antonio Nafarrete assumed command as the AFP’s 61st Chief of Staff as President Marcos presided over the retirement of General Romeo Brawner, the first to complete a full three-year term under R.A. 11939.
Lt. Gen. Nafarrete Sworn In as AFP’s New Top Commander
Antonio Nafarrete formally took command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on July 21, 2026, becoming the 61st AFP Chief of Staff at Camp Aguinaldo.
China Coast Guard Beats PH Navy Sailor at Ayungin Shoal
Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel were physically attacked by Chinese Coast Guard crew near BRP Sierra Madre on July 20, with one sailor struck on the head using a wooden baton.
New Commander Takes Over Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division
Brigadier General Joey Escanillas assumed leadership of the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division on July 15, 2026, succeeding a retiring commander who oversaw major gains against communist insurgents across the Visayas.
Teodoro Rallies Filipinos Behind WPS Rights on 10th Arbitration Anniversary
Marking a decade since the historic 2016 Arbitral Award, Defense Secretary Teodoro led nationwide commemorations urging Filipinos to protect their maritime heritage.
Philippines Has the Money for Defense — Corruption Spends It First
Corruption drains far more from the national budget each year than the full cost of Philippine naval modernization, leaving sovereignty underfunded by political design.
Resident’s Tip Uncovers Rebel Weapons Cache in Oriental Mindoro
Acting on a voluntary tip from a civilian, Army troops dug up firearms and explosives hidden by communist rebels in Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro on July 9, 2026.
Military Units Rescue Flood Victims Across Central Mindanao
Troops from three Army brigades conducted rescue and relief operations across nine municipalities in central Mindanao after heavy rains triggered widespread flooding on July 8 and 9.
BIFF-Bungos Chairman Slain in Maguindanao Predawn Raid
Esmael Abubakar, the long-wanted head of the BIFF-Bungos Faction, was killed during a warrant-serving operation in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte on July 5, 2026.
PMA Exposes Over 450 Cadets to Olympic-Level Shooting Sport
More than 450 Philippine Military Academy cadets witnessed an Olympic shooting demonstration at Fort Del Pilar, organized with the PSC and PNSA to broaden their athletic development.
PMA 2026 Entrance Exam Heads to Eastern Mindanao on July 11
Aspiring cadets across Caraga, Northern Mindanao, and Davao may choose from seven designated testing centers for the PMA’s Eastern Mindanao Cluster exam scheduled July 11–12, 2026.
Japanese E-2D Makes First-Ever Philippine Landing at Clark
A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force E-2D early warning aircraft touched down at Clark Air Base on July 2, 2026, marking the first time the advanced aircraft has ever landed on Philippine soil.
Marcos Vows Steady PAF Funding at 79th Anniversary Rites
Marking its 79th year, the Philippine Air Force received a firm modernization commitment from President Marcos during ceremonies held at Villamor Air Base.
INC Rallies Behind Marcoleta in Unannounced EDSA Protest
Tens of thousands of Iglesia ni Cristo members descended on EDSA without a permit, backing Senator Marcoleta amid a P75-million plunder case filed by the Ombudsman.
