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.
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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.
Philippine Army Joins BFP in Battling Mawab Bus Fire
Soldiers from the 10th Infantry Division deployed a fire truck to help extinguish a burning passenger bus on a Davao de Oro highway, with no injuries reported.
NPA Commander, Fighter Slain in Bukidnon Military Operations
Separate military engagements in Bukidnon on June 21, 2026 left two NPA fighters dead and resulted in the seizure of three high-powered firearms from communist rebels.
PH-US Forces Wrap Up 4th Joint Sea Drill in West Philippine Sea
Philippine and American forces concluded a six-day joint maritime exercise in the West Philippine Sea, marking the fourth such bilateral drill between the two allies in 2026.
PH-Australia Kasangga Drill Tests Coastal Defense in Camarines Sur
Allied troops from the Philippines and Australia conducted a joint coastal defense exercise in Pasacao, Camarines Sur on June 16, 2026, as part of the month-long Exercise Kasangga.
Pag-ugyon 2026: Iloilo Drill Simulates Missile Strike Response
Dozens of Philippine government agencies joined a large-scale territorial defense exercise in Miag-ao, Iloilo on June 16, 2026, testing coordinated responses to a simulated missile attack scenario.
11th Infantry Division Wraps Up Aviation Ops Seminar in Sulu
Twenty soldiers from the 104th Infantry Battalion finished a nine-day aviation interoperability course in Siasi, Sulu, as the 11th Infantry Division formally concluded AAOS Class 01-2026 on June 16.
Military Forces Rush Relief Goods to Quake-Ravaged Mindanao Towns
Philippine Army and Air Force units have delivered thousands of food packs, clean water, and rescue support to quake-stricken communities in Davao Occidental and Sarangani following a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake.
Warrant Arrest in Tacloban Nabs Drug Suspect Amid AFP-PNP Drive
Authorities in Tacloban City apprehended a no-bail drug suspect on June 10, 2026, through a coordinated Army-police operation backed by a Regional Trial Court warrant.
