The communist rebels are using their holiday ceasefire to catch soldiers off guard, Malacañang said, after the NPA took hostage two soldiers and 12 militiamen in Agusan del Sur recently.
10 month agoThe Philippines wants to review its defense treaty with the United States, clarify coverage of disputed islands in the Spratlys and Scarborough Shoal.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 26km SE of Caburan, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 21km E of Tibanbang, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 23km N of Claveria, Philippines
10 month agoThe Philippines has begun repairs to its runway on Thitu, or Pag-asa, Island, its largest outpost in the Spratlys. Satellite imagery from AMTI reveals this and other upgrades at its South China Sea facilities
Suspects riding a red vehicle fire at the SUV of Elizaldy Rocafor and Roberto Delgado along the highway in San Narciso, Zambales.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 14km NW of Wawa, Philippines
Of the roughly 30 members of the Duterte Cabinet, 8 are retired military men and one is an ex-police official – or a 3rd of the Cabinet. Many of them are former military chiefs.
Duterte says if you want the killings to stop, if you want to live peacefully, if you want EJKs to stop, just drop it (illegal drugs)."
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 5km SSE of Talaga, Philippines
10 month agoDefense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim inspect the Balangiga bells during the arrival ceremony at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay City on Tuesday, December 11. Photos by Ben Nabong and Lito Boras/Rappler
7 terror suspects arrested in Malaysia foils terror attacks on non-Muslim places of worship. 1 AbuSayyaf member involved in kidnappings in southern Philippines and Sabah amongst those nabbed
10 month agoMindanao's first Pride March parade held in Cagayan de Oro city
10 month agoPhilippines Defence Minister Delfin Lorenzana confirmed that the Philippines Air Force selected the Turkish-made TAI T129 ATAK attack helicopter. Lorenza said "they can only get less than 10, maybe eight of that (T129)" according to their budget.
Philippines Army(AFP) buys 16 Blackhawks for $240 million
Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 - Mindanao, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 27km NE of Cortes, Philippines
Duterte says he takes marijuana to help him cope with his punishing schedule.
Duterte says people should stop going to church, should just build chapels in their own house.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 5km SE of Nueva Era, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 29km S of Pondaguitan, Philippines
11 month agoPresidentDuterte says praise for the opening of the Cavite Gateway Terminal should not go to him but to government workers.
Police Superintendent Michael John Deloso, who was ambushed in Cagayan de Oro Tuesday morning, is still in the intensive care unit.
11 month agoThe Philippine Navy tested a new missile system on Wednesday, coinciding with the last day of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit.
Chinese President Xi Jinping says China, Philippines share extensive common interests on South China Sea, urges practical cooperation for regional benefits
11 month agoPresident Rodrigo Duterte and President Xi Jinping delivered joint press statement.
11 month agoChinese President Xi Jinping meets President Rodrigo Duterte in Malacañang. With Duterte is Finance Secretary Sonny Dominguez.
11 month agoThe Malacañang guest book ready to be signed by Chinese President Xi Jinping right after welcome ceremony. MPC pool photos
11 month agoTight security in Manila ahead of Chinese President XiJinping's visit here tomorrow
