Tag: Philippine military
Philippine military says will send more supplies to disputed reef
One of the charter boats carrying supplies to the outpost on Saturday was prevented from reaching the shoal, while the other succeeded
Army general sacked over links to murder case of Davao woman
Brigadier-General Jesus Durante ordered the killing of a woman outside her apartment last month, police said on Wednesday
Philippines boosts military in disputed sea after Chinese ‘encroachment’
The defense department said it had directed the armed forces "to strengthen the country's presence in the West Philippine Sea"
Philippine Air Force celebrates Women’s Month with first female fighter pilot
1Lt Jul Laiza Mae Camposano-Beran was checked out as the first female AS-211 combat mission ready pilot and wingman on Wednesday, March 30
US, Philippines kick off their largest-ever war games
Nearly 9,000 Filipino and American soldiers will take part in the 12-day training event across the main island of Luzon
Philippine military bishop backs call for mandatory military service
Bishop Florencio said the state should ensure that the rights of those who would undergo military service should be respected
Philippines accuses China of ‘harassment’ in disputed sea
Tensions over the resource-rich waters have spiked in the past week after Chinese coastguard ships fired water cannon at Philippine boats
Military bishop offers prayers for plane crash victims in Sulu
Bishop Oscar Florencio asked all military chaplains to offer Masses for the 50 people who died in the crash
Update: Philippine authorities order probe after military plane crash kills 50
Some passengers on the Lockheed C-130 jumped free seconds before the plane crashed and burst into flames
Philippines again suspends scrapping of troop pact with US amid China...
The suspension would be for a further six months while President Rodrigo Duterte "studies ... particular aspects of the agreement”