Defense

Duterte has promoted Elson Hermogino from Rear Admiral to the rank of Admiral, four months after Hermogino was appointed as commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard Hermogino took over the leadership of the PCG in January Hermogino’s promotion was approved […]

China has reportedly deployed jamming equipment to Spratlys Two of which were installed on Kagitingan Reef and Panganiban Reef This was confirmed by a US defense official to the Wall Street Journal MANILA, Philippines  –  […]

Defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana asked the communist leaders to prove that they can control their fighters President Duterte already agreed to resume peace talks During the peace process last year, Lorenza revealed it was used […]

BFAR officials and scientists will be sailing to Benham Rise this week DA chief Manny Piñol said they will study if floating structures can be built to serve as rest and refuge area for scientists […]

The Chinese government has expressed concern over Duterte’s order to occupy uninhabited islands in the West Philippine Sea Earlier, Duterte ordered the military to build structures on these islands He also wanted the Philippine flag […]

The Philippine Navy has sent BRP Ramon Alcaraz to Benham Rise The underwater region will now be regularly patrolled by the Navy warship The move came amid reports that Chinese survey ships were spotted in […]

China has denied building radar station in Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine Sea In a statement, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said it places great importance on the PH-China relation The Philippine government, nevertheless, is […]

President Rodrigo Duterte said the Philippines cannot stop China from building structures in Panatag Shoal He said he cannot declare war against China because it will risk losing the entire police and military force The […]

The Chinese government insist the Philippines cannot claim territorial rights to Benham Rise It also admitted that Chinese vessels did sail in the area but denied doing any operation as alleged Also, a Chinese official […]