SAF to join Balikatan exercises
Commandos from the elite Special Action Force of the Philippine National Police will join the Balikatan military exercises with the US, which begin tomorrow......»»
Fish catch down since Balikatan – group
Fish catch around Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal has decreased since the start of the Balikatan exercises, which may have prompted the Chinese to send more vessels to the area and continue harassing Filipino fishermen, a local fishers’ group said yesterday......»»
Philippines, US launch annual joint military drills
Manila, Philippines - Thousands of Filipino and American troops will kick off joint military exercises in the Philippines on Monday, as Beijing's growing assertiveness in the region raises fears of a conflict.The annual drills - dubbed Balikatan, or 'shoulder to shoulder' in Tagalog - will be concentrated in the northern and western parts of the archipelago nation, near the potential flashpoints of the South Chi.....»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0700 GMT, April 22
MANILA -- More than 16,700 Philippine and U.S. troops started their largest-ever annual joint military drills on Monday amid criticisms that the drills threaten regional peace and stability. According to the Philippine military, the 19-day exercises, dubbed "Balikatan 2024," will involve around 5,000 Philippine and 11,000 U.S. troops, making it the largest iteration of the Philippines-U.S. joint drills conducted.....»»
2 Chinese ships spotted near Palawan ahead of Balikatan
MANILA, Philippines — Two ships from the Chinese maritime militia were seen about 30 nautical miles from the coast of Palawan before the Balikatan exercises this year, according to an American maritime expert. Ray Powell, who leads Project Myoushu (South China Sea) at the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation at Stanford University, shared.....»»
Speaker seeks expanded Balikatan, appeals for increased US aid
Speaker Martin Romualdez asked his lawmaker-counterparts in US Congress for an expansion of joint military exercises in the Philippines and also sought an increased US foreign military financing......»»
14 countries observing expanded Balikatan
Representatives of 14 nations will arrive in the country as observers in the coming Balikatan exercises, the biggest multi-nation assembly so far, to witness the annual joint drills originally conducted only by Philippine and US troops......»»
Marcos: No additional EDCA sites in Philippines
The government has no plan of giving US forces access to more military bases in the country under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, President Marcos said yesterday, even as he expects expanded joint combat exercises with US and Japanese troops in the coming months......»»
All systems go for 4-nation naval drills in West Philippine Sea
The Philippines and treaty allies the US, Australia and Japan are embarking on joint naval exercises today – including anti-submarine warfare – in a show of force in the face of China’s growing aggressiveness in pushing its claims in the South China Sea......»»
All systems go for 4-nation naval drills in West Philippine Sea
The Philippines and treaty allies the US, Australia and Japan are embarking on joint naval exercises today – including anti-submarine warfare – in a show of force in the face of China’s growing aggressiveness in pushing its claims in the South China Sea......»»
Philippines, US air forces back together for Cope Thunder
The Philippine Air Force and the US Pacific Air Force are set to embark on joint exercises – involving their advanced fighter jets – from April 8 to 19 for this year’s iteration of Cope Thunder, an annual air defense and offense training event to be held in Luzon......»»
Pope canonizes first female Argentine saint before meeting with Milei
Mama Antula was an 18th century consecrated lay woman who renounced her family's riches to focus on charity and Jesuit spiritual exercises.....»»
Huangyan Dao is beyond limits of Philippine territory: FM spokesperson
BEIJING, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- Huangyan Dao is China's inherent territory, which is beyond the limits of Philippine territory, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Friday. China has indisputable sovereignty over the island and its adjacent waters. China exercises sovereignty and jurisdiction over Huangyan Dao in a continuous, peaceful and effective manner, Wang told a regular press briefing whe.....»»
Huangyan Dao is beyond limits of Philippine territory: FM spokesperson
BEIJING, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- Huangyan Dao is China's inherent territory, which is beyond the limits of Philippine territory, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Friday. China has indisputable sovereignty over the island and its adjacent waters. China exercises sovereignty and jurisdiction over Huangyan Dao in a continuous, peaceful and effective manner, Wang told a regular press briefing whe.....»»
Faye Lorenzo nakakaloka ang chika sa unang pagkikita nila ni Coleen
TAWANG-TAWA kami sa kuwento ng Kapuso sexy actress na si Faye Lorenzo tungkol sa unang pagtatagpo nila ni Coleen Garcia. Magkasa ang dalawa sa upcoming movie na “Playtime” produced by Viva Films and GMA Pictures under the direction of Mark Reyes. Ka-join din nila sa “Playtime” na isang suspense-thriller drama, sina Xian Lim at Sanya.....»»
Krishnah Gravidez quits Miss Charm International to join Miss World Philippines
Fans and avid supporters of reigning Miss Charm Philippines Krishna Gravidez were shocked to learn that the curvaceous Baguio maiden has ended her journey to, what pundits consider, a shoo-in victory for the Miss Charm International crown......»»
Gerald Anderson s team beats Vice Ganda s as Kapamilya celebrities join Star Magic All-Star Games 2024
The 2024 Star Magic All-Star Games was a huge success after drawing attention from within Araneta Coliseum and online last June 2......»»
Paco Magsaysay: RM’s grandson shares his own life lessons
Francisco “Paco” Delgado Magsaysay spent most of his growing up years in Houston, Texas, where his mom Isabel moved to join her second husband and Paco’s stepfather, Dr. Kenneth B. McCredie......»»
Stars join ‘unboxing’ of healthcare app’s game-changing offerings
Top artists lent their time, effort and talent to the recent “unboxing” of the game-changing mWell milestones for the healthcare industry......»»
Thousands in Basilan join MNLF’s Bangsamoro party
Thousands of residents from across the 11 towns and two cities in Basilan have pledged allegiance to the Bangsamoro Party of the Moro National Liberation Front during a gathering in the island province on Thursday......»»
Global reunion in Las Vegas marks Upsilon Sigma Phi North America’s 25th year
Over 338 registered attendees, including 200 Upsilonians from all over the world representing batches 1955 to 2023, congregate in Las Vegas, Nevada from May 30 to June 1 to join the Upsilon Sigma Phi North America Global “Bente Singko” reunion slated at the Orleans Hotel and Casino......»»