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GSIS seeks clarity on proposed military pension fund reform

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 24 03:38 PM

The GSIS said Wednesday it was hoping for more clarity on a proposal to reform the pension scheme of military and uniformed personnel. Read more »

Stronger PH-US ties not about China: envoy

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 17 12:59 PM

Carlson on Wednesday defended the renewed partnership of Manila and Washington in the face of mounting tensions in the disputed South China Sea. Read more »

US envoy: EDCA sites can only be used with Philippine invitation

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 17 12:58 PM

The Philippine bases that American troops can access under EDCA are not US military bases, Washington's envoy to Manila clarified Wednesday. Read more »

PH, US soldiers conduct combat simulation drills

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 22 04:02 AM

The exercise included the live firing of the Bangalore torpedo and the Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System (APOBS). Read more »

AFP to give aid to fishers affected by 'Balikatan'

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Updated as of Apr 12 11:36 AM

The AFP is coordinating with the Zambales government to provide assistance to fisherfolk affected by the no-sail zone policy during the Balikatan. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: April 10, 2023

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 10 10:53 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

PH, US troops conduct live fire drills in Nueva Ecija

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 03:21 PM

The drill is part of Salaknib Exercise, the annual exercise geared towards strengthening the interoperability of Filipino and American soldiers. Read more »

Masbate now 'peaceful' after rebel attacks - military

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 30 11:45 AM

The situation in Masbate is now back to normal after a series of clashes between communist rebels and security forces in the province last week Read more »

PH Army monitoring those leaving force after ex-soldiers tagged in Degamo slay

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 25 02:41 PM

Counseling, seminars, and debriefing are important as soldiers become civilians after leaving or retiring from their force, Defense Spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said. Read more »

Marcos eyes housing for cops, soldiers: Palace

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 22 04:52 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is planning to provide housing for cops and soldiers, saying he is 'determined' to accomplish it, Malacañang said. Read more »

Another Filipino 'comfort woman' dies

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Updated as of Mar 20 01:53 PM

Filipino 'comfort woman' Hilaria Bustamante has died, the group Lila Pilipina announced early Monday. Read more »

AFP: Ex-soldiers have 'dangerous' skills; transition program needed

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Updated as of Mar 10 02:42 PM

The AFP is eyeing transition programs for its discharged personnel who have 'dangerous' skills that could be used for crimes. Read more »

Mga kalaban sa 'Darna' nadagdagan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 19 10:02 PM

May mga bagong kalaban ang iconic Pinay superhero. Read more »

Darna’s ‘Super Soldiers’ enjoy chance to have powers, wear costumes

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 18 09:42 PM

Some cast of 'Mars Ravelo’s Darna' are embracing the major shift in their roles as they transformed from ordinary characters into 'Super Soldiers.' Read more »

AFP 'surprised but used to' leadership changes - spox

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Updated as of Jan 16 12:36 PM

The Armed Forces of the Philippines was 'surprised' by the sudden changes in the leadership of the defense services, its spokesperson said Monday. Read more »

Colombia to investigate claims US, local soldiers raped indigenous girls

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 14 09:32 AM

Colombia President Gustavo Petro on Friday ordered an investigation into the alleged rape of underage indigenous girls by US and local soldiers. Read more »

Centino reappointment as AFP chief 'legal' - solon

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 12 03:02 PM

The sudden change of leadership in the Armed Forces of the Philippines may have raised some eyebrows but it is within the bounds of law. Read more »

AFP: Nothing irregular in military leadership change

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 11 02:15 PM

There was no irregularity in the sudden change of leadership in the Armed Forces of the Philippines, a military official said Wednesday. Read more »

AFP tells Reds: No need for holiday ceasefire

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Updated as of Dec 20 02:19 PM

There's no need for a holiday ceasefire with the Communist Party of the Philippines, as far as the Armed Forces of the Philippines is concerned. Read more »

2 soldiers preparing for Abra quake response killed by alleged NPA: military

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 27 06:37 PM

Two soldiers preparing to help in Abra's disaster response after a devastating quake were killed by suspected communist rebels, the military said. Read more »