Philippines eyes key defense pact with Japan

Agence France Presse 07/04/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The military chief of the Philippines expressed hope on Thursday that a key defense agreement with Japan, which would permit the deployment of troops on each other’s soil, will be signed during security discussions…

Marcos approves purchase of more fighter jets

John Eric Mendoza 07/04/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has approved plans to acquire multirole fighter (MRF) aircraft as part of the government’s thrust towards bolstering external defense capabilities. However, there are no final decisions on details such…

Brawner backs call to tap gun owners as reservists

John Eric Mendoza 12/13/2023

PALAWAN, Philippines — General Romeo Brawner Jr., the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), has endorsed the idea of enlisting gun owners as reservists and highlighted the need for more reservists in…

No truth to report PH nixed joining South China Sea drills – Brawner

John Eric Mendoza 08/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. on Monday debunked a Japanese media report stating that Philippine government declined to participate in a supposed multilateral naval exercise among…

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