Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. is advocating for the removal of the cap on foreign loans to fund the military's modernization program. He warned that a decrease in capital outlay funds could negatively impact the Armed Forces of the Philippines' modernization efforts.

The new superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy, Lt. Gen. Michael Logico, told cadets that adhering to international humanitarian law is "non-negotiable," emphasizing its role in preserving humanity.

The Philippine military has expressed full support for the Department of Justice's decision to establish a maritime law unit, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award concerning the South China Sea.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is preparing to establish a space center, potentially evolving into a space command or force, as it aims to acquire military satellites to enhance its capabilities.

The Southern Luzon Command (Solcom) reports significant progress in its peace campaign, declaring the Calabarzon region a Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) area following a decline in communist insurgency.

The Philippines' armed forces chief has moved to quell fears of political intervention following a Senate leadership crisis that led to heightened security and stalled military promotions.

The Philippine Military Academy welcomed 367 new cadets on Reception Day, marking the beginning of their journey from civilian life to military discipline. These cadets will form the PMA Class of 2030.

Cadet First Class Mark Clement Centina, an honor graduate from the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) from Cadiz City, has achieved a military rank that surpasses his father's service.

The Philippine Military Academy's Class of 2026, and the Class of 2027, are being trained with future-focused warfare concepts and essential skills for modern military operations, including coding and survival techniques.

Cadet First Class Christine Kay Librada from Lipa City, Batangas, has become the top graduate of this year's 207-member Philippine Military Academy class, adding to the growing number of women achieving this distinction.

The Philippine Military Academy's Talang Dangal Class of 2026 is highlighted for its relatively balanced distribution across the three major service branches of the Armed Forces.

Japan's most extensive participation in a counter-landing and missile defense exercise with the US and Philippines signals its priorities in deterring Beijing in a Taiwan contingency, according to analysts.

Japan's participation in annual US-Philippine military exercises is viewed by analysts as a significant move, highlighting Tokyo's increasing role in regional alliances aimed at deterring China.

The Philippine military has arrested at least three Filipinos with ties to the country's armed forces on suspicion of spying for Beijing. They are accused of leaking information that led to maritime confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.

Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. is advocating for greater investment in the Philippine National Police Academy as the agency transitions away from the Philippine Military Academy.

Malaysia has raised concerns about potential military 'miscalculation' near Sabah amid escalating US-China rivalry in the region. The country specifically highlighted worries regarding a US-backed Philippine military base, fearing its implications for regional stability.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced plans to expand its direct commission program to recruit professionals with expertise in technology, cybersecurity, engineering, and artificial intelligence, aiming to build a future-ready force.

Senior Philippine military officers have emphasized continuity in leadership ahead of the expected retirement of Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jnr, which comes at a sensitive time for President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr.

A Chinese think tank's report, based on satellite imagery, indicates that the expansion of Philippine military bases accessible to US troops has progressed more slowly than anticipated.

The Philippine military announced that the New People’s Army’s (NPA) North Central Mindanao Regional Committee has been reduced to just 16 armed guerrillas, signaling a potential final push to end the communist insurgency.

Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. affirmed that the military will maintain its non-partisan stance despite calls for its involvement in recent political developments and corruption scandals.

The largest joint military drill between the US and the Philippines, with Japan's participation, has concluded, prompting concerns from Chinese experts about regional instability. The exercise is widely seen as targeting China amid heightened Indo-Pacific tensions.

A former nursing student, inspired by a family legacy and undergoing corrective eye surgery, successfully graduated from the Philippine Military Academy after an initial rejection.

The US embassy in Manila confirmed the deaths of two Americans in an April 19 clash between the Philippine military and the New People’s Army in Toboso, Negros Occidental, and subsequently warned US citizens about ongoing military operations.

The Philippine military has rejected Beijing's accusation that Manila staged evidence of cyanide use by Chinese fishermen near a disputed reef in the South China Sea. Filipino officials had previously accused Chinese fishermen of using cyanide around a grounded warship.

The Philippine military claims that communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels are recruiting foreigners, citing evidence recovered after a recent clash in San Jose Occidental Mindoro.

The Philippine military has denied allegations of intimidation, harassment, or torture against Charlize Cameron Garzon, an alleged New People’s Army (NPA) rebel captured in Occidental Mindoro.

The Philippine military conducted its first joint exercise with Japan's Self-Defense Forces and the US military near the Bashi Channel, located between Taiwan and the Philippines.

The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) formally incorporated 342 freshmen cadets into the Corps of Cadets in Baguio City, despite continuous rains, after they completed eight weeks of strenuous training.

General Logico, known as the 'barefoot general,' has been appointed as the new superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA). He officially took over the position, marking a significant leadership change at the institution.

The 4th Infantry Division (4ID) of the Philippine military recovered seven high-powered firearms from New People’s Army (NPA) rebels during operations in the Caraga Region over the weekend.

The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) is set to transform its old hospital into a 'technology-enabled' Modern Warfare Laboratory, with joint financing from the Bloomberry Cultural Foundation, Inc. (BCFI) and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).

The Philippine military used a helicopter to drop leaflets in remote areas of Maguindanao del Sur, urging Islamic State-aligned militants to surrender and residents to support peace efforts.

Japan's parliament has approved an agreement allowing the exchange of defense materials and logistical support with the Philippine military, driven by China's increasing assertiveness in the region.

Heirs of World War II veterans are in a dispute with the Philippine Military Academy over property at Camp Henry T. Allen in Baguio City, where the academy is constructing a pension management center.

Southern Luzon Command Commander Lt. Gen. Cerilo C. Balaoro Jr. and former Deputy Speaker Brig. Gen. Mikee Romero led multi-sectoral outreach missions to provide relief and hope to Mangyan villages affected by fire in the Philippines.

President Marcos delivered a speech to the Philippine Military Academy's 'Talang Dangal' Class of 2026, urging them to uphold loyalty to the Constitution. The graduating class is also highlighted for its diverse skills, including coding, alongside traditional military training.

President Marcos is expected to deliver a strong message on loyalty, discipline, and the rule of law at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 2026 graduation rites amid rising tensions.

Japan's Self-Defense Forces have conducted their first-ever firing of anti-ship missiles during joint military exercises with the Philippines. The missiles struck a decommissioned Philippine Navy corvette approximately 75 kilometers off the coast of Paoay, Ilocos Norte.

China has sent warships to the Pacific, a move that coincides with Japan joining annual US-Philippine military drills and deploying its own troops, ships, and aircraft, signaling growing regional tensions.

Cadets from the Philippine Military Academy visited Pagasa Island in the West Philippine Sea for a community outreach program. The event also provided them with an experience of life in the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

The Philippine military has called on New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Occidental Mindoro to release a Filipino-American woman believed to be in their custody, citing concerns for her emotional distress.

The Philippines signed a new 'status of visiting forces agreement' with France in Paris, hours after the Philippine military accused China of 'dangerous maneuvers' in the contested waterway.

BAGUIO CITY—“I’m nearing the twilight of my career,” Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said in an interview after attending the homecoming of the Philippine Military Academy from where he graduated 55 years ago. The 77-year-old senator told inquiring reporters he had “absolutely” no plan to run for higher office in 2028 and would