Against this backdrop, the Philippines stands out for its heavy reliance on the “rules-based order” in dealing with China in the West Philippine Sea. Under President Marcos Jr., the Philippine ...

The Philippine Congress has allocated 40 billion pesos (about 673 million U.S. dollars) in capital outlays for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) modernization program under the 2026 national ...

“Why is everybody so hot against Sen. Bato dela Rosa? He continues to work. He has good staff. His office is still ...

This is precisely why President Marcos' strategy of deepening partnerships with like-minded countries is crucial. Deterrence in today’s Indo-Pacific is not built by any single country acting alone. It ...

THE Philippine military said on Wednesday it is coordinating with the Defense department and lawmakers as its modernization framework nears expiry, adding it is reviewing the country’s security ...

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday said it has begun reviewing the current AFP Modernization Program.

Cooperation on tech such as 'unmanned aerial systems, electronic warfare, and naval systems' are crucial for the AFP's modernization, says Marcos ...

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Wednesday, Jan. 14, that it is prepared to support the crafting of a new modernization law as the current ...

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) on Tuesday said that it closed out 2025 with P14.1 billion in cash ...

INCREASED private-sector activity in its economic zones, among others, propelled state-run firm Bases Conversion and ...

MANILA, Philippines - State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) generated more revenues than it targeted in ...

There is an urgent need to pass a successor law to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program before the current one expires next ...