Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilbert Teodoro on Monday laid out Manila’s plans to deter Chinese efforts in the ...

THE potential purchase of F-16 jets by the Philippines from the US is not meant to harm the interests of any nation including China, a Philippine security ... It is merely part of the Armed Forces of ...

THE Philippine military on Wednesday said it was not preparing for war over a potential Chinese invasion of neighboring Taiwan, seeking to dispel concerns about its heightened military readiness.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Trump administration will work with allies to ramp up deterrence against threats ...

“This sale will also increase the ability of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to protect vital interests and territory, as well as expand interoperability with the US forces.” China warned ...

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday clarified that there was no imminent threat after Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. earlier told Filipino troops to be prepared in case of ...

the U.S. has repeatedly warned that it is obligated to help defend the Philippines if Filipino forces, ships and aircraft come under an armed attack, including in the South China Sea. Hegseth ...