Tag: Philippines military
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De Lima: Deploy Navy to West Philippine Sea to foil harassment
Overview Manila—In the face of ongoing maritime tensions and repeated instances of intimidation in the West Philippine Sea, Rep. Leila de Lima of the Mamamayang Liberal party-list has urged the government to deploy the Navy in tandem with the Philippine Coast Guard to safeguard Philippine claims and deter harassment at sea. Her proposal comes as…
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China rocket launch spooks Palawan residents after loud explosions, military says
Overview: Palawan hears blasts tied to a Chinese rocket launch Residents of Puerto Princesa City in Palawan were startled on Saturday by loud explosions and rumblings that authorities said were tied to a rocket launch by China. The Western Command (WESCOM) of the Philippine military confirmed that the sounds were acoustic events associated with a…
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AFP renews allegiance to Code of Conduct amid corruption issues in government
AFP renews allegiance to Code of Conduct The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reaffirmed its commitment to the people and the state as it marked the 35th anniversary of its Code of Conduct. In a ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Monday, Oct. 6, AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo S. Brawner…