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23 February

Philippine soldiers seen bannering the country's flag after killing almost 40 militants loyal to Islamic State groups

Eight Philippine Rebels Killed in Clashes: Army

Eight communist rebels and a policeman were killed in the Philippines during clashes between security forces and a Maoist insurgency group, the army said.

19 February

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Following West, Philippine Military Bans China-Linked TikTok Over Security Concerns

The Philippines now prohibits its military personnel from using the popular Chinese-owned mobile application TikTok due to cybersecurity risks.

16 February

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Residents of PH Island Facing Taiwan Urged to Join Military

The residents of an island province in the northernmost Philippines are being urged to join the military as the government plans to expand its defenses near Taiwan.

Jan- 2024 -

31 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Philippine Island Facing Taiwan Eyed for Next Exercises With US

An island in the northernmost Philippines is being eyed as the next location of an annual US-Philippines joint military exercise.

30 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Philippines OKs $35B ‘Re-Horizon 3’ Military Modernization Plan

The Philippine government has approved a revised military modernization plan, which would see it spend up to $35 billion in 10 years.

29 January

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Nine Islamist Militants Killed in Philippine Clash: Army

Nine Islamist militants including three suspects in a Catholic mass bombing in the southern Philippines have been killed in a clash with troops, the military said.

25 January

Asia Pacific