Rappler's latest stories on Philippines defense
PH Navy’s upcoming frigate begins sea trials in South Korea
The BRP Jose Rizal is expected to be delivered to the Philippines by May 2020, and will be the most powerful warship in the Philippine Fleet
U.S. funds P1 billion in programs to help BARMM transition, fight terrorism
Suicide bombings in Mindanao are a ‘major concern,’ says a top US counterterrorism official visiting Manila to boost cooperation in tactical response, border security, and cutting terrorist funding
[ANALYSIS] Philippine defense spending in 2018: What data tells us
The Philippines has to be smart about improving its security beyond defense budgets and military acquisitions and allocations
Canada to review helicopter deal with Philippines – reports
'If they don’t want to sell, well we may consider the prospect of procuring them from other sources,' says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
Regional intel: ISIS fighters in Mindanao triple PH's estimate
Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu says intelligence pegs the number of ISIS fighters in the Philippines at 1 200 including 40 Indonesians a stark contrast from the Philippines 250 400 estimate
Japan gives Philippines patrol ships
The new vessels and planes are on top of 10 coast guard ships that Tokyo pledged to the previous Philippine leader Benigno Aquino
Gibo Teodoro: I will think about DND post offer
UPDATED The former defense secretary meets with president elect Rodrigo Duterte
PH mulls 'submarine force' amid dispute with China
UPDATED We might have to undergo various aspects of our own military capabilities that had never been part of our needs says President Benigno Aquino III explaining how Philippine policies have been affected by the row with China
US military equipment arrive in Subic for Balikatan 2016
The shipment includes Humvee vehicles trucks jeeps backhoes and bulldozers
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China’s 2015 military strategy, what it means for the PH
The Philippines must push ASEAN to draft a binding Code of Conduct without Chinese participation
Poe-Binay 2016, HIV in Philippines, DND chopper deal | 12PM wRap
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The Philippines should spend more on defense
In terms of per capita defense spending the Philippines at 32 9 million is the third lowest in ASEAN in 2014 ahead only of Cambodia and Indonesia
Duterte: Revive ROTC amid China’s build-up in West PH Sea
The Davao City mayor who is being groomed for a presidential bid says relying on the United States is not enough to defend the Philippines’ maritime territory
Aquino confirms all 12 FA-50 fighter jets in by 2017
What the Philippines has at present are very ancient planes like the Nomad which can do 8 9 hour round trips Aquino tells reporters in Busan South Korea
PH finalizing P2.68B air defense radar deal with Israel
The project will fund the installation of radar systems in Palawan to cover the West Philippines Sea and old radar sites Lubang and Pasuquin
Hagel: PH-US war games 'important to regional security'
US defense chief Chuck Hagel calls Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin to congratulate and thank him on the signing of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement EDCA
Voltaire Gazmin: The untouchable
Defense Secretary Gazmin s critics know better than to openly attack or call for his resignation Find out why
PH, US bases access talks reach 'impasse'
The setback is expected to delay the agreement that they initially wanted to finish between 4 and 6 rounds No schedule has been set for the next round
Habier Malik 'obviously' dead - Gazmin
Outgoing Western Mindanao Command chief Lt General Rey Ardo also believes Malik died in Zamboanga during the standoff
Hagel: US not asking for permanent bases in PH
US defense chief Chuck Hagel says permanent bases reflect an outdated cold war mentality
Why DND plans to move Air Force, Navy to Subic
Subic is the best alternative the defense department says because as a former US base it has facilities that can accommodate warships and additional helicopters
Allegations of human rights violations declining – AFP
The military claims allegations of mission related human rights violations have been continuously declining since President Benigno Aquino III assumed power in 2010
Enrile: US access to PH bases may violate law
Sen Juan Ponce Enrile and other UNA senators say the government s plan to give foreign troops greater access to PH bases is legally questionable
Top US Pacific commander to visit Manila
No open media events are planned for the visit
PH asks U.S. for radars, patrol boats, planes
The Philippines has submitted a list of hardware to the US to help it achieve a minimum credible defense says Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario
[FULL STATEMENT] PH, US commit to a 'robust, agile' alliance
The Philippines and the US issue a joint statement after bilateral talks in Washington reaffirming a commitment to strengthen cooperation in defense environment and trade among others
