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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Manila’s top envoy to Washington expressed confidence Tuesday that the United States will not abandon the Philippines as it fights Beijing's assertiveness in the disputed ...

DFA Acting Deputy Assistant and newly-appointed spokesperson for maritime affairs Rogelio Villanueva, Jr. (Courtesy: Department of Foreign Affairs) The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday ...

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President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. congratulates Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr. who officially received his fourth star and took his oath on January 28, 2026.

USS John Finn (DDG-113) sailed alongside the Philippine Navy frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF 151) and the Philippine Coast Guard cutter BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV 8301) Jan. 25-26, 2026, for joint maritime ...

China deployed naval forces for patrols in the South China Sea earlier this week, while the United States conducted a maritime exercise with its treaty ally the Philippines. The U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet ...

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Officers and crew of BRP Antonio Luna (FF151) wave as USS John Finn (DDG113) passes during a Passing Exercise (PASSEX), highlighting camaraderie and professionalism between allied forces during the ...