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Pinoys back stronger naval presence, diplomacy in West Philippine Sea – poll

MANILA, Philippines — Most Filipinos support expanded naval presence, continued diplomacy and the modernization of the Armed ...
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Philippine President Signs Bill to Stimulate Domestic Defense Industry

The Philippine Navy ship BRP Davao Del Sur takes part in the KAMANDAG 3 naval exercise along with assault amphibious vehicles from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and the U.S. Marines, in Manila ...
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AFP eyes more missiles, warships, fighter jets

MANILA, Philippines — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. has revealed the military’s plans to acquire more missile systems, warships and multi-role fighter jets to ...
GMA Network

Proposed defense budget up 14%; P40 billion for AFP modernization

The defense sector has received a total of P430.87 billion in the proposed 2026 national budget, almost 14% higher than its P378.89 billion actual budget in 2025, the Department of Budget and ...