Col Mongao Relieved After Withdrawing Support for PBBM

Col Mongao Relieved After Withdrawing Support for PBBM

Colonel Audie A. Mongao, a 34-year veteran officer of the Philippine Army, was relieved from his post as commander of the Training Support Group under the Army Training Command on January 9, 2026, after publicly announcing his withdrawal of personal support for President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. The swift action by the Philippine Army’s leadership … Read more

NSA Año: CPP-NPA Clashes Persist Despite Holiday Truce

NSA Año: CPP-NPA Clashes Persist Despite Holiday Truce

National Security Adviser Eduardo Año warned that the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) continues to pose a significant threat despite its declared holiday ceasefire. Citing recent deadly clashes with the New People’s Army (NPA) during the Christmas and New Year period, Año dismissed the truce as insincere and urged remaining rebels to surrender and … Read more

5 NPA Rebels Killed in Camarines Sur Firefight

5 NPA Rebels Killed in Camarines Sur Firefight

Government troops engaged in a fierce firefight with suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Camarines Sur, resulting in the deaths of five insurgents amid ongoing efforts to eradicate remaining rebel fronts in the region. The latest encounter underscores the Philippine Army’s commitment to intensify internal security operations across the Bicol area before the year’s … Read more

US Boosts Military Presence in Puerto Rico Amid Caribbean Tensions

US Boosts Military Presence in Puerto Rico Amid Caribbean Tensions

The United States has significantly escalated its military presence in the Caribbean, with recent sightings of U.S. Air Force and Navy assets operating out of Puerto Rico. The deployment, which began in late August 2025, centers on the strategic territory of Puerto Rico and involves an impressive assembly of naval and aerial capabilities poised to … Read more

Australia, Philippines Hold Largest-Ever War Games

Australia, Philippines Hold Largest-Ever War Games

In a strategic show of force and cooperation, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) completed their largest-ever joint military training program in August 2025. The 15-day exercise, dubbed Exercise Alon 25, brought together more than 3,600 personnel across land, air, maritime, and cyber domains, reinforcing a growing alliance … Read more