Armed Forces of the Philippines
Philippines detains 'militants' trying to flee Malaysia
Mar 13, 2013 12:07 EDT
The Philippines Navy said it had detained 35 suspected Filipino militants on Wednesday as they sought to sail home from a military offensive against them in the Malaysian state of Sabah.
Philippines welcomes release of peacekeepers
Mar 10, 2013 03:56 EDT
The Philippine government on Sunday welcomed the release of its 21 UN peacekeepers after they were freed by Syrian rebels and crossed into Jordan, where officials waited to receive them.
Philippines upbeat on Syria hostage handover
Mar 08, 2013 21:58 EST
The Philippines still expects its 21 UN peacekeepers held hostage in the Golan Heights to be freed, despite shelling by Syrian forces that scuttled a handover, a military spokesman said.
Philippines demands Syrian rebels release troops
Mar 07, 2013 12:33 EST
The Philippines on Thursday strongly condemned the hostage-taking of 21 Filipino UN peacekeepers by Syrian rebels in the Golan Heights ceasefire zone and demanded their immediate release.
Stranded US Navy ship ignored warnings: Philippines
Jan 21, 2013 01:37 EST
A US Navy minesweeper that has been stuck on a World Heritage-listed coral reef in the Philippines since last week ignored warnings to avoid the area, a government official said on Monday.
Philippine leader keeps gun despite outcry
Jan 12, 2013 03:18 EST
Philippine President Benigno Aquino may continue to carry a gun despite an impending ban on bearing firearms in the run-up to polls, an election official said on Saturday.
Crashed US drone found in Philippines: navy
Jan 07, 2013 05:41 EST
A US drone believed to be used for reconnaissance was recovered on Monday in waters off the central Philippines, police and naval authorities said.
Australia welcomes proof Philippines hostage alive
Dec 27, 2012 00:23 EST
Foreign Minister Bob Carr welcomed news that Australian man Warren Rodwell was alive after being held hostage for more than a year in the Philippines, but said his prolonged captivity was a "major concern".
Australia welcomes proof Philippines hostage alive
Dec 26, 2012 23:14 EST
Foreign Minister Bob Carr welcomed news that Australian man Warren Rodwell was alive after being held hostage for more than a year in the Philippines, but said his prolonged captivity was a "major concern".
Philippines backs rearmed Japan to 'balance' China
Dec 10, 2012 02:49 EST
The Philippines would support Japan dropping its pacifist constitution to become a fully fledged military force and act as a balance against a rising China, a government spokesman said Monday.
Desperate Philippine typhoon victims await aid
Dec 08, 2012 02:20 EST
Hungry and homeless typhoon survivors appealed for help Saturday as the ravaged southern Philippines mourned its more than 500 dead and desperate people in one hard-hit town looted shops in search of food.
Philippine typhoon survivors 'loot' shops
Dec 07, 2012 22:44 EST
Hungry survivors of a deadly Philippine typhoon looted shops and warehouses in a hard-hit town in a bid to stay alive amid stalled aid deliveries, a rescue official said.
52 reported dead as typhoon lashes Philippines
Dec 04, 2012 08:53 EST
Typhoon Bopha killed at least 52 people in the Philippines on Tuesday, officials and television reports said as the strongest storm to hit the country this year wreaked devastation.
Seven soldiers dead in Philippines communist clash
Nov 17, 2012 05:21 EST
Seven Philippine soldiers were killed and eight others wounded Saturday in a clash with communist guerrillas who are waging a decades-old Maoist insurgency, the military said.
Canada, Philippines ink defence procurement deal
Nov 10, 2012 02:51 EST
Canada and the Philippines signed a deal Saturday to help Manila buy military equipment to defend its territory, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Filipino President Benigno Aquino said.
US plane joins Philippine coastal exercise
Sep 06, 2012 09:32 EDT
A US navy surveillance plane joined Philippine security forces Thursday in an exercise aimed at safeguarding coastal areas in the strife-torn south, the Filipino exercise director said.
China hits back at US over South China Sea
Aug 04, 2012 13:24 EDT
China on Saturday attacked US criticism of its decision to set up a new military garrison in the South China Sea, saying it sent the "wrong signal" and threatened peace in the hotly disputed waters.
Philippines offers up China-claimed oil prospects
Jul 31, 2012 02:02 EDT
The Philippines will offer three oil and gas exploration contracts in the disputed South China Sea later on Tuesday, including two in areas claimed by China, an official said.
Philippine Air Force to get new warplanes by 2014
Jul 06, 2012 14:21 EDT
The Philippines, which is now embroiled in a territorial dispute with China, is set to acquire new warplanes in two years to upgrade its poorly-equipped air force, the defence minister said Friday.
Philippine leader denies asking for US spy planes
Jul 05, 2012 08:05 EDT
Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Thursday denied reports he had asked the United States for spy planes to monitor a territorial dispute with China in the South China Sea.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Armed Forces of the Philippines Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas | |
|---|---|
 Emblem of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| Founded | March 22, 1897 |
| Service branches | Philippine Army Philippine Navy Philippine Air Force |
| Headquarters | Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Metro Manila |
| Leadership | |
| Commander-in-Chief | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Secretary of National Defense | Norberto Gonzales |
| Chief of Staff | General Victor Ibrado |
| Manpower | |
| Military age | 19–56 years old |
| Active personnel | 113,500 |
| Reserve personnel | 131,000 |
| Deployed personnel | Paramilitary: 158,500
Total: 403,000 |
| Related articles | |
| History | Philippine Revolution Spanish–American War Philippine–American War World War II Korean War Vietnam War Communist Insurgencies Islamic Insurgencies |
| Ranks | Second Lieutenant First Lieutenant Captain Major Lieutenant Colonel Colonel Brigadier General |
