How much does the Philippine military need for deterrence? WATCH: The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) defend their proposed 2026 budget before a House panel on September 16. "Deterrence capabilities cannot be fixed," says defense chief Gibo Teodoro. The DND is asking for P40 billion for modernization under programmed appropriations in 2026. Another P50 billion for modernization is from unprogrammed appropriations. | Rappler

Kailangang suportahan ng Senado ang Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Department of National Defense (DND), at Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) sa patuloy nilang pagharap sa mga iligal na aktibidad ng China sa rehiyon. | Kiko Pangilinan

Makikita sa video na ito ang preparation sa pag take-off ng Philippine Air Force FA-50PH at United States Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon. Ang layunin ng pagsasagawa ng ganitong bilateral air exercise ay para magkakaroon ng kakayahang maibahagi ang teknilidad ng dalawang bansa. Heres another video of the Philippine Air Force Fighter jet together with US Air Force Multirole Fighter Aircraft F-16 in conducting bilateral Aireal Capability. Aircraft takeoffs of U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons an

In 2013, U.S. and Philippine Forces conducted disaster relief operations in the Philippines during Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda). Capabilities practiced during annual exercises such as PHIBLEX better prepare the nations for real life operations. | Thephdefense