The Armed Forces of the Philippines operates under a national mandate concerning foreign policy, involving the Department of Foreign Affairs.

The entities involved

• Department of Foreign Affairs →

  executive department of the government of the Philippines in charge of foreign affairs

  • China's ambassador to Manila, Jing Quan, made remarks interpreted as a thinly veiled threat during the South China Sea territorial dispute.Tue 08:00
  • Government facilitated the repatriation of detained Overseas Filipino Workers.Sun 16:48
• Armed Forces of the Philippines →

  combined military forces of the Philippines

  • Rolando Valeriano urged the Senate to prioritize funding for surveillance and improve intelligence-sharing between agencies.Sun 06:42
  • The Philippine Navy defends national interests, while Teodoro proposes developing an expeditionary navy capability.Thu 18:21

Related events

• The Armed Forces of the Philippines backs Teodoro's stance on West Philippine Sea policy while operating within Philippine territory.Aug 5
• AFP monitors areas near the eastern seaboard of Luzon while China increases law enforcement vessels encroaching on the West Philippine Sea.Aug 19
• Marcos condemns China Coast Guard assault after AFP confronts CCG vessel in South China Sea.Jul 21