Michael Punongbayan is a journalist based in the Philippines, focusing on national news. He writes for Philstar.com and his work has also appeared in Cigalah Group. Michael covers a wide range of topics, including military affairs, foreign relations, and domestic issues impacting the Philippines.
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Michael Punongbayan's coverage primarily focuses on government and politics, particularly in the Philippines, with a significant emphasis on military-related topics and international relations. His work indicates an interest in official announcements from government agencies as well as expert analysis of political and military developments.
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By: Mark Ernest Villeza, Michael Punongbayan
MANILA, Philippines — Utilizing water cannons and dangerous blocking maneuvers, China Coast Guard (CCG) and military vessels again harassed Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) early yesterday morning.
By: Pia Lee-Brago, Michael Punongbayan
MANILA, Philippines — Japan will provide defense equipment to the Philippines with the signing of 1.6 billion yen or roughly P611 million in Official Security Assistance (OSA) to boost the country's defense capabilities.
Five people – two pilots and three maintenance crew – were injured after a Philippine Navy helicopter crash-landed during a training and maintenance flight at Sangley Aerodrome in Cavite yesterday morning.
By: Michael Punongbayan
MANILA, Philippines — For the fifth time this year, warships of the Philippine Navy, United States military and Japan Maritime Self-Defense
After confirming reports that kidnapped American vlogger Elliot Onil Eastman has been killed by his captors, the Philippine National Police (PNP) yesterday vowed justice in the case as the manhunt for the suspects was intensified.
By: Michael Punongbayan, Helen Flores
In the face of “evolving threats” and “modern warfare,” President Marcos has renewed his commitment to transform the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) into a world-class force.
The Philippine Navy delivered Christmas Noche Buena packages last week to soldiers on the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal unmolested by the Chinese, who watched from a distance on their coast guard and naval vessels.
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. has rejected the idea of implementing another holiday truce with the New People's Army (NPA) during the holiday season.
By: Alexis Romero, Michael Punongbayan
MANILA, Philippines — There is no room for complacency as the Philippines faces a changing security landscape, President Marcos said yesterday, as he installed former Armed Forces vice chief Lt.
By: Michael Punongbayan
CEBU, Philippines — More than P43.3 million worth of help has so far been provided to thousands of families most affected by the recent eruption and continuing unrest of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island.
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