Frances Mangosing

Capitol, Manila

Reporter at Philippine Daily Inquirer

Reporter, Philippine Daily Inquirer. defense, national security, foreign affairs. 📧: [email protected]

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Napolcom: Resolve cases vs errant cops in 60 days

3 days ago | newsinfo.inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

MANILA, Philippines — The National Police Commission (Napolcom) said on Thursday that it has set a timeframe of 60 days for the conduct of summary dismissal proceedings against police officers facing administrative cases. “This is justice with urgency.
Napolcom: Resolve cases vs errant cops in 60 days

3 days ago | plus.inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

The National Police Commission (Napolcom) said on Thursday that it has set a timeframe of 60 days for the conduct of summary dismissal proceedings against police officers facing administrative cases. “This is justice with urgency. By setting clear timelines and holding everyone accountable to them, we ensure that complaints against police officers are resolved promptly—without delay, without injustice,” Napolcom Vice Chair and Executive Officer Rafael Vicente Calinisan said in a statement.
South Korea pitches submarines, fighter jets in ‘K-defense’ bid

6 days ago | globalnation.inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

(Last of two parts)BUSAN, South Korea — South Korea is pitching two types of diesel-electric submarines and its new multirole fighter to modernize the Philippine military amid its continuing maritime tensions with China.
Drug arrests now part of cops’ evaluation, says new PNP chief

6 days ago | newsinfo.inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

MANILA, Philippines — Newly appointed Philippine National Police chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III on Monday said drug-related arrests will be part of the performance metrics for the organization and at the same time assured the public that human rights will be upheld in the process. “If you are really a good policeman, then you should not allow any criminal to go scot-free. Arrest them, bring them to the fiscal (prosecutor), present the evidence.
Drug arrests now part of cops’ evaluation, says new PNP chief

6 days ago | plus.inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

Newly appointed Philippine National Police chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III on Monday said drug-related arrests will be part of the performance metrics for the organization and at the same time assured the public that human rights will be upheld in the process. “If you are really a good policeman, then you should not allow any criminal to go scot-free. Arrest them, bring them to the fiscal (prosecutor), present the evidence.
South Korea pitches submarines, fighter jets in ‘K-defense’ bid

6 days ago | plus.inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

(Last of two parts)BUSAN—South Korea is pitching two types of diesel-electric submarines and its new multirole fighter to modernize the Philippine military amid its continuing maritime tensions with China.
South Korea eyes expanded arms deals with PH

1 week ago | globalnation.inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

(First of two parts)BUSAN, South Korea — South Korea is looking to expand its defense footprint in the Philippines as part of its goal to be the fourth largest global arms exporter by 2027.
AFP: China paper twisting narratives

1 week ago | inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Saturday slammed “malicious narratives” by Chinese state newspaper China Daily on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, supposedly aimed at discrediting the Philippines’ stance on the West Philippine Sea.
AFP: China paper twisting narratives - Philippine Daily Inquirer

1 week ago | plus.inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Saturday slammed “malicious narratives” by Chinese state newspaper China Daily on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, supposedly aimed at discrediting the Philippines’ stance on the West Philippine Sea.
S. Korea eyes expanded arms deals with PH

1 week ago | plus.inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

(First of two parts)BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA—South Korea is looking to expand its defense footprint in the Philippines as part of its goal to be the fourth largest global arms exporter by 2027. Korean defense firms showcased their latest innovations on maritime security at the International Maritime Defense Exhibition (Madex) 2025 from May 28 to 31 in Busan, a large port city some 300 kilometers south of Seoul.