• Tacloban City officials cited poor coordination during Balikatan exercises after a fishing suspension left hundreds of fisherfolk unprepared and without income for days.
• AFP confirms successful inert Tomahawk missile live-fire exercise on May 5, marking a key milestone in Balikatan 41-2026 drills.
• Koalisyong Makabayan flags security concerns over the alleged Tomahawk missile launch from Tacloban Airport to Nueva Ecija early May 5, 2026.
• Balikatan 2026 in Tacloban on April 20-May 8 boosts defense and disaster response amid Philippine security threats and natural calamities, with exercises nationwide.
Tacloban Officials Cite Communication Gap in Balikatan Fishing Suspension 
AFP Confirms Tomahawk Missile Launch During Joint Balikatan Drills 
Koalisyong Makabayan Raises Security Concerns Over Alleged Missile Launch in Tacloban 
Balikatan 2026 Enhances Disaster Response, Defense Readiness in Tacloban