Category: military
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91st Infantry Battalion Recovers Alleged Food Cache in Maria Aurora Security Operation
MARIA AURORA, Aurora — Government troops seized a suspected food cache believed intended for dismantled insurgent groups during a security operation in a remote village here, military officials reported. Personnel from the 91st Infantry (Sinagtala) Battalion of the Philippine Army, in coordination with the 21st Special Action Company of the 2nd Special Action Battalion, Philippine…
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PRO3 Leadership Transition Highlights Continuity, Reform Agenda in Central Luzon
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — A leadership transition at Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) on February 24 signaled not just a change in command, but a renewed emphasis on operational discipline, accountability, and sustained anti-criminality efforts across Central Luzon. Police Brig. Gen. Jess B. Mendez formally assumed post as Regional Director of PRO3 in a turnover…
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AFP Boosts Territorial Defense with Commissioning of New Navy Vessels
ZAMBALES– The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) bolstered the country’s maritime defense capabilities with the simultaneous christening and commissioning of two new naval assets on February 24 at the Naval Operating Base in Subic, Zambales. The ceremony formally welcomed the offshore patrol vessel BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20) and the fast attack interdiction craft BRP…
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Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee and Joint Anti-Bank Robbery and Cybercrime Coordinating Committee convenes to Bolster Whole-of-Government Enforcement
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — Authorities in Central Luzon intensified their coordinated crackdown on public safety threats as the Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (RLECC) 3 and the Joint Anti-Bank Robbery and Cybercrime Coordinating Committee (JABRACCC) 3 convened for a joint meeting on February 23, 2026, reaffirming their whole-of-government approach to law enforcement. Held at the…
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PH Navy to commission 2 brand-new ships on Feb. 24
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) will be christening and commissioning two brand-new ships, an offshore patrol vessel and a fast attack interdiction craft (FAIC), at Naval Operating Base-Subic in Zambales on Feb. 24. In an advisory Sunday, the PN said these ships are the recently delivered offshore patrol vessel (OPV) BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20)…
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Groundbreaking ng 69IB Administrative at Support Building
ZAMBALES– Matagumpay na isinagawa ang Groundbreaking Ceremony nitong Biyernes, Pebrero 20, para sa itatayong bagong kampo ng 69th Infantry (Cougar) Battalion, Philippine Army sa Barangay San Juan, Botolan, Zambales. Ang nasabing proyekto ay bunga ng matibay at nagkakaisang suporta ng Lokal na Pamahalaan ng lalawigan ng Zambales, pamahalaang lokal ng bayan ng Botolan, DPWH Region…
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TOWING OPERATION
The Philippine Coast Guard successfully conducted a towing operation for fishing banca FBCA Gift on February 18, 2026, in the waters off Capon Grande, Zambales. While on maritime patrol near Bajo de Masinloc, BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) spotted the distressed vessel near Silanguin Island and immediately rendered assistance, towing it safely toward Subic. The vessel had…
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Aurora PPO Rolls Out Modernization, Wellness, and Community Programs Under Col. Petate
BALER, Aurora — A series of modernization, infrastructure, and wellness initiatives have been implemented by the Aurora Police Provincial Office (PPO) under the leadership of Police Colonel Robert Petate since he assumed office as Provincial Director on June 28, 2025. Among the landmark projects is the establishment of the first solar-powered command center within the…
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PH, Australia, US hold 14th joint maritime drill in WPS
MANILA – Naval and air units from the Philippines, Australia, and the United States completed the 14th multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Tuesday. The MMCA, the first for this year, took place from Feb. 15 to 16, underscoring a shared and…
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Hinihinalang Chinese spy sinakote
Zambales — Inaresto ng pinagsanib na inter-agency team na pinangunahan ng Bureau of Immigration (BI) ang isang umano’y jet fighter pilot ng Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) sa kanyang inuupahang apartment sa Barangay Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan, Iba. Sa ipinatupad na Mission Order (MO) 2026-063 nitong Huwebes, Pebrero 12, pinamunuan ng mga ahente ng BI, kasama ang mga…
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Philippine Navy Hosts Australian Warship, Advances Interoperability Efforts
SUBIC, Zambales – The Philippine Navy, through the Philippine Fleet (PF), continues to strengthen navy-to-navy relations with the Royal Australian Navy during the ongoing port visit of HMAS Toowoomba from 13 to 16 February 2026 at Naval Operating Base Subic, Zambales. Upon arrival at Rivera Wharf, Subic Port, HMAS Toowoomba was accorded arrival honors and…
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PRO3 Enhances Mental Health Support Through Psychological Screening and Awareness Drive
PAMPANGA — Emphasizing that effective policing relies on healthy and resilient personnel, Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) continues to reinforce its mental health initiatives through the conduct of Psychiatric and Psychological Examination (PPE) under the Bantay Kaisipan program, alongside an awareness campaign on mental health red flags. Led by Police Colonel Jonathan S. Adanglao, Chief…
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PH, US air drills not meant to provoke – PAF spox
MANILA – The just-concluded air drills between Filipino and American military aircraft over the Luzon airspace are not aimed at provoking any particular country, the spokesperson of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) said. “Matagal na po natin itong pinaplano (We have planned this for a long time). This is really part of our interoperability exercises…
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NAPOLCOM invites Central Luzon residents to apply for PNP exams
PAMPANGA — The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Central Luzon is inviting qualified residents of the region to apply for the Philippine National Police (PNP) entrance, promotional, and police executive service eligibility written examinations set on April 19. NAPOLCOM said online registration through its online scheduling system will open from February 16 to 20, 2026, via…
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PRO 3 MEDIA SUMMIT, ITINAMPOK ANG KAHALAGAHAN NG KRISIS NA KOMUNIKASYON SA DIGITAL NA PANAHON
Pampanga — Isinagawa ng Police Regional Office 3 (PRO 3) ang PRO 3 Media Summit na may temang “Crisis Communication in the Digital World: Protecting Truth, Pursuing Transparency, and Promoting Professionalism” sa Camp Captain Julian Olivas Multi-Purpose Hall, nitong Miyerkules, Pebrero 4, sa Lungsod ng San Fernando, Pampanga. Dinaluhan ang pagtitipon ng mga opisyal ng Philippine…
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