Category: military
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305 AFP teams prepositioned for ‘Marce’ response
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it has prepositioned search, rescue and retrieval (SRR) teams in anticipation of the effects of Typhoon Marce (international name Yinxing). “Sa panig po ng AFP, kami po ay naghanda at nag-preposition ng ating mga SRR teams, ngayon po sa area ng Northern Luzon, meron po…
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AFP’s joint exercise to boost PH external defense capabilities
MANILA – This year’s Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Exercise (AJEX) “DAGITPA” (Dagat-Langit-Lupa) will focus on beefing up external defense capabilities, military chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said on Monday. “This year’s exercise will adopt an operationally focused framework enabling us to simulate our territorial defense plan Bantay Kalayaan alongside a Comprehensive Archipelagic…
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Ph-Brunei Air Force joint relief mission to Calaguas Island
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) conducted a joint aerial relief operation, delivering critical aid to the storm-stricken Calaguas Island in Camarines Norte. Mobilizing their Black Hawk helicopters, both Air Forces transported food packs provided by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to the island’s residents, who…
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Fleet’s deputy commander assumes SAF top post
CAVITE CITY – Philippine Fleet (PF)’s Deputy Commander, Commo. Juario Marayag, was installed as the acting commander of the Sealift Amphibious Force (SAF) following the change of command ceremony held Monday, October 28 at Naval Base Heracleo Alano in Cavite City. Commo. Marayag took over from former SAF Commander, Commo. Socrates Daza as he compulsorily…
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Philippine-French Passing Exercise
ZAMBALES — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the French Navy engaged in a passing exercise (PASSEX) in the waters off Iba, Zambales. The PCG vessel, BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301), and the French Navy’s FS Prairial (F731) participated in a series of operations, including Visit, Board, Search and Seizure, Fire Fighting, and Helicopter Cross-Deck maneuvers.…
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Naga City evacuees receive aid from Philippine and Australian Army troops
Philippine Army troopers from the 9th Infantry “Spear” Division (9ID) and the contingent from the Australian Army worked hand-in-hand to provide food packs to Naga City evacuees affected by the massive flooding due to Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine” on October 24, 2024. Filipino troopers and their Australian Army counterparts are training together for the “KASANGGA”…
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69th Infantry “Cougar” Battalion prepares for HADRO Operations
The 69th Infantry “Cougar” Battalion, under LtC Sonny Dungca, prepares for possible Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response Operations (HADRO) in the provinces of Zambales and Bataan as Tropical Storm Kristine approaches. (📸 69th Infantry Battalion)
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Land sniping exercise
Philippine Marine Corps, United States Marine Corps, Republic of Korea Marine Corps, Special Action Force (SAF) and Maritime of the Philippine National Police, and Philippine Coast Guard snipers train together in Land Sniping at Ternate Cavite as part of the ongoing Kamandag 08-24 military exercises. 📸 Philippine Navy
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Army Chief visits Philippine Fleet headquarters in Subic
Army Chief Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido and Philippine Fleet (PF) Commander Rear Adm. Renato David walk past the BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16) during his visit to the Philippine Fleet headquarters at the Naval Operating Base in Subic, Zambales. Philippine Fleet officers briefed the Army delegation on the weapons systems aboard the BRP Ramon Alcaraz…
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Army’s 70IB, PNP unearth arms cache
FORT MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija – Joint elements of the 70th Infantry (Matatag at Matapat) Battalion, Philippine Army, and personnel from Bulacan Provincial Police Office have unearthed an arms cache apparently belonging to the remnants of the GF Narciso of the Communist Terrorist Group at Sitio Malamig, Brgy. Kabayunan, Dona Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan on October 16,…
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COMBINED NAVAL EXERCISE
Participating units from the United States, Philippines and other navy allies conducts a combined anti-submarine exercise (CASEX), deck landing qualification, and night steaming in company as part of the Sama Sama Exercise 2024 held in Norther Luzon. PN’s BRP Jose Rizal (FF150), the lead ship of her class and Anti Submarine Helicopter (AW159); Royal Canadian…
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MTA SEAGULL 09-2024 Kicks Off in Brunei
MUARA, Brunei Darussalam – The Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Seagull 2024 between the Philippine Navy and the Royal Brunei Navy officially commenced in a ceremony held at Nakhoda Hall, Naval Training Center, Muara Naval Base. Brigadier General Edwin E. Amadar PN(M), the Fleet-Marine Ready Force Commander and head of the Philippine Navy delegation, graced the…
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Exercise Sama Sama 2024 kick-off in Subic Bay
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – United States Navy and Marine Corps joins the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and other allies in Exercise Sama Sama near Subic Bay on Monday, October 7. The two-week maritime exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability and strengthening security partnerships among regional allies. Sama Sama 2024 is a component of the…
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PH Navy Deploys Contingent to Brunei for MTA SEAGULL 2024
ZAMBALES – The Philippine Navy (PN) conducted a send-off ceremony for Naval Task Group 84, with BRP Andres Bonifacio (PS17) serving as its key surface component for the Maritime Training Activity (MTA) SEAGULL 09-2024 in Muara, Brunei Darussalam. Vice Admiral Toribio D. Adaci Jr., the Flag Officer in Command, led the ceremony at the Naval…
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Six (6) ex-rebels in Aurora get E-CLIP cash aid
BALER, Aurora — Six (6) former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels from this province received financial assistance under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The ECLIP is a complete package program for individuals who have decided to abandon armed struggle, return to the fold of the law, and join…
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