Category: military
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91 communist supporters pledge allegiance to the government
BALER—The Philippine Army’s 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion said 91 supporters of the New People’s Army (NPA) in the province of Aurora have officially declared their withdrawal of support to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)-NPA-National Democratic Front (NDF), a top military official said. Lt. Col. Aries Quinto, acting commanding officer of the 91st IB,…
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Fleet send-off BRP Apolinario Mabini to Visayas
ZAMBALES – The Philippine Fleet (PF), through the Offshore Combat Force (OCF), deployed the Jacinto-class patrol vessel BRP Apolinario Mabini (PS36) to the operational area of Naval Forces Central in Visayas, in a send-off ceremony held at the Naval Operating Base (NOB) Subic, Zambales on Wednesday, September 25. OCF Commander, Capt. Raul Regis, led the…
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PH Fleet receives 2 more FAIC platforms
The Philippine Fleet (PF) welcomes the delivery of two additional Fast Attack Interdiction Craft (FAIC) platforms at Pier 15 of South Harbor, Manila. RAdm Renato P David, PF Commander said these two FAICs, to be designated with bow numbers PG908 and PG909, will be the seventh and the eight fast boats under the Acero-class patrol…
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91IB, Local Media Conduct Tree Planting Activity in Aurora
AURORA – The troops of the 91st Infantry (Sinagtala) Battalion, Philippine Army, and the members of the One Fort Mag Media (OFMM) conducted a tree planting activity at Ermita Hill, Brgy. Zabali, Baler Aurora on September 15. The Narra seedlings planted at the Arboretum of Ermita Hill were sponsored by Forestry School in Aurora State…
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25 Fleet officers don higher rank
ZAMBALES— 25 junior officers of the Philippine Fleet (PF) were promoted to the rank of lieutenant in a donning ceremony graced by PF Commander, Rear Adm. Renato David at the Integrated Mess Hall of Naval Operating Base (NOB) Subic, Zambales. The Fleet Commander congratulated the promotees and reminded them of increased responsibilities that come with…
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PF assets, capabilities showcase during unilateral exercise
ZAMBALES—The Philippine Fleet (PF) rolled out their modern capabilities in a series of warfare simulations during the sea phase of its unilateral exercise conducted in the waters off Zambales, Bataan, and Mindoro Strait recently. Aimed on enhancing the operational readiness, promoting interoperability, and encouraging tactical innovation among major surface platforms, frigates BRP Jose Rizal (FF150)…
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PH, US military officials inspect Basa Air Base
MANILA – Filipino and American military officials on Wednesday visited Basa Air Base in Floridablanca, Pampanga – one of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites – to inspect upgrades done in the facility. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. and Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) head Admiral Samuel Paparo led the…
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PH fleet on 3-day naval exercise off Subic Bay
MANILA – Major naval and air assets of the Philippine fleet (PF) are carrying out a unilateral naval exercise, focusing on in-depth naval warfare operations, in the waters southwest of Subic Bay, Zambales from Aug. 27 to 30. PF public office chief Lt. Giovanni Badidles said the exercise would test and enhance the interoperability between…
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Army-school partnership now covers scholarships for ex-rebels, dependents
BALER—The coverage of the partnership between the 91st Infantry Battalion (91st IB) and the Lyceum of the East-Aurora (LEA) has been extended to cover the scholarships of former rebels and their dependents. Under the Memorandum of Partnership (MOP), LEA offers bachelor’s degrees, technical-vocational training accredited by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and…
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Planning conference
Philippine Fleet (PF) Commander, Rear Adm. Renato David welcomes Commander (Cdr.) Yasuhiro Tomizuka and Cdr. Noriyuki Kawahata from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) who arrived at the Naval Operating Base Subic for the Fleet Commander’s Initial Planning Conference. (PF photos)
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Mga bagong gusali sa NETDC complex sa San Antonio pinasinayaan
Pinangunahan ni Zambales 2nd District Representative Doris “Nanay Bing” Maniquiz ang inagurasyon para sa dalawang proyektong imprastraktural sa loob ng Philippine Navy- Naval Education Training and Doctrine Command (NETDC) complex sa San Antonio, Zambales nitong nakalipas na Biyernes, Agosto 16, 2024. Kabilang sa proyekto ang mga foreign military students barracks na nagkakahalaga ng P60 Milyon…
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PH Army urges public to join reserve force
TARLAC CITY— The 7th Infantry Division (7ID) urged the public to become part of the Citizen Armed Force and provide support to troops, especially during crises or emergencies. During the 12th episode of the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas of the Philippine Information Agency, 7ID Commander Major General Andrew Costelo cited their various programs to encourage…
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The Fleet engages with Aeta community
The Philippine Fleet (PF) in partnership with stakeholder Tanging Yaman Foundation, conducted a community relations activity with the indigenous Aeta Tribe in Sitio San Martin, Bgy. Cawag, Subic, Zambales. Spearheaded by the Fleet’s staff for Civil-Military Operations headed by Cdr. Dennis S Resuello, in coordination with Aeta tribe leader Oliver Arbitrario, food packs and pre-loved…
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PH aircraft encounters ‘provocative’ China PLAAF over Scarborough
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Saturday condemned the “dangerous and provocative actions” of China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) which harassed a Filipino aircraft conducting maritime patrols over Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal). “On 8 August 2024, a Philippine Air Force (PAF) NC-212i aircraft was…
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House to hike soldiers’ subsistence allowance to P350 in 2025
ZAMBALES – House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Friday vowed that the House of Representatives would raise the daily subsistence allowance of the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) from PHP150 to PHP350 under the proposed national budget for 2025. He said next year’s spending plan would include a PHP15-billion package that more…
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