Category: military
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Army Operation Uncovers Rebel Weapons Cache
Nueva Ecija – A successful strike operation by the 91st Infantry (Sinagtala) Battalion, 7th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, led to the discovery of a hidden weapons cache believed to belong to the remnants of the dismantled Komiteng Larangang Gerilya (KLG) Sierra Madre. The operation, conducted in the mountainous area of Barangay Sawmill, in Gabaldon, was…
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AFP: Multilateral maritime drills with allies uphold regional security
MANILA – The Philippines’ multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA) with allies such as Canada and the United States is helpful in fostering regional security, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Thursday. “This activity underscores the AFP’s commitment to enhancing regional stability and maritime security. These strategic partnerships strengthen our interoperability and foster a…
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Canada to join next joint maritime cooperative activity in WPS: envoy
MANILA – The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) will participate in the next multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea. Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines David Hartman made the announcement during a reception after the HMCS Ottawa made a port call in Manila on Feb. 7. The same vessel, he said, will join…
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PH Navy deploys contingent for KOMODO 2025 in Indonesia
ZAMBALES – The Philippine Navy (PN) conducted a send-off ceremony for Naval Task Group 84, with BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS16) serving as its key surface component for the upcoming 5th Multilateral Naval Exercise KOMODO (MNEK) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, scheduled from February 16 to 22, 2025. Present during the ceremony are Vice-Commander Brigadier General Edwin E…
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France, Japan, U.S. to conduct Multi-Large Deck Event in Philippine Sea
The United States forces will participate in Exercise Pacific Steller 2025, a multi-large deck event (MLDE) hosted by the French Navy in the Philippine Sea beginning Feb. 8, according to the U.S. 7th Fleet news release. The exercise will involve around 10 warships from the U.S. Navy’s Vinson Carrier Strike Group (VINCSG), the French Carrier…
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US Marine and three others killed in a surveillance plane crash
MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR–An aircraft contracted by the Department of Defense crashed Thursday, February 06, in a remote village in Maguindanao del Sur, killing the four people on board, according to a statement from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. “The aircraft was providing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support at the request of our Philippine allies. The incident occurred…
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PH, Australian navies strengthen maritime cooperation during goodwill visit
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Navies of the Philippines and Australia sustained maritime cooperation in maritime realm during the latter’s four-day goodwill visit to the country from February 2 to 5, highlighting the strong ties between the two countries bordering the Indo-Pacific region. With the Philippine Fleet (PF) taking the lead, the Philippine Navy (PN) hosted…
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Successful MMCA highlights strong ties between participating nations
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Thursday said the successful conduct of the sixth multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA) highlights the country’s strong defense ties with Australia, Japan, and the United States. “This activity demonstrates the strong cooperation and interoperability among our nations’ armed forces. Conducted in accordance with…
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BRP Cabra shadows 2 CCG ships until their exit from PH waters
The Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) BRP Cabra has shadowed two China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels to challenge their presence inside the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) until they returned to China. In a statement on Tuesday, PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Jay Tarriela said BRP Cabra issued radio challenges highlighting the…
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US Marine Corps humanitarian hub opens in Subic Freeport
Subic Bay Freeport is set to be the staging area for the United States Marine Corps humanitarian aid and disaster relief as it opens a warehouse facility at the Naval Supply Depot here on Tuesday, February 04, 2025. US Marine Corps Col. Luke Watson, commanding officer of Blount Island Command, said the storage site will…
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Mga barko ng CCG namataan sa Zambales at Pangasinan
Matagumpay na naitaboy ng Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ang tinaguriang “monster ship” na 5901 ng China Coast Guard (CCG) upang mapalayo sa baybayin ng Zambales. Ito ay habang na-detect naman sa Dark Vessel Detection Program ang dalawa pang barko ng CCG na nasa 34 nautical miles ang layo sa karagatan ng Pangasinan. Ang CCG vessel…
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5 foreigners nabbed for alleged spying ops
MANILA – Authorities have arrested five foreign nationals suspected of engaging in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations in the country. Top officials from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday presented to the media the five Chinese suspects as well as the equipment recovered from them.…
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PH, US Air Forces agree to bolster interoperability
MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday announced that it is sees more high-level interactions with the US Pacific Air Force (PACAF). This came as PACAF commander Gen. Kevin Schneider paid a visit to PAF chief Arthur Cordura at Villamor Air Base, Pasay City on Tuesday, Air Force spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo…
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PH forces new CCG vessel farther from Zambales coastline
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has compelled a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel to move farther from the Zambales coastline, officials reported on Saturday, January 25, 2025. At 1 p.m. on Friday, the CCG replaced its vessel 3103 with its much larger ship, vessel 3304, which the PCG’s BRP Cabra managed to push…
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BRP Cabra keeps CCG vessel off Zambales coast
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra’s strategic maneuvering has kept the Chinese Coast Guard vessel 3103 from getting closer to the Zambales coastline. PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Commodore Jay Tarriela, said the vessel continues its vigilant monitoring of Chinese illegal presence within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). “Through the seamanship…
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