Category: military
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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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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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