Category: military
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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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PH, Australia, Canada and US hold multilateral maritime Cooperative activity in WPS
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and their counterpart forces from Australia, Canada, and United States of America is currently conducting a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within Philippine exclusive economic zone, including the West Philippine Sea. The exercise, which runs from August 7 to 8, features a variety of naval and air assets…
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PH, Japan hold 1st maritime cooperative activity in WPS
Naval vessels from the Philippines and Japan held their first bilateral maritime cooperative activity (MCA) in the West Philippine Sea on Friday. In a statement, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public affairs office chief Col. Xerxes Trinidad said the MCA is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regional and international cooperation toward realizing a…
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Maritime Cooperative Activity in WPS
United States Navy’s USS Mobile and BRP Ramon Alcaraz of Philippine Navy conducted a Maritime Cooperative Activity within the country’s exclusive economic zone west of Palawan. The joint maneuver aimed at enhancing communication and operational coordination between the two navies.
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PAF pilots hone aerial capabilities with French counterpart
Philippine Air Force (PAF) fighter pilots and their counterparts from the Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace executed Basic Fighter Maneuvers over the skies of West Zambales on July 30, 2024. The exercise involved two FA-50PH fighter jets from the PAF and two Rafale jets from the France Air and Space Force. Both air forces…
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PF takes part in Brigada Eskwela in Zambales
ZAMBALES – Various Philippine Fleet (PF) subunits participated in the kick-off activities of Brigada Eskwela 2024 that were simultaneously held at Cabitaugan Integrated School and Cawag Proper Elementary School recently in Subic, Zambales. Spearheaded by the Fleet’s Civil-Military Operations office, personnel from Sealift Amphibious Force, Offshore Combat Force, Mine Warfare Group, and Submarine Group joined…
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