Category: military
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Philippine Fleet begins integrated conduct of exercises Pagbubuklod, Pagsasama, Pagsisikap
ZAMBALES – The first-ever unified execution of three different in-service exercises of the Philippine Navy (PN) officially began in an opening ceremony held on board the BRP Tarlac (LD601) anchored at the Naval Operating Base (NOB) Subic in Zambales. Newly-installed Philippine Fleet (PF) Commander, Rear Adm. Joe Anthony Orbe, led the ceremony that formally kicked…
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Babaeng rebelde patay sa engkuwentro ng Army vs. NPA
RIZAL- Isang engkwentro ang naganap sa pagitan ng 22nd Division Reconaissance Company ng Philippine Army at grupo ng New People’s Army (NPA) sa Sitio Sigsigan, Barangay Bacong, Famy, Laguna nitong Huwebes, Nobyembre 28 kung saan nagresulta ito sa pagkakasawi ng isang babaeng pinaniniwalaang kasapi ng rebeldeng grupo. Ayon kay Lieutenant Colonel Mark Antony Ruby, Commanding…
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Nolcom performs first-ever cargo sling operation to aid typhoon victims
The Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines executed it’s first-ever cargo sling operation as part of ongoing relief efforts for typhoon-affected communities in Batanes. Utilizing Black Hawk helicopters from the 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing, the airlift operation used the sling-load techniques to transport critical relief supplies from BRP Davao del…
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PH to get more unmanned surveillance platforms from US
MANILA – The Philippines is expected to receive more unmanned surveillance platforms from the United States through its USD500 million Foreign Military Financing (FMF), US Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said. “I just watched the Philippine Navy demonstrate the capabilities of a T-12 unmanned surface vessel (USV). A T-12 is one of several unmanned…
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AARM 2024: Camaraderie Beyond the Range
Shooters from Singapore and Malaysian armies share a light moment during the 32nd ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet (AARM) held at the PA Marksmanship Training Facility, Camp O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac,. Shooting teams from the 10 ASEAN armies gathered here not just to compete but to forge bonds that transcend borders. 📸 PA AARM 2024 PR and…
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BRP Tomas Campo joins Fleet’s class of patrol gunboats
The Philippine Fleet (PF) added another piece to the Acero-class patrol gunboats following the Christening and Commissioning Ceremony held at Commodore Divino Pier of Philippine Navy headquarters in Manila. Acting PF Commander, Commo. Juario Marayag joined the Navy Chief, Vice Adm. Toribio Adaci Jr., who graced the event as the guest honor and speaker. The…
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Philippine-Australian Army troops hold jungle survival, combat tracking drills
Philippine and Australian Army troops make their way through the thick undergrowth of Mount Isarog, Camarines Sur as part of Exercise “Kasangga” 24-2 jungle survival and combat tracking drills held on November 4 to 5, 2024. Platoons composed of 47 Filipino soldiers and 50 Australian Army personnel trekked eight kilometers from Brgy. Tinangis in Pili…
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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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