Category: military
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Nueva Ecija Farmers Association gets 2 hand tractors machinery
AURORA-A People’s Organization (PO) of former rebels (FRs) and supporters has received two (2) farm tractors as part of the initiatives of the Philippine Army’s 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion in collaboration with the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech). Lt. Col. Aries A. Quinto, acting commanding officer of 91st IB said the tractors…
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PH Army test-fires Israeli-made Sabrah light tank guns
TARLAC – The Philippine Army’s (PA) 1st Tank Battalion has test-fired the 105mm main guns of its newly acquired light tanks from Israel. In a Facebook post Wednesday night, the 1st Tank Battalion said the test fire was held during the familiarization and training exercise for Army personnel on the use of the Elbit Systems’…
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Extended use of Freeport property
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Jose Eduardo Aliño (seated, left) and Philippine National Police-Special Action Force Director, Brig. Gen. Mark Pespes signed a memorandum of agreement allowing the extended use of a 14,231-square-meter property within the Subic Bay Freeport for the PNP-SAF’s barracks and training center. (SBMA photo–Robin C. Tuazon)
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AFP and PCG successfully conduct medical evacuation amidst CCG interference
MANILA – – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) together with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully carried out the emergency medical evacuation of a Philippine Navy personnel stationed at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal on 07 July 2024. The PCG swiftly deployed their vessels, BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) and BRP Cape Engaño (MRRV-4411),…
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AFP to ‘harden’ facilities vs. missile threats, other attacks
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday said it is looking into “hardening” its facilities to make these more resistant to hypersonic missile strikes and other forms of attack. “A missile attack is a possibility, yun nga po, naireport na may 25 targets dito (it was earlier reported that there are…
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Fleet brings medical services to coastal communities in Subic
ZAMBALES – The Philippine Fleet (PF), through its staff for Civil-Military Operations (F7) and in partnership with the Subic Municipal Health Office, conducted a medical caravan last Wenesday, July 3 at Sitio Nagbayukan, Barangay Cawag, Subic Zambales. The said activity is a follow through of the same services brought to the coastal communities of Sitios…
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Filipino made watercrafts of the Philippine Marines
These watercrafts were manufactured and acquired from Subic based ship manufacturer Propmech Corporation in collaboration with its subsidiary, Safehull Marine Technologies Inc. In line with the recent acquisition of these watercrafts adding the capability to help secure the littoral waters surrounding our archipelagic nation is the certification of the 4th Marine Battalion as Operationally Ready…
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PAF CELEBRATES 77th YEAR ANNIVERSARY
A formation flight of T-41 and SF-260 aircraft formed the number “77,” symbolizing the PAF’s years during the 77th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at Basa Air Base in Floridablanca, Pampanga (PAF photo)
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Lifeless body of 3 female NPA rebel found in the site of encounter in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija
BALER, Aurora-The Philippine Army’s 84th Infantry “Victorious” Battalion found three (3) lifeless body of female New Peoples Army (NPA) at the hinterlands of Barangay Malbang, Pantabangan in Nueva Ecija according to the 703rd Infantry (Agila) Brigade based in the town of Bongabon in Nueva Ecija. 703rd Agila Brigade commanding officer Brigadier General Joseph Norwin D.…
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7 NPA including an alleged top CL commander killed in Nueva Ecija armed encounter
BALER, Aurora – SEVEN alleged members of the Komiteng Rehiyong Gitnang Luzon of the Communist New Peoples Army including their top commander were killed in an armed encounter with the soldiers of the 84th Infantry (Victorious) Battalion, Philippine Army in Brgy. Malbang, Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija on Wednesday afternoon, June 26. 703rd Infantry (Agila) Brigade commander,…
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PH to host 32nd ASEAN armies’ shooting tilt
The Philippine Army (PA) is all set to host the 32nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Armies Rifles Meet (AARM) slated from Nov. 12 to 23, 2024. This came after Tuesday’s comprehensive inspection of facilities at Camp O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac, which will be the venue of the competition, by representatives of the participating nations,…
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PH Navy to operationalize anti-submarine capabilities this year
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) is bent on operationalizing its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities as it is now integrating its most modern naval and air assets to ensure development by this year. “The focus of the commander, Philippine Fleet (Rear Admiral Renato David) this year, is to fully develop the Navy’s ASW capabilities, so…
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Cayetano, hinikayat ang SAF sa kanilang ‘transformative’ role sa bansa
Para kay Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, maaaring makakuha ng inspirasyon ang ating mga kababayan mula sa Bibliya kung paano makakamit ang tunay na pagbabago. Ito ang mensahe ni Cayetano nang magsalita siya sa closing ceremony ng PNP-Special Action Force (SAF) Command Course Class 123-2023 kung saan inihawig niya ang salaysay sa Bibliya tungkol sa pag-akay…
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Aurora, the safest and peaceful province in the entire Central Luzon says PRO3 Chief
BALER, Aurora-The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) said that this province is the safest and most peaceful province here in the entire Central Luzon (CL). The statement was made by Police Brig. Gen. Jose S. Hidalgo, Jr. during the turn-over ceremony held on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Aurora Police Provincial Office (APPO) Covered Court,…
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PH Fleet, US 7th Fleet staff-to-staff talks
The Philippine Fleet (PF) and the US 7th Fleet (C7F) have completed another fruitful iteration of Staff-to-Staff Talks held from June 20 to 21 aboard the USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) berthed at Pier 15 in South Harbor, Manila. PF Commander, Rear Adm. Renato David, and C7F Commander, Vice Adm. Fred W. Kacher, co-chaired the…
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