Category: military
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2nd component of visiting Canadian Navy flotilla visits NOB Subic
ZAMBALES – A contingent from the visiting Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) headed by the commanding officer of Naval Replenishment Unit (NRU) Asterix, Lt. Cmdr. Bucky Branscombe made a courtesy visit to Naval Operating Base (NOB) Subic on Monday, Sept. 18. Offshore Combat Force (OCF) Commander, Commo. Edward Ike De Sagon received the visiting skipper and…
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PH Navy frigate crew rescues fisherman in WPS mishap
PALAWAN – Crew members of the Philippine Navy (PN) frigate BRP Antonio Luna rescued a Filipino fisher in a near-fatal accident in the waters near Sabina Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Commander Ariel Joseph Coloma, Western Command (Wescom) spokesman, said in an interview Monday that Sonny Agting’s leg was hit by the propeller…
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Visiting HMCS Ottawa personnel engage with local community in Zambales
ZAMBALES — As part of the ongoing goodwill visit to the country of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), personnel of HMCS Ottawa with their commanding officer, Cmdr. Sam Patchell held a gift giving activity in Bgy. Cawag, Zambales on Sept. 16. In collaboration with the Philippine Navy (PN), the locals of the remote community of…
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Resurgence of Chinese boats swarming in the West Philippine Sea raises concerns
PALAWAN – The recent aerial patrols conducted by Western Command’s air assets have revealed a concerning resurgence of Chinese swarming activity in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). According to a Wescom report, patrols conducted on September 6 and 7 have provided insight into the presence of Chinese Fishing Vessels (CFVs) in specific locations within the…
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WWII Veteran Capt. Conrado Yap receives posthumous recognition
BAGUIO CITY — The valiant Philippine Army officer whom the Philippine Navy’s most powerful warship was named in his honor was posthumously awarded with the US Congressional Gold Medal for his distinguished achievements and contributions. Captain Conrado Dumlao Yap was among the 51 war veterans conferred with the U.S. Congressional Medal by United States Ambassador…
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Kaugnay Media Defense Corps, Incorporated renamed to One FortMag Media
BALER, Aurora-The Kaugnay Media Defense Corps Inc. (KMDCI) finally changed it name to One FortMag Media during the media fellowship held at Pahingahan Complex, Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija. The renaming to One FortMag Media was made after the oath taking of the officers led by their President Jason de Asis of TV5, PNA and…
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PNP: 286 guns seized since start of BSKE gun ban
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said 286 firearms have been confiscated in checkpoint operations since the start of the gun ban in relation to the Oct. 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). “As of 6 a.m. today (Monday), we have confiscated 286 firearms — 273 of which are small firearms…
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PH Navy frigates now equipped with ‘anti-torpedo reaction module’
MANILA – French defense manufacturer Naval Group on Wednesday night announced that it has fitted its Contralto anti-torpedo reaction module to the Philippine Navy (PN)’s two Jose-Rizal-class missile frigates. “On 31 August 2023, Naval Group’s Contralto anti-torpedo reaction module was successfully installed into the C-Guard decoy launching system of the PN’s two Jose Rizal class…
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Ex-rebel gets over Php1.2M assistance from E-CLIP
BALER, Aurora-A former Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) member received over Php1.2M financial assistance through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) held at the governor’s conference room, capitol building, Barangay Suklayin, Baler, Aurora, on Thursday, September 7, 2023 Lt. Col. Julito B. Recto, Jr., commander of 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion, Philippine…
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Interoperability ng mga Army ng PH, AU target sa Exercise ‘Kasangga’ 23-3
BULACAN — Nakatutok ang nagaganap na Exercise “Kasangga” 23-3 sa pagpapaigting ng interoperability ng mga Hukbong Katihan ng Pilipinas at Australia. Ang aktibidad ay idinadaos sa Camp Simon Tecson sa San Miguel, Bulacan. Ayon kay First Scout Ranger Regiment (FSRR) Commander Col. Isagani Criste, kinapapalooban ito ng mga kasanayan sa larangan ng Urban Combat, Tactical…
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STEAMING IN UNISON
The Philippines and United States conducted a bilateral sail in Philippine waters located west of #Palawan on Monday, September 04, 2023. Philippine Navy’s guided-missile frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) and the U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided missile-destroyer USS Ralph Johnson – DDG 114, carried out DIVTACS rehearsal, under the Mutual Defense Board – Security Engagement…
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Filipino, Aussie troops successfully conduct ‘Exercise Alon’
MANILA – The first-ever “Exercise Alon” between Filipino and Australian troops was a resounding success, exercise director and Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) deputy commandant Brig. Gen. Jimmy Larida said Tuesday. “So it was indeed a very successful exercise even though this is the first and big amphibious exercise between the ADF (Australian Defense Force) and…
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15 Peoples Organizations undergo Skills training on Tilapia breeding Production
BALER, Aurora-15 Peoples Organizations (POs) undergo livelihood skills training on Tilapia Production and get 6,000 fingerlings from the office of the Provincial Agriculture (OPAg), on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Lt. Col. Julito B. Recto, Jr., commander of 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion, Philippine Army said that the move is part of the reintegration into mainstream society…
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91st IB starts to strengthen Aurora Reserve Force with the Regular Force towards territorial defense
BALER, Aurora-The Philippine Army’s 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion starts to strengthen the 307th Aurora Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion (307ARRIBn) with the Regular Force based at Aurora Trading Center, Barangay Calabuanan, here on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Lt. Col. Julito B. Recto, Jr., Commander of 91st IB said that the move was made to strengthen the…
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ALON 2023 amphibious assault exercise sa Zambales
ZAMBALES– Inobserbahan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., ang amphibious assault exercise tampok ang sama-samang Amphibious and Land Operation (ALON) bilateral training ng 2,200 na tauhan ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Australian Defense Force (ADF) at United States Marine Corps (USMC) sa San Antonio, Zambales. Bahagi ang aktibidad ng field training exercises para…
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