Category: military
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‘Transformation Program Plan’ to ex-rebels, supporters, their families, communities underway in Aurora
BALER, Aurora- Members of the Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC) convened on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 for its three (3) year Plan on “Transformation Program” (TP) in support of the implementation of the Local Peace Engagement (LPE) Cluster advocacy to sustain the livelihood programs and other service for the former rebels,…
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BCDA moves forward with Php28-B relocation plan for PH Marine headquarters
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is a step closer towards the completion of its Php 28 billion plan to relocate and modernize the headquarters of the Philippine Marine Corps to Morong Discovery Park in Bataan from Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City. BCDA Chairman Delfin N. Lorenzana, BCDA President and CEO Engr. Joshua M.…
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NOLCOM reiterates commitment to ensure maritime border security
TARLAC CITY– Armed Forces of the Philippines Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) reiterated its commitment to continue providing maritime border security. This is manifested in milestones on territorial defense operations through continued decisive air and surface patrols. NOLCOM Commander Lieutenant General Fernyl Buca disclosed that to date, the unified command and partner agencies have undertaken a total of…
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14 countries join Pacific Airlift Rally 2023 in PH
CLARK AIR BASE – Fourteen countries in the Indo-Asia-Pacific regions participate in the Pacific Airlift Rally (PAR) 2023 staged in various air bases in the Philippines from August 14-18. Philippine Air Force (PAF) Air Mobility Command Commander Major General Joannis Leonardi Dimaano emphasized that the rally embodies cooperation, unity, and shared expertise of the different…
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Crying tears of joy: as one of dependents received free education deal during the renewal of MOP between 91st IB and Lyceum of the East-Aurora
BALER, Aurora- A 2nd year Bachelor of Science in Criminology students of Lyceum of the East-Aurora (LEA) could not hold back her tears of joy for the kindheartedness of a military top official and the owner of LEA at Barangay Florida, Maria Aurora, Aurora on Friday, August 11, 2023. During the signing of memorandum of…
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91st IB to beef up Aurora Reservist interoperability towards territorial defense
BALER, Aurora-The Philippine Army’s 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion will beef up the Aurora Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion to strengthen interoperability towards territorial defense in the province of Aurora. Lt. Col. Julito B. Recto, Jr., commander of 91st IB said in an interwiew on Sunday that the pronouncement was made during the executive meeting and talk…
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BCDA vows continued support to AFP under new chief Brawner
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has committed to continue its support to the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) under the leadership of its newly appointed AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. “The BCDA welcomes the appointment of General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. as the new…
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Philippine and Australian navies end maritime drill
ZAMBALES– The five-day bilateral maritime maneuver between Philippine Navy and Royal Australian Navy concluded on Saturday, July 23, in a ceremony at PN’s Naval Operating Base in Subic, Zambales. During the conclusion of Exercise Lumbas 2023, the BRP Conrado Yap (PS39) and HMAS Anzac (FFH150) arrived at the NOB after a series of trainings held…
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Philippines, Australian maritime drill opens in Subic
The Philippine Navy and the Royal Australian Navy kicked off their bilateral maritime drills with an opening ceremony held Tuesday, July 18 in Subic, Zambales. The annual activity, dubbed as “Exercise Lumbas 2023”, aims to sustain and strengthen the military relationship and enhance interoperability between the two navies and drills will be held in different areas…
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Marine Aviation Support Activity 2023
United States military personnel attach a captive air training missile (CATM) to a F-18 Hornet fighter jet during the on-going Marine Aviation Support Activity or MASA 2023 exercise in Subic Bay International Airport Thursday, July 13. MASA 2023 is a biannual joint military exercise between the Philippines and the United States, which runs July 6…
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French defense firm keen on helping PH develop submarine base in Subic
MANILA – French defense manufacturer Naval Group has expressed willingness to help the Philippine Navy (PN) develop Subic Bay in Zambales into a modern naval base capable of handling submarine operations once it bags the contract for the sophisticated warship capable of underwater operations. “Naval Group will support the PN in designing and retooling the…
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PH, US Marines to sink decommissioned tanker in Zambales drill
MANILA – Philippine and US Marine Corps troops would be cooperating to sink a decommissioned Philippine Navy (PN) replenishment tanker off Zambales, as one of the highlights of this year’s Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA), which will be held from July 6 to 21. Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) spokesperson Capt. Jarald B. Rea, in an…
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Nolcom, SBMA forge ties for enhanced regional security and sustainable development
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Northern Luzon Command, Armed Forces of the Philippines (NOLCOM AFP) and the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) have forged a partnership to enhance coordination and streamline processes for Philippine Navy vessel operations in Subic Bay. LTGEN Fernyl Galera Buca PAF, Commander of the NOLCOM AFP, paid a courtesy visit to…
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PH Air Force aims to be more credible, sustainable service
MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is working towards becoming a more capable service with a focus on improving its credibility and sustainability. PAF chief Lt. Gen. Stephen Parreño made this remark in his speech at Clark Air Base, Pampanga as the Air Force celebrated its 76th founding anniversary Monday. “PAF at 76 Accelerating…
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AFP Chief of Staff inspects PN ships in Subic
SUBIC–AFP Chief of Staff Andres Centino visited three of the five naval ships currently docked in Subic, Zambales, July 1, to inspect their modern warfare capabilities. Centino boarded BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151), the Philippine Navy’s missile frigate which recently gained anti-submarine warfare capability through the arrival of the AW159 ASW “Wildcat” helicopter. The BRP Antonio…
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