Category: military
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Bulacan Police Gets New OIC; Leadership Transition Ensures Continuity
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga —A smooth leadership transition took place at the Bulacan Police Provincial Office (PPO) on Monday as Police Colonel Jay B. Baybayan formally assumed his role as officer-in-charge, succeeding Police Colonel Angel L. Garcillano during a turnover ceremony held at Camp Alejo Santos. The ceremony was presided over by Police Brigadier General Jess…
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Outgoing 91st IB Commander Highlights Achievements, Thanks Troops in Farewell Message
BALER, Aurora — Outgoing commander Lt. Col. Aries A. Quinto expressed gratitude and pride in the accomplishments of the troops during his farewell message delivered at the covered court of the 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion during the unit’s change of command ceremony. Quinto, who led the battalion for nearly two years, reflected on the collective…
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PCG, BFAR Deploy Vessels to Protect Filipino Fishermen in Bajo de Masinloc
ZAMBALES — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), in coordination with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), has deployed multiple vessels to Bajo de Masinloc following reports of continued harassment by Chinese Coast Guard ships against Filipino fishermen. PCG Commodore Jay Tarriella, Spokesperson on West Philippine Sea Concerns said the joint operation was launched…
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PHILIPPINE FLEET HOLDS COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR AETA STUDENTS IN SUBIC
ZAMBALES — In support of the Philippine Navy Gender and Development (GAD) Center and the nationwide observance of National Women’s Month 2026, the Philippine Fleet conducted a community outreach program at Saint Francis Learning Center Foundation Inc. in Sitio San Martin, Barangay Cawag, Subic, Zambales. The initiative featured a gift-giving activity for 34 Aeta students,…
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PH, US complete maritime drills off Bataan, Manila Bay
MANILA – The Philippines and the United States have completed a bilateral maritime cooperative activity (MCA) in Manila Bay and waters off Mariveles, Bataan, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Saturday. Dubbed as Bilateral MCA 26-3.1, the latest drills, completed on Friday, aimed to enhance interoperability among the participating units of the AFP,…
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PCG Rescues Missing Fisherman in Bajo de Masinloc
SUBIC, ZAMBALES — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully rescued a missing fisherman after five days at sea during the conduct of maritime patrol and Search and Rescue Operations (SAROPS) in the waters off Bajo de Masinloc on March 20, 2026. The fisherman, a 32-year-old resident of Wawandue, Subic, Zambales, was reported missing after his…
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PRO3 Records 14.95% Drop in Focus Crimes Under RD Mendez
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) has recorded a 14.95 percent decline in focus crimes across Central Luzon, reflecting intensified police operations and strengthened peace and order initiatives in the region. Data from PRO3 showed that focus crime incidents decreased from 214 cases recorded between February 1–23, 2026 to 182 cases…
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PRO3 Deploys 2,000 Police Personnel Across Central Luzon for LIGTAS SUMVAC 2026
PAMPANGA — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) will deploy around 2,000 police personnel across Central Luzon as part of its security preparations for “LIGTAS SUMVAC 2026,” aimed at ensuring a safe, orderly, and secure summer vacation season. The deployment is in line with the focused agenda of the Philippine National Police which prioritizes enhanced…
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Aurora Police Welcomes New Provincial Director in Turnover Ceremony
BALER, Aurora — The Aurora Police Provincial Office (APPO) formally welcomed its new provincial director during a turnover of office ceremony held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Camp Captain Ravina, Barangay Sabang, Baler, Aurora. The ceremony was presided over by Jess B. Mendez, Acting Regional Director of Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3), and attended…
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Squad Challenge, Sinimulan Bilang Bahagi ng Ika-38 Anibersaryo ng 69th Infantry (COUGAR) Battalion
ZAMBALES — Pormal nang sinimulan ng 69th Infantry (COUGAR) Battalion ang kanilang Squad Challenge bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng ika-38 anibersaryo ng yunit, na may temang “Cougar@38: Honoring the Past, Forging the Future: Serving with Pride, Advancing with Purpose.” Layunin ng naturang aktibidad na higit pang palakasin ang pisikal na kakayahan, disiplina, at pagtutulungan ng…
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Philippine Army Simulates Coastal Defense in CATEX Katihan
PANGASINAN — The Philippine Army successfully repelled a simulated enemy attack during a Littoral Defense Live Fire Exercise held along the coastline of Burgos, Pangasinan on March 9, 2026, as part of the ongoing third iteration of CATEX Katihan. The exercise featured the 701st Combined Arms Brigade, which deployed various armor and artillery assets to…
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Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Conducts Major Underwater Recovery Mission in Subic Bay
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has launched one of its largest and most complex underwater recovery missions to account for Americans associated with the sinking of the Oryoku Maru, a Japanese prisoner-of-war transport ship destroyed in Subic Bay during World War II. The multi-year mission led by DPAA in partnership…
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91st Infantry Battalion Recovers Alleged Food Cache in Maria Aurora Security Operation
MARIA AURORA, Aurora — Government troops seized a suspected food cache believed intended for dismantled insurgent groups during a security operation in a remote village here, military officials reported. Personnel from the 91st Infantry (Sinagtala) Battalion of the Philippine Army, in coordination with the 21st Special Action Company of the 2nd Special Action Battalion, Philippine…
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PRO3 Leadership Transition Highlights Continuity, Reform Agenda in Central Luzon
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — A leadership transition at Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) on February 24 signaled not just a change in command, but a renewed emphasis on operational discipline, accountability, and sustained anti-criminality efforts across Central Luzon. Police Brig. Gen. Jess B. Mendez formally assumed post as Regional Director of PRO3 in a turnover…
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AFP Boosts Territorial Defense with Commissioning of New Navy Vessels
ZAMBALES– The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) bolstered the country’s maritime defense capabilities with the simultaneous christening and commissioning of two new naval assets on February 24 at the Naval Operating Base in Subic, Zambales. The ceremony formally welcomed the offshore patrol vessel BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20) and the fast attack interdiction craft BRP…
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