Category: military
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PH, Japan, U.S. Strengthen Maritime Ties Through 11th West Philippine Sea Drills
ZAMBALES,— The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), together with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), reaffirmed their commitment to multilateral maritime cooperation with the successful completion of the 11th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea on September 12–13, 2025. The joint exercises, held…
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US Destroyer in Subic Bay
The USS John Finn, an Arleigh Burke-class Aegis guided-missile destroyer of the United States Navy makes a port call in Subic Bay Freeport for supply replenishment on Wednesday, September 10. 2025. (Ang Pahayagan photo / JUN DUMAGUING)
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1st aerial Spike NLOS missile launch marks PH Navy drill off Zambales
ZAMBALES – The Philippine Navy (PN) on Tuesday held a live-fire unilateral missile exercise west of San Antonio, Zambales, highlighted by the first-ever aerial launch of a Spike Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) missile. In a statement on Wednesday, the PN said its AW159 “Wildcat” anti-submarine helicopter “successfully conducted the first-ever aerial launch of a Spike…
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2nd Malvar-class guided missile frigate now in PH
The Philippines’ second guided Malvar-class missile frigate, which will be called BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07) once commissioned, has arrived in the country, the Philippine Navy (PN) announced on Tuesday. In a statement, PN public affairs office chief Captain Benjo Negranza said the warship was formally welcomed by the PN’s first guided-missile frigate, the BRP Jose…
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PRO3 Launches Program to Empower Security Guards as Force Multipliers
PAMPANGA — Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) has rolled out a new program aimed at strengthening coordination with private security guards to bolster community safety and enhance quick response capabilities across Central Luzon. The initiative, dubbed “Strengthening Security Guards Force Multipliers: A PRO3 Collaborative Action to PNP’s Quick Response Strategies,” was launched on Friday, September…
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2 Chinese warships monitored off Bajo de Masinloc
The Philippine Navy (PN) on Thursday said it has monitored two Chinese warships near Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The two warships, which belong to China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), were spotted 40 nautical miles southeast of Bajo de Masinloc, PN spokesperson for the WPS Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad…
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PH, Australia, Canada, and the U.S. boost security cooperation in 10th MMCA
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), together with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), and the United States Indo-Pacific Command, conducted the 10th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) on 02–03 September 2025 in the West Philippine Sea, specifically in the waters off Palauig to San Antonio, Zambales. Underscoring the four…
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Amphibious Land Operation 2025
Philippine Army and Australian Army troops conduct a Combined Live Fire Exercise as a key part of the ongoing Exercise ALON (Amphibious Land Operation) 2025 at the Combat Readiness Training Area in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija on August 27, 2025. Over 3,600 troops from the Philippines, Australia, the United States and Canada are taking part…
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Citizen Tip Leads to Clash Between Army Troops and Rebels in Dingalan
AURORA — A timely report from a concerned citizen sparked a brief firefight between government forces and remnants of the Communist insurgents in Barangay Ibona, Dingalan, Aurora, on Thursday, August 21. According to the 703rd Infantry “Agila” Brigade, troops conducting security patrols engaged about ten members of the dismantled Komiteng Rehiyon Gitnang Luzon (KRGL) following…
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PH to Washington: Consider Subic as warship manufacturing hub
MANILA – The Philippines is urging the United States to consider the country as its potential manufacturer of US warships, as Washington, DC seeks to fortify its fleet over the next 30 years. “Subic, obviously the (former) Hanjin Subic Shipyard, is (in) shipbuilding operation and we’re sure it could possibly be part of what the…
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PN assists immobilized fishing boat return to Zambales
ZAMBALES– The Philippine Navy, through the Philippine Fleet and Naval Installation Command, successfully rescued and towed the fishing vessel FB Moises to Calapandayan Fish Port, Subic, Zambales. Naval Public Affairs Office Director Capt John Percie Alcos said this is in response to the boat captain’s request for assistance wherein the Philippine Fleet and Naval Installation…
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High-level naval drills mark first PH-India maritime activity
MANILA – The first bilateral maritime cooperative activity (MCA) between the Philippines and India featured high-level naval maneuvers between the participating units, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Monday night. “Among the key drills conducted were rendezvous operations, communication checks, air defense exercises, and maneuvering drills with photo exercise,” the AFP said in…
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Phl-India Maritime Cooperative Activity at WPS
The Philippines and India conducted their first-ever Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the West Philippine Sea, showcasing their commitment to enhancing maritime security and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific region. BRP Jose Rizal (FF150), together with BRP Miguel Malvar FFG06 – PF, led the delegation from the Philippine Navy. The two-day exercise concluded without any significant…
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US envoy witness simulation of joint aid delivery
PAMPANGA -United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson, together with Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr., and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo S. Brawner, Jr., led the observation of a joint simulation exercise on the delivery of family food packs (FFPs) for flood-affected communities, at Clark Air Base.…
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PRO3 SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM NAMED BEST IN THE COUNTRY DURING 30TH PCR MONTH CELEBRATION
PAMPANGA — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) Social Media Team emerged as the Best Social Media Team Nationwide, outshining 17 other regional police offices during the culmination program of the 30th Police Community Relations (PCR) Month held at Camp BGen Rafael T. Crame in Quezon City. The award was given in recognition of the…
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