Category: military
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PRO3 Commemorates SAF 44 in Nationwide Day of Remembrance
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) joined the nation on Sunday, January 25, in honoring the heroism and ultimate sacrifice of the 44 members of the Philippine National Police–Special Action Force (SAF) who were killed during the 2015 Mamasapano clash in Maguindanao. A solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held at exactly 8:00…
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COUGAR Battalion pinangunahan ang isang Environmental Clean-up drive
Zambales —Nagsagawa ang mga tropa ng 69th Infantry (COUGAR) Battalion, Philippine Army ng Joint Clean-Up Drive sa Liozealand, Barangay Liozon, Palauig, Zambales, katuwang ang mga opisyal ng barangay, mga benepisyaryo ng 4Ps, Barangay Tanod, at mga miyembro ng lokal na komunidad umaga ng Sabado, Enero 24, 2026. Ang aktibidad ay pinangunahan ni Jose A. Castrence…
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7th Infantry Division Distributes Food Packs to GIDA Communities in Dingalan, Aurora
DINGALAN, Aurora — The 7th Infantry (Kaugnay) Division of the Philippine Army distributed 381 food packs to residents of Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) in Barangay Umiray, Dingalan, Aurora, as part of its continuing efforts to sustain peace and promote community development in formerly conflict-affected areas. The humanitarian activity was conducted on January 21,…
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PH Navy welcomes newest patrol vessel
ZAMBALES — The Philippine Navy’s newest offshore patrol vessel, the future BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS20), has arrived from South Korea, which marks another significant addition to the Navy’s growing modern fleet. The vessel was met on Saturday, January 17, in waters off Zambales by BRP Jose Rizal (FF150), the Navy’s first missile-capable frigate, as part…
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Young Army Officer Leads Major Arms Cache Recovery, Underscoring the Value of ROTC and Reservist Training
CAMARINES NORTE — The successful recovery of a large cache of high-powered firearms, ammunition, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Camarines Norte in December 2025 has highlighted not only the effectiveness of intelligence-driven military operations, but also the enduring importance of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Program and the country’s reservist system in developing…
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PH Navy expansion ongoing with acquisition of more surface combatants
A ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official on Monday said the service’s fleet expansion is going well with the acquisition and commissioning of major surface combatants that has bolstered its defensive capabilities. PN spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad was referring to the commissioning of the two Miguel Malvar-class guided…
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Tatlong mangingisda nasagip ng bapor ng Amerika
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT– Nasagip ang tatlong Filipinong mangingisda ng mga tripulante ng napadaang US Navy supply ship sa West Philippine Sea malapit sa Bolinao, Pangasinan nitong Huwebes, Enero 1, 2026. Ayon sa isang social media post ng Embahada ng Estados Unidos sa Maynila, nasagip ang tatlong mangingisdang ng napadaang USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14), isang…
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91st Infantry Battalion Engages Youth on Peacebuilding and West Philippine Sea Awareness at UNLAD Kabataan Summit
NUEVA ECIJA — Reinforcing the role of the youth as vital partners in peace and nation-building, the 91st Infantry (Sinagtala) Battalion of the Philippine Army conducted a series of lectures on anti-insurgency and West Philippine Sea (WPS) awareness during the two-day UNLAD Kabataan Youth and Leadership Summit held on December 17–18, 2025, at Farm De…
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PH Army receives locally designed automated gun mount from DOST
TARLAC–The Philippine Army (PA) on Thursday received an automated weapon system capable of mounting .50 caliber machine guns from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). With the turnover of the locally designed Controller-Operated Battle Ready Armament (COBRA), Filipino troops “will no longer be exposed to heavy fire when operating heavy weapons,” PA commander Lt.…
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Ph–US 9th Bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) conducted the 9th Bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) on December 9 to 10, underscoring the two nations’ shared commitment to maintaining stability, security, and the rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific region. The activity reaffirms the defense partnership between the Philippines…
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3rd RCDG Commander Visits 307th CDC, Commends Reservists for Dedicated Service
BALER, Aurora — Colonel Vicente Edgardo C. De Ocampo, Group Commander of the 3rd Regional Community Defense Group (RCDG), RESCOM, Philippine Army, visited the 307th Community Defense Center (CDC) on Saturday, December 6, 2025, to recognize the vital role of reservists in supporting community-based security and development efforts across Aurora Province. Col. De Ocampo was…
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BRP Diego Silang Christening and Commissioning Ceremony in Subic
ZAMBALES – The Philippine Navy officially commissioned its second Miguel Malvar-class Frigate, BRP Diego Silang (FFG07), during a Christening and Commissioning Ceremony held on December 2, 2025, at Naval Operating Base-Subic, Zambales with the Department of National Defense (DND), Undersecretary for Acquisition and Resource Management (USARM), Salvador Melchor B. Mison, Jr. Also present were Vice…
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Zambales partners with uniformed services for peace and progress
ZAMBALES — The Zambales provincial government has partnered with the Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to promote progress and development in the province through a sustained peace and security program. The partnership was embodied in a joint declaration signed here at Balin Sambali on…
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PN Hosts JMSDF Contingent for Goodwill Visit
ZAMBALES – The Philippine Navy, through the Philippine Fleet (PF), has further strengthened navy-to-navy ties with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) by welcoming destroyer JS Harusame (DD102) for a Goodwill visit from November 26 to 29, 2025. This visit, which followed the recent official trip of a PF delegation to Yokosuka, Japan led by…
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Philippine Fleet Fosters Maritime Cooperation in Visit to Counterparts in Japan
A delegation from the Philippine Fleet (PF), headed by PF Commander Rear Adm. Joe Anthony C. Orbe, strengthened bilateral maritime cooperation with the Japan Self-Defense Fleet (JSDF), and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) during its visit to Japan. The PF delegation was welcomed by JSDF Commander Vice Adm. Katsushi Omachi in Yokosuka, with both…
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