Category: military
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US-backed Subic ammo hub part of PH defense push – Marcos
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the planned US-backed ammunition manufacturing hub in Subic Bay is a longstanding initiative under the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) program, aimed at strengthening the country’s national defense. In a press briefing in Washington with Philippine media delegation reporters on Wednesday (Manila time), Marcos said the project had…
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AFP, U.S. Navigate United Front During 8th Bilateral MCA
MANILA — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) conducted the 8th bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) on July 16, 2025, covering strategic waters from Palauig, Zambales to Cabra Island, Occidental Mindoro. Participating Philippine Navy assets included the BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), an AW109 helicopter, a C-208B aircraft,…
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Nagka-aberyang fishing vessel at mga tripulante nito, inayudahan ng PCG
ZAMBALES—Mabilis na sumaklolo ang miyembro ng Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) upang tugonan ang isang distress call mula sa fishing vessel na F/B Grey Erron, na nagkaroon ng engine trouble humigit-kumulang 70 nautical miles sa kanluran ng Botolan, Zambales. Nabatid kay Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, nitong Linggo, Hulyo 13, 2025,…
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PH Navy commemorates 9th Anniversary of 2016 Arbitral Award, vows stronger defense of maritime sovereignty
MANILA – The Philippine Navy marks the 9th anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award on the South China Sea, with naval assets across the country simultaneously sounding their horns on July 12, 2025. The blowing of ships’ horns, also called a “siren salute,” is a naval tradition that symbolizes unity, tribute, and continuity. Sounding the…
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Unity, Professionalism, and Partnership Highlight Culmination of SALAKNIB 2025
NUEVA ECIJA — In a strong display of joint force cooperation and alliance building, the Philippine Army officially concluded Exercise SALAKNIB 2025 on Monday through a flag-raising ceremony and culminating activities held at Fort Magsaysay, together with partner forces from the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC). The ceremony was led by Lieutenant General Roy M.…
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Police Strengthens Coastal Security Through Unified Patrol Operations
To promote synergy among police units for swift and responsive operations, PBGen Ponce Rogelio Peñones Jr. (center), Acting Regional Director of PRO3, spearheaded a series of coastal patrol operations across the municipalities of Bataan, Olongapo, and Zambales. Accompanied by personnel from the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 3, the Provincial Police Offices of Bataan, Olongapo, and…
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91st Infantry Battalion Reinforces Civil-Military Partnership Ahead of Severe Weather Threat in Aurora
AURORA — In a show of readiness and civil cooperation, the 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion of the Philippine Army has heightened its alert status to prepare for any potential disaster scenario as inclement weather threatens Aurora and surrounding areas. Under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Aries A. Quinto, the battalion has mobilized its Disaster Risk…
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Philippine, U.S. Forces Showcase Firepower in HIMARS Live-Fire Exercise During ‘Operation Spartan Strike’ in Nueva Ecija
NUEVA ECIJA — The Philippine Army’s Artillery Regiment and United States military forces demonstrated enhanced tactical coordination and firepower capabilities during a successful High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) live-fire exercise, held on June 30, 2025, in Laur, Nueva Ecija, as part of Balikatan Exercise 2025. Dubbed “Operation Lightning Strike,” the bilateral drill featured the…
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Teodoro OK with US plan to establish ammo facility in Subic Bay
MANILA – National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Monday has expressed openness to the possibility of a US ammunition production and storage facility being established at the former American base in Subic Bay, Zambales. While he has not yet received any formal proposal, he believes such a development would be beneficial to the Philippines.…
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Troop Insertion Exercise
The Philippine Army and U.S. Army Pacific troops conducts an air assault drills as part of Salaknib Phase 2 at Camp Melchor Dela Cruz in Upi, Gamu, Isabela on June 17, 2025. Utilizing UH-60 Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters, the air assault exercise involved the insertion of troops via choppers into a designated zone, simulating…
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PH Navy, PDEA seize 1.5 tons of ‘shabu’ off Zambales
ZAMBALES – The Northern Luzon Naval Command (NLNC), together with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), intercepted about 1.5 tons of suspected shabu off the coast of Zambales province early Friday. An initial statement from the Philippine Navy (PN) said the seized narcotics had an estimated street value of PHP10 billion. “The PN, through the…
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PCGA-PCG Sports Clinic
Pinangunahan ni Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) Captain Gerald Anderson Jr., ang isinagawang sports clinic na naglalayong itaguyod ang youth development sa Masinloc, Zambales nitong Linggo, Hunyo 15. Isinagawa ito sa pagtutulungan ng Coast Guard Civil Relations Service at Coast Guard District National Capital Region na nilahukan ng mga kabataan sa komunidad. Ang nasabing sports…
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Philippine, U.S. Troops Intensify Readiness in Salaknib 2025 Phase II
NUEVA ECIJA-In a strong demonstration of bilateral military partnership, over 5,000 troops from the Philippine Army and the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) are currently engaged in Salaknib 2025 Phase II, a high-impact joint military exercise designed to sharpen combat readiness and interoperability amid evolving regional threats. During a press conference held Friday, June 13, 2025…
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MGA SUBERSIBONG DOKUMENTO, BALA, AT PAMPASABOG NAREKOVER NG PNP
ZAMBALES– Nakasamsam ang mga awtoridad ang mga subersibong dokumento, mga bala, at mga pampasabog sa isang operasyon ng Zambales Provincial Intelligence Unit noong madaling araw ng Martes, Hunyo 10 sa Mt. Piera, Sitio Dingin, Barangay Old Poonbato, Botolan, Zambales. Ang naturang operasyon ay pinanguhan ni P/LtCol Crisanto Lleva sa ilalim ng superbisyon ni P/Col Benjamin…
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Loading
Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare and load aircraft missiles on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while in the Philippine Sea, June 3. The America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.…
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