Tag: Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
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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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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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BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07) Arrival Marks Major Boost in National Maritime Defense
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) formally welcomed the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), the Philippine Navy’s newest and most advanced guided-missile frigate, during an arrival ceremony held on Monday at the Naval Operating Base in Subic, Zambales. The event was led by AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S Brawner Jr., Philippine Navy Flag…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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PAF showcases combat search, rescue capabilities in ‘Balikatan’
ZAMBALES – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) demonstrated its combat search and rescue (CSAR) capabilities as part of this year’s “Balikatan” exercise, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Tuesday. The training off Iba, Zambales featured the PAF’s 505th Search and Rescue Group (SRG) alongside their United States counterparts. The participating units executed…
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AFP, Allies Strengthen Synergy to Enhance Regional Security
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), in coordination with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command conducted the 9th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) on Tuesday, (April 29) in the West Philippine Sea. The exercise was held within the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) operational area. The training event brought together…
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AFP, U.S. Forces Boost Combined Air Defense Capabilities Through Balikatan 40-2025
ZAMBALES– The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Armed Forces conducted an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) training at the Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command (NETDC) in San Antonio, Zambales. The exercise is part of Exercise Balikatan 40-2025 wherein AFP and U.S. personnel collaborated to sense and engage targets,…
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US trains PH soldiers on use of Avenger Air Defense System
ZAMBALES – Filipino troops were briefed and familiarized by their American counterparts on the capabilities of the Avenger Air Defense System, considered the premier “shoot-on-move” US air defense platform. In a statement Tuesday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said this “subject matter expert exchange” (SMEE) took place at the Naval Education, Training and…
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Decommissioned WW2 corvette to be sunk during ‘Balikatan’ 2025
MANILA – The decommissioned World War II corvette, BRP Miguel Malvar (PS-19), will be targeted and sunk in this year’s “Balikatan” exercise. In a information kit provided to reporters Monday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the decommissioned Navy ship will be the target of the “MARSTRIKE” (Maritime Strike) event of the annual…
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Exercise Balikatan 40-2025 pormal nang binuksan
Opisyal nang nagsimula ang joint war games sa pagitan ng Pilipinas at Estados Unidos na “Exercise Balikatan” (BK 40-25) sa Kampo Auinaldo ngayong Lunes, Abril 21. Ang opisyal na pagbubukas na seremonya ay pinangunahan ni Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., na dinaluhan din ni US Embassy to the Philippines…
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