Tag: Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
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AFP, U.S. Forces Demonstrate Operational Readiness in Cagayan Rescue
CAGAYAN– Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Marine Corps personnel participating in Exercise Balikatan 41-2026 rescued Filipino civilians following a vehicular accident on April 20 near Lal-lo Airport in Cagayan. Four casualties were immediately extricated from a cement-loaded truck that lost control and plunged into a ravine, and were transported to a…
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Balikatan 41-2026 Opens, Showcasing Stronger PH-U.S.-Allies Defense Ties
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), alongside the United States Armed Forces, Japan Self-Defense Forces, Australian Defence Force, and other allied and partner nations, formally opened Exercise Balikatan 41-2026 in a ceremony held Monday, April 20, at Tejeros Hall inside the AFP Commissioned Officers’ Country Club. Key military leaders…
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AFP, U.S., Australia Sustain Joint Maritime Presence in West Philippine Sea
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), in partnership with the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) and the Australian Defence Force (ADF), successfully conducted a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea from April 9 to 12, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance maritime defense capabilities and regional cooperation. This…
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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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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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PH, Australia, US hold 14th joint maritime drill in WPS
MANILA – Naval and air units from the Philippines, Australia, and the United States completed the 14th multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Tuesday. The MMCA, the first for this year, took place from Feb. 15 to 16, underscoring a shared and…
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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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