Tag: Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
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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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State Partnership Program Training Culminates in Maria Aurora
AURORA — A week-long training initiative under the State Partnership Program (SPP) concluded on a high note in Maria Aurora, Aurora, with a formal closing ceremony that underscored unity, professionalism, and shared commitment to national resilience. Held at the Municipal Covered Court, the event marked the culmination of Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs) between the Armed…
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PH, Japan, US conduct another maritime cooperative activity in WPS
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), along with the naval units of Japan and the United States, conducted another “multilateral maritime cooperative activity” (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Friday. In a statement, the AFP said this latest MMCA aimed to enhance interoperability and strengthen the combined capabilities of the…
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Guided-missile corvette BRP Diego Silang launched in Korea
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday announced that the prospective guided-missile corvette BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07) was formally launched at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea on Thursday. In a statement, AFP said the launch was attended by AFP chief General Romeo Brawner Jr., Navy…
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Philippine and US Forces Enhance Readiness in Salaknib 2025 Training Exercise
BALER, Aurora – The 307th Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army, based at Aurora Trading Center, Barangay Calabuanan, actively participated in a rigorous sling load operations exercise as part of Salaknib 2025, a joint military training initiative between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Military. Under the guidance…
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Anim na dayuhan at 2 Pinoy arestado sa Grande Island sa Subic Bay
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT—Inaresto ang anim (6) na dayuhan at dalawang (2) Filipino nationals sa isang reyd na inilunsad ng composite team mula sa Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), at Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) nitong Miyerkules umaga, Marso 19. Ayon sa ulat ng Department of National Defense (DND), kinumpirma…
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Successful MMCA highlights strong ties between participating nations
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Thursday said the successful conduct of the sixth multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA) highlights the country’s strong defense ties with Australia, Japan, and the United States. “This activity demonstrates the strong cooperation and interoperability among our nations’ armed forces. Conducted in accordance with…
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5 foreigners nabbed for alleged spying ops
MANILA – Authorities have arrested five foreign nationals suspected of engaging in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations in the country. Top officials from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday presented to the media the five Chinese suspects as well as the equipment recovered from them.…
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Senate ratifies PH-Japan RAA
Senators on Monday unanimously approved Senate Resolution No. 1248 which concurs to the ratification of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan. The measure is expected to strengthen the cooperation between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, in his manifestation,…
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305 AFP teams prepositioned for ‘Marce’ response
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it has prepositioned search, rescue and retrieval (SRR) teams in anticipation of the effects of Typhoon Marce (international name Yinxing). “Sa panig po ng AFP, kami po ay naghanda at nag-preposition ng ating mga SRR teams, ngayon po sa area ng Northern Luzon, meron po…
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Pagpapataas ng kamalayan sa West Philippine Sea isusulong sa mga paaralan sa Bulacan
BULACAN— Target simulan sa mga paaralan sa Bulacan na higit na mapalaganap ang pagpapataas ng kamalayan ng mga kabataan tungkol sa mga usapin sa West Philippine Sea. Iyan ang tiniyak ni Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations and ASEAN Affairs Ma. Theresa Lazaro sa kanyang pagtalakay tungkol sa implikasyon ng agawan ng…
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PH condemns China provocation of PAF aircraft in Bajo de Masinloc
MANILA – The Philippines has denounced China’s “unjustified, illegal and reckless” actions in an air incident in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea on Aug. 8. In a media release on Sunday, Malacañang said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. “strongly condemns” the air incident and stands by the brave men and…
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PH aircraft encounters ‘provocative’ China PLAAF over Scarborough
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Saturday condemned the “dangerous and provocative actions” of China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) which harassed a Filipino aircraft conducting maritime patrols over Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal). “On 8 August 2024, a Philippine Air Force (PAF) NC-212i aircraft was…
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House to hike soldiers’ subsistence allowance to P350 in 2025
ZAMBALES – House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Friday vowed that the House of Representatives would raise the daily subsistence allowance of the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) from PHP150 to PHP350 under the proposed national budget for 2025. He said next year’s spending plan would include a PHP15-billion package that more…
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