Tag: Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
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AFP and PCG successfully conduct medical evacuation amidst CCG interference
MANILA – – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) together with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully carried out the emergency medical evacuation of a Philippine Navy personnel stationed at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal on 07 July 2024. The PCG swiftly deployed their vessels, BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) and BRP Cape Engaño (MRRV-4411),…
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AFP to ‘harden’ facilities vs. missile threats, other attacks
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday said it is looking into “hardening” its facilities to make these more resistant to hypersonic missile strikes and other forms of attack. “A missile attack is a possibility, yun nga po, naireport na may 25 targets dito (it was earlier reported that there are…
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BCDA welcomes Senate bill on charter amendment
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) welcomes the filing of Senate Bill No. 2647, a measure seen to give workers access to affordable housing, accelerate infrastructure development, further drive investments in the country, and support the pension fund of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Seeking to amend Republic Act 7227 or the…
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Pinakamalaking Balikatan Exercise sisimulan ngayon
Sinimulan ngayong araw ang pinakamalaking Balikatan joint military exercise sa pagitan ng Pilipinas at Estados Unidos. na lalahukan ng 16,700 na mga sundalo at may labing-apat (14) na mga bansa ang makikiisa bilang mga observer. Ayon sa pahayag ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), ang mga bansa na makikiisa bilang mga observers ay ang…
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‘Balikatan’ intensifies AFP capabilities to defend territory
MANILA – This year’s “Balikatan” military exercises with the US forces will showcase the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) capabilities as it shifts towards the so-called “Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept” (CADC) or the strategy that aims to defend the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). “This ‘Balikatan’ will be a showcase of our capabilities in…
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More senators condemn China’s ‘bullying’ vs. PH in WPS
MANILA – More senators on Wednesday expressed their “disgust” over the recent aggression by the Chinese Coast Guard to Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva described the latest incident, as well as previous aggressions of China against Filipinos, as “totally inhumane, illegal, and barbaric.” Villanueva said he is…
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PH resupply boat heavily damaged after another CCG water cannon attack
MANILA – The Philippine resupply boat Unaizah May 4 (UM4) sustained “heavy damage” after a water cannon attack by the China Coast Guard (CCG) on Saturday as it was en route to bring fresh supplies to Filipino troops manning the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. In a post on X, the Armed Forces of…
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‘Integrated air missile defense’ drill among Balikatan 2024 highlights
MANILA – This year’s Balikatan exercises between Filipino and American troops would include an “integrated air missile defense exercise” as one of its highlights. In a press briefing Tuesday, Balikatan 2024 executive agent Col. Michael Logico said the activity would be held in Central Luzon, where the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will use…
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PDEA nabs 3 soldiers in drug sting
TARLAC – Three active enlisted personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) were arrested and yielded around Php 340,000.00 worth of shabu following a buy-bust operation in Barangay Anupul, Bamban town on Sunday night (February 4). Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-Tarlac reported that the said three soldiers are considered high-value- targets because they…
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AFP expects ‘bigger, more diverse’ Balikatan in April
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said this year’s iteration of the “Balikatan” military exercises with the United States will be longer and more diverse. “The difference now and last year’s ‘Balikatan’ is we are going to have more exercises in key positions all over the country. Aside from quantity…
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PH, Australia conclude inaugural Maritime Cooperative Activity
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) successfully completed their Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) on Monday. The three-day activity, which featured exercises in the country’s exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea, was participated in by Philippine Navy vessels BRP Gregorio del Pilar and BRP Davao…
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Filipino, Aussie troops successfully conduct ‘Exercise Alon’
MANILA – The first-ever “Exercise Alon” between Filipino and Australian troops was a resounding success, exercise director and Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) deputy commandant Brig. Gen. Jimmy Larida said Tuesday. “So it was indeed a very successful exercise even though this is the first and big amphibious exercise between the ADF (Australian Defense Force) and…
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ALON 2023 amphibious assault exercise sa Zambales
ZAMBALES– Inobserbahan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., ang amphibious assault exercise tampok ang sama-samang Amphibious and Land Operation (ALON) bilateral training ng 2,200 na tauhan ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Australian Defense Force (ADF) at United States Marine Corps (USMC) sa San Antonio, Zambales. Bahagi ang aktibidad ng field training exercises para…
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BCDA vows continued support to AFP under new chief Brawner
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has committed to continue its support to the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) under the leadership of its newly appointed AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. “The BCDA welcomes the appointment of General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. as the new…
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BCDA contributes P3.31B to the AFP
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) remitted Php3.31 billion to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) this year, representing a major share from the state firm’s disposition proceeds as proof of its commitment to help strengthen the country’s troops. “Recognizing the AFP as our major stakeholder, the BCDA always ensures that our Armed…
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