Tag: Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
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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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Cayetano: May potensyal na papel ang PH Aerospace Dev’t Corp sa AFP modernization
MANILA- May potensyal na papel ng Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation (PADC) sa modernisasyon ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Ito ang nakita ni Senador Alan Peter Cayetano, chairman ng Senate Committee on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises, sa pagdinig ukol sa mga panukalang batas na naglalayong palawigin ang corporate life ng PADC ng 50…
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US advance party for ‘Balikatan’ 2023 arriving March 20
MANILA – An advanced party from the United States Armed Forces that will be joining the 2023 “Balikatan” exercises next month is scheduled to arrive in the Philippines on March 20. Col. Medel Aguilar, spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), on Saturday said the guests would be working on various humanitarian civic…
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AFP to send rescue teams to quake-hit Türkiye
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said it would deploy 33 military personnel to help in ongoing search and rescue efforts in Türkiye which was rocked by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on Monday. The personnel are trained in search and rescue operations and have the equipment for the special task,…
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