Tag: territorial defense operations
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6K troops to join PH Army’s 1st ‘combined arms drill’

MANILA – Over 6,000 soldiers will join the Philippine Army (PA)’s first-ever “combined arms training exercise” (CATEX) “Katihan” this March which would highlight the service’s shift from internal security to territorial defense operations. “The large-scale exercise will effectively test the Army’s capability to move, maneuver, and sustain large-scale forces during combat operations,” PA spokesperson Col.…
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NOLCOM reiterates commitment to ensure maritime border security

TARLAC CITY– Armed Forces of the Philippines Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) reiterated its commitment to continue providing maritime border security. This is manifested in milestones on territorial defense operations through continued decisive air and surface patrols. NOLCOM Commander Lieutenant General Fernyl Buca disclosed that to date, the unified command and partner agencies have undertaken a total of…
