Category: military
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Lifeless body of 3 female NPA rebel found in the site of encounter in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija
BALER, Aurora-The Philippine Army’s 84th Infantry “Victorious” Battalion found three (3) lifeless body of female New Peoples Army (NPA) at the hinterlands of Barangay Malbang, Pantabangan in Nueva Ecija according to the 703rd Infantry (Agila) Brigade based in the town of Bongabon in Nueva Ecija. 703rd Agila Brigade commanding officer Brigadier General Joseph Norwin D.…
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7 NPA including an alleged top CL commander killed in Nueva Ecija armed encounter
BALER, Aurora – SEVEN alleged members of the Komiteng Rehiyong Gitnang Luzon of the Communist New Peoples Army including their top commander were killed in an armed encounter with the soldiers of the 84th Infantry (Victorious) Battalion, Philippine Army in Brgy. Malbang, Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija on Wednesday afternoon, June 26. 703rd Infantry (Agila) Brigade commander,…
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PH to host 32nd ASEAN armies’ shooting tilt
The Philippine Army (PA) is all set to host the 32nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Armies Rifles Meet (AARM) slated from Nov. 12 to 23, 2024. This came after Tuesday’s comprehensive inspection of facilities at Camp O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac, which will be the venue of the competition, by representatives of the participating nations,…
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PH Navy to operationalize anti-submarine capabilities this year
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) is bent on operationalizing its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities as it is now integrating its most modern naval and air assets to ensure development by this year. “The focus of the commander, Philippine Fleet (Rear Admiral Renato David) this year, is to fully develop the Navy’s ASW capabilities, so…
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Cayetano, hinikayat ang SAF sa kanilang ‘transformative’ role sa bansa
Para kay Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, maaaring makakuha ng inspirasyon ang ating mga kababayan mula sa Bibliya kung paano makakamit ang tunay na pagbabago. Ito ang mensahe ni Cayetano nang magsalita siya sa closing ceremony ng PNP-Special Action Force (SAF) Command Course Class 123-2023 kung saan inihawig niya ang salaysay sa Bibliya tungkol sa pag-akay…
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Aurora, the safest and peaceful province in the entire Central Luzon says PRO3 Chief
BALER, Aurora-The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) said that this province is the safest and most peaceful province here in the entire Central Luzon (CL). The statement was made by Police Brig. Gen. Jose S. Hidalgo, Jr. during the turn-over ceremony held on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Aurora Police Provincial Office (APPO) Covered Court,…
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PH Fleet, US 7th Fleet staff-to-staff talks
The Philippine Fleet (PF) and the US 7th Fleet (C7F) have completed another fruitful iteration of Staff-to-Staff Talks held from June 20 to 21 aboard the USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) berthed at Pier 15 in South Harbor, Manila. PF Commander, Rear Adm. Renato David, and C7F Commander, Vice Adm. Fred W. Kacher, co-chaired the…
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Fleet personnel marksmanship training
ZAMBALES -, A two-day marksmanship training for Philippine Fleet (PF) officers and enlisted personnel spearheaded by the Fleet Support Group was conducted at the firing range of Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui in San Antonio, Zambales. The activity aims to develop and enhance the personnel’s knowledge, skills, and confidence on gun safety, fundamentals of marksmanship, and…
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PH, US start 2nd edition of ‘Cope Thunder’ drills
PAMPANGA – The second iteration of the Cope Thunder exercises between the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and its US counterparts started Tuesday in Clark Air Base, Mabalacat, Pampanga. In a news release Wednesday, PAF spokesperson Ma. Col. Consuelo Castillo said approximately 1,000 PAF personnel participate in subject matter expert exchanges on planning and execution of…
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Kauna-unahang corvette ng Philippine Navy inilunsad na ng HHI sa Korea
Inilunsad na ng HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) ang kauna-unahang corvette ng Pilipinas sa shipyard ng kumpanya sa Ulsan, South Korea nitong Martes, Hunyo 18. Ang naturang bapor na papangalanang Miguel Malvar ang natatanging corvette para sa Philippine Navy. Ito ay isang 3,200-ton naval ship, na may habang 118.4 meters at lapad na 14.9 meters.…
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Turtle nesting site restoration and beach clean-up
United States Marines Corp personnel joins Ocean Adventure Marine Park employees in a beach clean-up drive and turtle nesting area restoration at the Camayan Point, Tuesday, June 18 in Subic Bay Freeport zone. (Ocean Adventure Park photos)
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US Army and Philippine Army launches High-Altitude Balloons at Laoag Airport
LAOAG CITY— The U.S. Army Pacific’s 1st Multi-Domain Task Force (1MDTF) and the Philippine Army conducted a training on high-altitude balloon system launch at Laoag International Airport. The activity is part of the recent Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable (JPMRC-X) Exercise held in Laoag, Ilocos Norte.The 1MDTF launches the high-altitude balloons from the airport toward…
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BRP Jose Rizal fires C-Star missile during ‘Balikatan’ drill
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) on Wednesday said its missile frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) fired its LIG Nex 1 C-Star “sea-skimming surface-to-surface anti-ship cruise missile” system at the decommissioned naval tanker BRP Lake Caliraya. Speaking on the sidelines of the Navy’s Maritime Security Symposium in Quezon City, PN spokesperson Commander John Percie Alcos…
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Balikatan’s Counter-Landing Live Fire Exercise
The Philippine Army, through the Army Artillery Regiment, utilized its towed and self-propelled howitzers, in the Counter-Landing live fire drill, which is among the highlights of this year’s Exercise Balikatan at the Sand Dunes, La Paz, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte on May 6, 2024. The howitzer platoons of Bravo Battery, 5th Field Artillery Battalion (5FAB)…
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Air assault exercise
Philippine Marines and their counterparts from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) conducted an air assault exercise in Balabac Island, Palawan, as part of the ongoing joint military Exercise Balikatan 2024. Utilizing the USMC CH53E Super Stallion, the air assault exercise involved the insertion of troops via helicopters into a designated zone, simulating a rapid…