The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said it is still pursuing the acquisition of multi-role fighter (MRF) aircraft, despite having already procured new FA-50 fighter jets earlier this month. PAF spokesperson Colonel Ma. Consuelo Castillo said the proposed MRF acquisition, which falls under the...
A special criminal court martial has been officially convened by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to hear the case of a Philippine Air Force (PAF) major general who is accused of rape by his two junior officers, military officials confirmed Tuesday, June 17. AFP Chief, General Romeo...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it is not concerned about the United States shifting its military assets away from the South China Sea in response to the rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, Philippine Navy (PN) spokesperson for the West...
A fisherman who went missing during a fishing expedition off Romblon’s waters was rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday, June 16. Romeo Uyao was aboard his fishing boat “MBCA Rai Rai” on June 15 when the rocker arm of his vessel malfunctioned, causing it to drift in the...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed the possible deployment of a second battery of the Typhon mid-range capability (MRC) to the country by the United States government. AFP spokesperson Colonel Francel Margareth Padilla said the move will further strengthen the deterrence...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced on Monday, June 16, its preparedness to respond to emergencies and support disaster response operations as the typhoon season approaches. AFP Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. ordered the pre-deployment of quick reaction teams, search and rescue...
The Philippine Army (PA) hailed on Monday, June 16, the achievements of the 8th Infantry Division (8ID) against the communist insurgency in Eastern Visayas (Region 8). Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, PA commanding general, visited the headquarters of 8ID at Camp Vicente Lukban in Catbalogan, Samar over the...
Two Filipino military cadets have successfully completed their pre-commissioning training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in the city of Dehradun, northern state of Uttarakhand, India. Second Lieutenants Anthony Ehapon and Len John Kent Valbarez received their rank insignias from Lt. Gen....
A week after the ratification of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), the Philippines and Japan have begun training their militaries, marking the launch of a “new phase” in the defense cooperation of the two Asian countries. Naval ships from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday, June 15, said that it witnessed a ship boarding exercise by the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) in Kagoshima, Japan. The small board operation and exercise was carried out by the JCG onboard patrol ship PL 69 Koshika last June 13. The small board operation and...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has prepared its deployable response groups (DRGs) across its 16 districts nationwide to enhance its disaster response capabilities this typhoon season. Commander Michael John Encina, deputy spokesperson of the PCG, said the DRGs are composed of coast guard...
The flagship vessel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701), has arrived in Japan to participate in the second trilateral maritime exercise among the PCG, United States Coast Guard (USCG), and Japan Coast Guard (JCG). In a statement Saturday, June 14, the PCG said that...
