As the Philippines Air Force (PAF) transitioned to its new leadership, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. called on the Air Force to continue working closely with the administration in keeping the peace and security of the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos and outgoing PAF...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) formally installed Maj. Gen. Stephen Parreno as its 39th Commanding General on Tuesday, Dec. 20, in a ceremony held at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City. Maj. Gen. Stephen Parreno (Courtesy of PAF) Parreno replaced Lt. Gen. Connor Anthony Canlas Sr. who bowed out of...
The country's first "high-power hybrid rocket" made from 3D-printed advanced composite materials is set to be launched into space in 2023, the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) announced on Friday, Dec. 9. "Astronaut Soichi Noguchi captured the Philippines from the International Space Station (ISS)...
Two newly-procured T-129 ATAK helicopters from Turkey were unveiled by the Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Friday, Dec. 9, which will be used to enhance their surface strike capabilities. T-129 ATAK helicopter (File photo courtesy of Philippine Air Force) The ceremonial blessing of the helicopters...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has thanked the Turkish government for its support in strengthening the Philippine Air Force (PAF) as he led the ceremonial blessing of two helicopters in Malacañang on Friday, December 9. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the ceremonial...
Senator Jinggoy Estrada has filed a bill seeking to limit the three-year fixed term for officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Estrada said it is imperative to revisit the provisions of Republic Act No. 11709 or the law strengthening the professionalism and promotes the continuity...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has achieved its target of enhancing the interoperability and readiness in joint operations of its major service commands as it concluded the AFP Joint Exercise (AJEX) “DAGIT-PA” on Friday, Nov. 18. Photo by AFP Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, AFP...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) further fortified its air defense capabilities after formally accepting its first ever ground-based air defense system (GBADS) and a new C-295 MW medium-lift aircraft on Tuesday, Nov. 8. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. graces the blessing and champagne pouring ceremony...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) launched a trade fair to promote financial wellness and responsibility among its personnel, a military spokesperson said on Thursday, Oct. 27. Photo by Philippine Air Force The trade fair held from Oct. 25 to 26 at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City was part of the...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has airlifted around 37,000 pounds (lbs) of relief goods to the victims of Super Typhoon “Karding” in Quezon province, an official disclosed Wednesday, Sept. 28. Troops load relief packs to a Philippine Air Force aircraft prior to its delivery to victims of Super...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) assured the public on Wednesday, Sept. 14, that Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s use of the presidential chopper is always done “within the bounds” of its established protocols. Vice President Sara Duterte (OVP photo) Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo, PAF...
The chiefs and vice chiefs of government agencies in the security sector met Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday, Sept. 5, in a command conference to discuss the country's peace and order and security situation. Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, AFP Chief of Staff (PHOTO BY AFP/FB) This,...
