The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) declared its readiness to assist in the repatriation of overseas Filipinos caught in the worsening conflict between Israel and Iran. AFP spokesperson Colonel Francel Margareth Padilla said the military can provide rescue personnel and assets to ensure the...
The Philippine Army (PA) carried out a maritime air patrol (MARPAT) over the waters of Central Visayas (Region 7) on Thursday, June 19, to enhance security and prevent illegal activities in the region. The Special Mission Aviation Company of the Army’s Aviation “Hiraya” Regiment used a...
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...
The delivery of 12 new FA-50 fighter aircraft acquired by the Philippine Air Force (PAF) will be completed by 2030, the Department of National Defense (DND) disclosed on Saturday, June 14. DND spokesperson Asst. Sec. Arsenio Andolong confirmed the acquisition of 12 FA-50 Block 70 light combat...
NEW DEHI (AP) — Authorities began investigating one of India 's worst aviation disasters after an Air India plane crashed a day earlier that killed all but one of the 242 passengers and crew onboard, officials said Friday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site. The Indian...
President Marcos has offered sympathy to India after the deadly crash of Air India Flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad on Thursday, June 12. "Filipinos are deeply saddened by the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad," he said in his message. "On behalf of the Filipino people, I extend our...
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — An Air India plane bound for London crashed in a residential area of Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff Thursday, killing 241 people on board, the airline said. One passenger who was thrown from the plane survived. At least five medical students in a college hostel were...
The Indian Embassy in Manila welcomed the announcement by the Philippine government of visa-free privileges for Indian nationals beginning on Sunday, June 8. (Photo from Air India) The move will allow Indian nationals to stay...
Direct flights between Manila and Delhi starting Oct. 1 this year has been announced by Air India, India’s leading global online, in a bid to boost the tourism, trade, and cultural exchanges between the two countries. (Photo courtesy of...
Travel to and from India will soon be more seamless as flag carrier Air India announced the rollout of its non-stop flights between Delhi and Manila beginning in October. In a statement on its website, Air India said it is the only carrier to operate non-stop flights between India and the...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has relocated the Major Danilo Atienza Air Base (MDAAB) from Sangley Point, Cavite to Lumbia Airport in Cagayan de Oro City as part of its strategic basing plan. Colonel Ritza Ann Jovellanos, acting PAF spokesperson, said among the units that were transferred were...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is investigating a high-ranking Philippine Air Force (PAF) official who was accused of rape by his two junior officers. “ The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) takes all forms of misconduct and breaches of military discipline with utmost...
