The United States is enhancing its logistics cooperation with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to ensure a swift response to future crises and disaster relief operations, and counter threats to international peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region. US Air Force General Randall Reed,...
A total of 123 Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel will participate in a trilateral maritime exercise with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and Japan Coast Guard (JCG) in Kagoshima, Japan two weeks from now. PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan led the send-off ceremony for the crew of...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will participate in a trilateral maritime exercise with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and Japan Coast Guard (LCG) in Kagoshima, Japan from June 16 to 20. In a statement, the PCG said it would deploy its 97-meter multi-role response vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua...
The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and United States Marine Corps (USMC) will test the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS), an American-made anti-ship missile system, during the Kamandag Exercise next week. Kamandag, or “Kaagapay ng mga Mandirigma Mula sa Dagat”, is an...
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Cutter Stratton conducted a port visit on May 16 to 19 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan to participate in a series of activities with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to strengthen maritime partnership and bilateral relationship. The United States Coast Guard...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Armed Forces carried out a counter-landing and live-fire exercise in Cagayan on Saturday, May 3, showcasing its coordinated firepower and rapid response capabilities aimed at deterring a seaborne invasion. The simulation, which was part of...
Personnel of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and United States Pacific Air Forces (US PACAF) pose for a snap during the kick-off ceremony for Cope Thunder Philippines 2025 at Clark Air Base in Mabalacat City, Pampanga on April 7, 2025. (Photo: PAF) Nearly 1,000 military personnel from the Philippine...
Philippine Army Vice Commander, Maj. Gen. Leodevic Guinid (left) and US Army Pacific 25th Infantry Division Deputy Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Jonathan Velishka are in a huddle with other PA and USARPAC officials to discuss activities for Exercise Sabak 2025 which kicked off in Fort Magsaysay,...
Troops enhance their ability to move themselves from a ship to the shore through an amphibious landing exercise held in Long Beach, Barangay New Agutaya, San Vicente, Palawan on Feb. 10, 2025. (Photo: Philippine Marine Corps) Combined units from the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and Philippine...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) teamed up for a maritime law enforcement course to enhance maritime cooperation and address maritime threats in the region. United States Coast Guard (USCG) Commander Christine Igisomar (leftmost, seated), Philippine Coast...
Philippine Air Force (PAF) and United States Pacific Air Forces (US PACAF) aircraft fly in formation over the Philippine Sea for "Iron Swat" exercise. The bilateral training was held from Dec. 9 to 13, 2024. (Courtesy of PAF) The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and United States Pacific Air Forces...
Personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and other law enforcement agencies participate in the Inter-Agency Maritime Capability Exercise (MARCAPEX) 2024 held in Davao City from Nov. 21 to 23, 2024. (Photo: PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spearheaded a maritime exercise involving other...
