Malacañang has welcomed the increasing labor force participation rate in the country, saying it was the result of the administration 's job fairs. “Siyempre po masaya po at malugod na tinatanggap po ng Pangulo ang pag-uulat na iyan dahil nakikita po natin ang pagpupursige ng administrasyon...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) will launch the “Cope Thunder” Philippines 25-2 air combat exercise with the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) at the Clark Air Base in Mabalacat, Pampanga on Monday, July 7. Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura, PAF commanding general, will lead the ceremony while the...
The multi-role fighters (MRFs) that would be procured by the Department of National Defense (DND) for the Philippine Air Force (PAF) should be equipped with the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) capability, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said. The PAF, which celebrated its 78th...
Vice President Sara Duterte hailed the Philippine Air Force (PAF) as it celebrated its 78th founding anniversary, citing how its longevity symbolized the its dedication and commitment to protecting the country’s airspace. “Nakikiisa ako sa inyong pagdiriwang ng araw na ito na sumisimbulo sa...
President Marcos has urged the Philippine Air Force to continue being a swift and responsive force, saying they owe it to the people. In gracing the 78th founding anniversary of the Air Force on Tuesday, July 1, Marcos reaffirmed his administration 's mission to improve the Air Force, and...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) expressed gratitude to President Marcos Jr. for leading the inauguration of the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) “Valor Clinic” at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas on Friday, June 27. Marcos was accompanied by Department of National...
The Philippine Army (PA) and the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) will conduct a coordinated deep attack exercise in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija on June 30. The live fire exercise for Operation Lightning Strike will be highlighted by the firing of two High Mobility Artillery Rocket System...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) will commemorate its 78th founding anniversary on July 1, featuring a live capability demonstration which is expected to be attended by President Marcos Jr. PAF Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura said the theme for this year’s celebration is “Focus PAF...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) welcomed back the multi-role response vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV‑9701) on Wednesday, June 25, after she participated in a trilateral exercise in Kagoshima, Japan. Rear Admiral Hostillo Arturo Cornelio, PCG deputy commandant for administration, led the...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is behind its Chinese counterpart by up to 20 years, according to PAF chief Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura, and to catch up, it is aggressively pursuing the acquisition of multi-role fighters (MRFs) and other air assets. Cordura said the MRFs will complete the PAF’s...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) committed on Tuesday, June 24, its air assets for the possible repatriation of distressed overseas Filipinos amid the escalating tension between Israel and Iran. PAF Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura ordered the fleet’s C-295 and C-130 transport aircraft...
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...
