Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (below, third from right) visits the northern frontier's maritime defense outpost in Mavulis Island in Itbayat, Batanes on Feb. 6, 2024. (Photo by Armed Forces of the Philippines) The Department of National Defense (DND) has cautioned...
Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (below, third from right) visits the northern frontier's maritime defense outpost in Mavulis Island in Itbayat, Batanes on Feb. 6, 2024. (Photo by Armed Forces of the Philippines) Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto...
CAMP AQUINO, Tarlac City – Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. and Armed Forces chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., with Northen Luzon Command head Lt. Gen. Fernyl Buca, inspected critical facilities in Batanes province on Tuesday, February 6. DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. leads a...
Despite being the smallest province in the Philippines, with a land area of 230 square kilometers, Batanes offers tourists a vast array of its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes. Batanes is the dream destination of many travelers, including local and international tourists, who look...
CAMP AQUINO, Tarlac City – Sen. Francis N. Tolentino, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Philippine Maritime and Admiralty Zones, and Lt. Gen. Fernyl G. Buca, Armed Forces Northern Luzon Command chief, inaugurated a naval detachment in Mavulis Island in Batanes on Wednesday, October 18....
Apart from its beautiful destinations, vibrant food scene, and warm hospitality, what makes the Philippines unique is its array of crafts that mirror its heritage and culture. Every region has something unique to offer, from tapestries, intricate beadings, and embroideries to molded art made of...
CAMP AQUINO, Tarlac City – The Armed Forces Northern Luzon Command (Nolcom), through the Tactical Operation Group 2 (TOG 2) of the Philippine Air Force (PAF), has evacuated individuals stranded by typhoons “Egay” and “Falcon” in Basco, Batanes. Major Al Anthony B. Pueblas, acting Nolcom...
IVANA, Batanes – A dead whale was discovered on the shore of this town on Sunday, July 23. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) said teacher Jurgen Castaño and Ferdinand T. Verso of the BFAR-Region 2 found the remains of the Blainville's Beaked Whale...
Eighty-six civilian air passengers who got stranded after their commercial flights were cancelled have been assisted by the military and transported from Basco, Batanes to Manila via transport aircraft C-295, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) said Saturday, July 1. *(Photo: Philippine Air Force) * The...
General Andres Centino, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), met with personnel of the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) stationed in Batanes on Thursday, June 29, to ensure the military’s support to them as the "guardians" of the country’s northernmost frontier. *Gen....
BATANES – As this archipelagic province in the northernmost part of the country is always susceptible to typhoon onslaught, it is important for its inhabitants to always be prepared. WINDOW shutters, Gov. Marilou Cayco said, would protect the people of Batanes from typhoons. (Photo via Liezle...
BASCO, Batanes – The Philippine Air Force has airlifted 850 boxes of relief goods to this province ahead of the expected entry of super typhoon “Mawar.” These were flown by the Tactical Operations Group 2 via a C-130 aircraft on Thursday, May 25. Lt. Gen. Fernyl Buca, Northern Luzon Command...
