Top officials of the Philippine Army (PA) and Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) have established deeper relations with their counterparts from Japan and the United States in a “historic” summit that sought to address various security issues in the Indo-Pacific region. Heads of land forces from...
The Marine Battalion Landing Teams (MBLT) 10 and 8 under the 4th Marine Brigade featured various equipment in a static display at the Christmas Banchetto of the Cagayan provincial government at the Mamba Gym, Cagayan Sports Complex, Tuguegarao City on Sunday, Dec. 11. The Marines showcased various...
The San Juan City local government, in partnership with the Philippine Navy and the Philippine Marines, spearheaded the 4th quarter National Earthquake Drill (NSED) on Thursday, Nov.10, after the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) chose the city as its partner local...
It was a trip down memory lane for President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. as he relived his time with the marines during the 72nd anniversary celebration of the Philippine Marine Corps on Monday, November 7. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) In his speech during the...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro spearheaded the celebration of the 72nd founding anniversary of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) on Monday, Nov. 7. (Photo by Philippine Marine Corps) A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Marine Heroes...
Marine and naval forces from the Philippines, United States, Japan, and South Korea kicked off on Monday, Oct. 3, the “KAMANDAG” Exercise 2022 which seeks to enhance the interoperability of participating forces in perfecting marine warfighting doctrines to help preserve the peace and security...
COTABATO CITY (PNA) – Police backed by Marines have arrested a suspect behind the Sept. 25 ambush of Marines in Picong, Lanao del Sur. PUMBAYA mugshot Lt. Col. Serge Ronquillo, 2nd Marine Battalion Landing Team (MBLT-2) commander, said Wednesday, Sept. 28, that Jamal Balindong Pumbaya did...
COTABATO CITY (PNA) – Three Marines were wounded in an ambush in the coastal town of Picong, Lanao del Sur on Sunday, Sept. 25. Lt. Col. Serge Ronquillo, commander of the 2nd Marine Battalion Landing Team (MBLT-2), identified the wounded soldiers as Privates First Class Stephen Saragal and Elijah...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has deployed two marine units in Northern and Central Luzon to boost the military’s strength against communist insurgency. Members of the 4th Marine Brigade (4MBde) and Marine Battalion Landing Team 8 (MBLT8) arrive at the Laoag City International Airport...
CAMP AQUINO, Tarlac City – The 4th Marine Brigade (4MBde) and the Marine Battalion Landing Team 8 (MBLT8) have been redeployed from Sulu to augment ground forces involved in internal security operations in Northern and Central Luzon against the remaining units of the New People’s Army. Armed...
The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and the Philippine Navy’s (PN) Naval Reserve Command (NAVRESCOM) had their new commanders installed in a joint change of command ceremony at the PN Headquarters in Naval Station Jose Andrada, Manila on Monday, August 15. Major General Charlton Sean Gaerlan,...
The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and the Philippine Army (PA) conducted capability enhancement trainings while utilizing their modern equipment in Ilocos Norte and Taguig City recently. Philippine Marine Corps personnel conduct a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) rapid infiltration...