A light-lift fixed wing aircraft of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) blew its tires while attempting to land at Laoag Airport in Ilocos Norte on Friday morning, May 13. NC212i aircraft (File photo of courtesy of Philippine Air Force) Col. Maynard Mariano, PAF spokesperson, said five aircrew were...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) further boosted its air defense capabilities as it inaugurated a new simulator training center on Tuesday, April 26. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (left) attends the ceremonial acceptance, turn-over, and blessing of the...
In a male-dominated organization like the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), female soldiers are rarely given the spotlight for their achievements. But this does not mean that it’s because there are only a few of them worth mentioning. Take a look for example at First Lt. Jul Laiza Mae...
A brand new C-295 medium lift aircraft was delivered to the Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Monday afternoon, March 28, providing additional mobility to the troops. The Philippine Air Force welcomes the delivery of a C-295 medium lift aircraft in Mabalacat City, Pampanga on March 28, 2022. (Courtesy...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) will join the United States Armed Forces (USAF) in the 10th iteration of the Bilateral Air Contingent Exchange-Philippines (BACE-P) from March 14 to 25 which will be held in different parts of Luzon. Aircraft from the United States Air Force's 13th Fighter Squadron...
Geneva Cruz (Instagram) Actress-singer Geneva Cruz graduated as a reservist with a rank of sergeant from the Philippine Air Force recently. On Instagram, Geneva shared her experience on her latest milestone. "Respect. Loyalty. Honor," she wrote along with a series of photos. According to her, those...
The Department of National Defense’s (DND) procurement of 17 units of Russian-made Mil Mi-17 heavy lift helicopters will push through even amid the latter’s ongoing military invasion in Ukraine. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (Photo courtesy of Department of National Defense) DND Secretary...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) bolstered its fleet with the arrival of two units of T-129 ATAK helicopters from Turkey on past Wednesday midnight, March 9, in Mabalacat, Pampanga. Two units of T-129 ATAK helicopter from Turkey arrive at Clark Air Base in Mabalacat, Pampanga on March 9, 2022....
Three personnel of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) died while another one was injured after the car that they were riding on got involved in a vehicular accident along EDSA Santolan in Quezon City early Friday, Feb. 18. (Courtesy of Jasper Adrian Ibanga) Lt. Col. Maynard Mariano, PAF spokesperson,...
The Department of National Defense (DND) has clarified that the first two units of T129 ATAK helicopters of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) from Turkey have not yet been delivered contrary to reports that surfaced on social media. T-129 ATAK attack helicopter (File photo courtesy of and lifted from...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has conducted relief operations to regions affected by Typhoon “Odette” as part of its “bayanihan” efforts this holiday season. Photo from PEZA “Christmas doesn’t just happen in one day. Every day is an opportunity for us to help our...
Pilots of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) recently started their S-70i Black Hawk flight simulator training in Brunei to acquire key practices in handling the country's new helicopters . (Photo courtesy of the Brunei Philippine Embassy) The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Monday, Dec. 6,...
