Philippine Air Force (PAF) Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura (right) passes the 15th Strike Wing's unit color to Brig. Gen. Gerold Gagan in a change of command ceremony held at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Jan. 13, 2025. Gagan replaces Brig. Gen Juliano Llarenas (partially...
This image provided by Drift in Air Plants shows a Tillandsia xerographica air plant in Bakersfield, California. (Jennifer Tuttle/Drift in Air Plants via AP) If you're looking for a houseplant that's as unique as it is low-maintenance, let me introduce you to air plants, members of the Tillandsia...
Mervin Guarte (Courtesy of Philippine Air Force) The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday, Jan. 8, mourned the passing of national team athlete and Airman First Class (A1C) Mervin Guarte. The 33-year-old sprinter and obstacle course racer (OCR) died after being stabbed by an unknown assailant in...
Senator Loren Legarda has urged authorities to strictly implement the Clean Air Act after reports Metro Manila’s air quality had reached “very unhealthy” levels following New Year’s Day celebrations. “Excessive fireworks celebrations across Metro Manila pose lots of risks, not only...
The first sunrise on New Year's Day is seen near the site of a plane crash at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Son Hyung-ju/Yonhap via AP) SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Grieving relatives of the victims of the South Korea plane crash gathered at...
The Philippine Embassy in Seoul has flown the Philippine flag at half-mast following the tragic incident that killed 179 of the 181 people aboard Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 that crashed over the weekend at the Muan International Airport. The Philippine flag is flown at half-mast in the...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) officially retires its remaining units of the Bell AH-1S “Cobra” attack helicopter and North American Rockwell OV-10 “Bronco” multi-role attack aircraft in a ceremony at the Major Danilo Atienza Air Base in Sangley Point, Cavite City on Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo:...
Philippine Air Force (PAF) and Philippine Army (PA) troops unload boxes of relief supplies for residents affected by recent typhoons in Sta. Margarita, Baggao, Cagayan on Nov. 15, 2024. (Photo: PAF) The Philippine Army (PA) and Philippine Air Force (PAF) expressed gratitude to the Filipino people...
President Marcos has reminded the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to remain vigilant as complacency will endanger the safety and welfare of the country and its people. CHANGE OF COMMAND — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine Air Force (PAF) change of command with outgoing PAF...
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...
Philippine Air Force (PAF) Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Stephen Parreño (second from left) leads the blessing and formal transfer of a decommissioned S-211 Marchetti jet trainer to the local government of Barangay 183, Zone 21 in Villamor, Pasay City on Dec. 15, 2024 to honor the historical...
Gokongwei-led Cebu Air Inc. has reached a new milestone, recording as many as 250 million flown passengers in its 28th year of commercial operations. In a statement on Friday, Dec. 13, Cebu Air said its low-cost carrier, Cebu Pacific’s new milestone, underscored its dedication to providing...
