US Nuclear Energy Firm Eyes $7.5B Investment in the Philippines. The announcement was made after the company had a meeting with President Ferdinand
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Philippine Air Force currently operates four models of the C-130s for transport and other missions, and the addition of three more aircraft
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The PCG and the PN, along with other agencies, units, and organizations, will continue their search and rescue operations until the four missing passengers of M/Y Dream Keeper are found.
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In a recent incident, a Chinese coastguard ship cut off a Philippine patrol vessel, almost causing a collision. The US State Department has called for China to stop its “provocative and unsafe conduct” in the contested waters.
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The participation of the Philippine Navy in this exercise fulfills the requirement to enhance the skills of its personnel with the influx of modern assets. It also conveys its unwavering commitment to enhancing cooperation with the ASEAN
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It was used during the Marawi siege and various combat missions of the PAF. It is capable of performing close air support, battlefield air interdiction, aerial reconnaissance, persuasion flight, armed escort, maritime patrol, air cover, flare drop,
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The construction of two brand-new corvettes to augment the Philippine Navy’s two Jose Rizal-class missile frigates is set to begin with steel cutting in May and November of 2023. This was announced by Department of National Defense spokesperson Arsenio Andolong, who stated that South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is currently finalizing the critical […]
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It has acquired 25 units of these helicopters in the early 1990s and it was used to support troops during encounters with the New People’s Army and lawless elements like the Abu Sayyaf Group for the past few years.
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3rd Boat Attack Missile Division of NFWM plays key role in Tawi-Tawi FMO resulting to the neutralization of ASG Subleader and Rescue of Indonesian kidnapped victim. On the morning of March 19, 2021, BA491 of 3rd BA Missile Division responded to Naval Task Group Tawi-Tawi’s (NTG-TT) directive to proceed Tandungan Island via Tandubas to pursuit […]
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BRP ISMAEL LOMIBAO (PC383) conducted its 1st Quarter Naval Gun Test Firing at vicinity 4.5 nautical miles NE off Diuata Point, Misamis Oriental on March 18, 2021. The test-firing of guns was successfully and safely conducted with satisfactory results and implemented in strict adherence to COVID-19 Health Protocol and Guidelines. Said activity aims to maintain […]
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Marine Troops from the Marine Battalion Landing Team-6 of 2nd Marine Brigade together with PNP personnel of the Turtle Islands MPS apprehended one (1) Vietnamese Vessel while fishing in Philippine waters in Tawi Tawi. The marines and police were conducting Maritime Security Patrol in support of Law Enforcement Operations in the waters off Bakungan Island […]
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Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) thru its Naval Task Force 61 (NTF61) and Naval Task Group Tawi-Tawi (NTG-TT) immediately dispatched its Multi-Purpose Attack Craft (MPAC BA488) to conduct rescue and assistance operation as a response to a medical distress call sent by M/V Ivestos to LMS Bongao last 13 March 2021. The patient was identified […]
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President Rodrigo Duterte approved 15 Black Hawk helicopters’ procurement to address the growing helicopter lifting insufficiency of the Philippine Air Force (PAF). The President granted the request during the 51st Cabinet meeting held at Malacañang Palace on Wednesday, Nograles said in a virtual presser.According to the Department of National Defense, they require a total of […]
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Zambonga City – Marine troops from the Marine Battalion Landing Team-12 (MBLT-12) together with the members of the Philippine National Police conducted a Joint Law Enforcement Operation at the Municipality of Panglima Sugala, early dawn of February 02, 2021. The successful operation led to the arrest of Suraidi Umbing, 70 years old, and Arasad Mukin, […]
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday said the “smart munitions” given to them by the United States would be of great help to their ongoing efforts to eliminate the terrorist menace in the country. “These smart munitions with such capability and precision will aid immensely the AFP in ridding the country of […]
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The Republic of Korea Navy provided 10,000 facial masks and 2,000 units of hand sanitizers to the Philippines last Tuesday to express gratitude to the country for fighting alongside South Korea during the 1950-53 Korean War. According to the Republic of Korea military, the Navy’s task group is on an annual cruise training and delivered […]
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Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) in the South China Sea for multinational exercises, Oct. 19. Participants included John S. McCain, JS Kirisame (DD 104) of the JMSDF, and HMAS Arunta (FFH 151) of the RAN. These exercises […]
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Philippine Navy (PN) is ready to protect Filipino ships that would conduct oil exploration and survey in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “I cannot predict what will happen next but I (would like) to inform you that the Philippine Navy is ready to protect our vessels conducting oil exploration or conducting surveys in our areas, […]
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