Category: Defense & Security

PH Fleet, Marines, Navy units hold interoperability drills

By Priam Nepomuceno | December 2, 2024 MANILA – Units from the Philippine Fleet (PF), Fleet-Marine Ready Force and reservists from the Philippine Navy have kicked off their first-ever unified exercise aimed at enhancing the operational readiness and interoperability of the participants. In a statement Monday, Philippine Fleet public affairs office chief Lt. Giovanni Badidles said… Read More PH Fleet, Marines, Navy units hold interoperability drills

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Ejercito pushes to restore P10-B budget cut for AFP modernization, backs Subic as naval base site

SENATE Senior Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito has called for the restoration of the P10-billion slashed from the Department of National Defense (DND) budget, highlighting the funding’s crucial role in advancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program. During the deliberation on the DND’s proposed 2025 budget, Ejercito stressed that the… Read More Ejercito pushes to restore P10-B budget cut for AFP modernization, backs Subic as naval base site

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Gov’t unmoved by China’s objection to PH‘s new maritime laws

MANILA | November 14, 2024 — The Philippines stays firm in its position on the country’s sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite China’s objection to the passage of the new maritime and archipelagic sea lane laws, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Thursday, Nov. 14. President Marcos made the remarks when asked… Read More Gov’t unmoved by China’s objection to PH‘s new maritime laws

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Maritime laws vital to protect PH waters – PBBM

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | November 12, 2024 MANILA – The new maritime laws will help the Philippines in protecting its territory by making a clear delineation of its territorial waters, President Ferdinand R. Marcos said Monday. “Marami tayong sinasabi (We are saying) that we have to protect our sovereign rights and our sovereignty. So, it… Read More Maritime laws vital to protect PH waters – PBBM

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New maritime, sea lanes laws to secure PH waters, marine resources

MANILA | November 12, 2024– Senator Loren Legarda on Monday lauded the Philippine Maritime Zones Act (Republic Act 12064) and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act (RA 12065) for their complementary roles in protecting the country’s marine resources. Legarda said the two laws shall work in tandem to reinforce the Philippines’ maritime sovereignty and security. “I… Read More New maritime, sea lanes laws to secure PH waters, marine resources

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Philippine Navy and US Navy commence ‘Sama-Sama 2024’

SUBIC BAY | Oct. 7, 2024 – The U.S. Navy, ​U.S. ​Marine Corps, Armed Forces of the Philippines​, and allied forces commenced the eighth iteration of Exercise Sama Sama in the vicinity of Subic Bay, the ​Republic of the ​Philippines, marking the beginning of two weeks of maritime engagements designed to enhance interoperability and strengthen… Read More Philippine Navy and US Navy commence ‘Sama-Sama 2024’

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U.S. donates emergency relief supplies to EDCA site in Nueva Ecija

MANILA | September 25, 2024 — On September 23, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), donated emergency relief supplies to Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija, an Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) site, as part of its efforts to boost the Philippines’ disaster preparedness. U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson handed over… Read More U.S. donates emergency relief supplies to EDCA site in Nueva Ecija

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PH, US military officials inspect Basa Air Base

By Priam Nepomuceno | August 29, 2024 MANILA – Filipino and American military officials on Wednesday visited Base Air Base in Floridablanca, Pampanga – one of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites – to inspect upgrades done in the facility. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. and Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM)… Read More PH, US military officials inspect Basa Air Base

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PH fleet on 3-day naval exercise off Subic Bay

By Priam Nepomuceno | August 29, 2024 MANILA – Major naval and air assets of the Philippine fleet (PF) are carrying out a unilateral naval exercise, focusing on in-depth naval warfare operations, in the waters southwest of Subic Bay, Zambales from Aug. 27 to 30. PF public office chief Lt. Giovanni Badidles said the exercise would… Read More PH fleet on 3-day naval exercise off Subic Bay

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Riders express support, bring ‘care packs’ for WPS defenders

By Priam Nepomuceno | August 26, 2024 MANILA – Some 500 motorcycle riders on Sunday showed their support for military personnel tasked to defend the West Philippine Sea (WPS) through a “ride for a cause”. The riders motored their way from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City to Naval… Read More Riders express support, bring ‘care packs’ for WPS defenders

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