Two female personnel from the BRP Andres Bonifacio (PS17) have been recognized for exceeding expectations and upholding standards while performing their responsibilities in accordance with their shipboard ratings. Women have made significant progress in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) throughout the years. They are valuable assets that the organization should look after because… Continue reading BRP Andres Bonifacio commends 2 female personnel for their significant accomplishments at work
TOWSOL, TOG 4 personnel conducts bloodletting activity
The Tactical Operations Wing Southern Luzon (TOWSOL) and Tactical Operations Group 4 (TOG 4) personnel, led by Maj. Philippides B. Jimenez PAF, TOG 4 Deputy Group Commander, and Maj. Ma Ailyn Binasoy PAF, TOWSOL Director for CMO, went to the Philippine Red Cross Lucena Chapter for the ICOW TOWSOL Pre-Anniversary bloodletting activity. The participants in… Continue reading TOWSOL, TOG 4 personnel conducts bloodletting activity
Indonesia, Malaysia concerned over AUKUS nuclear subs plan
Malaysia and Indonesia share strong reservations over Australia’s decision to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, even though nuclear weapons were not part of the plan, Malaysia’s foreign minister said on Monday. Referring to AUKUS, a trilateral security pact agreed last month between Australia, the United States and Britain, Saifuddin Abdullah said the two Southeast Asian nations were… Continue reading Indonesia, Malaysia concerned over AUKUS nuclear subs plan
PMA conducts community pantry and relief operations, distributes ‘Boxes of Hope’ in Benguet
Several citizens of Northern Luzon provinces were recently flooded by Typhoon “Maring,” and several parts of Benguet, notably Ambassador and Tublay, were rendered impassable owing to persistent heavy rains that created landslides. After the devastation of Super Typhoon “Maring” and the current challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the less fortunate found it even more… Continue reading PMA conducts community pantry and relief operations, distributes ‘Boxes of Hope’ in Benguet
CNTs wielding high-powered guns surrender to government troops in Northern Luzon
CPP-NPA-Terrorists (CNTs) with three high-powered firearms surrendered to the 95th Infantry Battalion (95IB) under the 502nd Infantry Brigade of the 5th Infantry Division and Philippine National Police (PNP) on October 14 and 15, 2021, in Ilagan City and Nueva Vizcaya. Six CNTs surrendered to 95IB and PNP Region 2 personnel in Ilagan City on October… Continue reading CNTs wielding high-powered guns surrender to government troops in Northern Luzon
Philippine Army honors the Marawi Siege’s fallen heroes
During the Marawi Siege’s 4th-year anniversary in Marawi City on Saturday, October 16, 2021, the Philippine Army joined the government and the Filipino people in honouring the fallen heroes. “As we remember the liberation, we also commemorate our fallen and living heroes who have selflessly served to restore the peace in the city,” Army Commanding… Continue reading Philippine Army honors the Marawi Siege’s fallen heroes
Israel expects 2,000 rockets a day in any war with Hezbollah — Army
Israel does not want war with Lebanon’s Hezbollah but is prepared to face about 2,000 rockets a day from the armed group if conflict breaks out, a senior Israeli military official told AFP. In May this year, the Israeli army fought an 11-day war against Palestinian armed groups in the Gaza Strip, who fired around… Continue reading Israel expects 2,000 rockets a day in any war with Hezbollah — Army
China surprises US with hypersonic missile test
China tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile in August, showing a capability that caught U.S. intelligence by surprise, the Financial Times reported, citing five unnamed sources. The report late on Saturday said the Chinese military launched a rocket carrying a hypersonic glide vehicle that flew through low-orbit space, circling the globe before cruising towards its target,… Continue reading China surprises US with hypersonic missile test
China condemns US, Canada for sending warships through Taiwan Strait
The Chinese military on Sunday, October 17, condemned the United States and Canada for each sending a warship through the Taiwan Strait last week, saying they were threatening peace and stability in the region. China claims democratically-ruled Taiwan as its own territory, and has mounted repeated air force missions into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone… Continue reading China condemns US, Canada for sending warships through Taiwan Strait
Philippine Army’s 7ID constantly responding to Tropical Storm Maring-battered communities
The Philippine Army’s 7th Infantry Division (7ID) continues to provide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) to communities affected by Tropical Storm Maring. On October 13, 7ID personnel undertook rescue operations in the municipalities of Ilocos Sur, Abra, and other provinces under 7ID’s jurisdiction, in collaboration with Local Government Units, the Philippine Coast Guard, and… Continue reading Philippine Army’s 7ID constantly responding to Tropical Storm Maring-battered communities