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Aggressive and Unsafe Maneuvers by Chinese Vessels Near Bajo de Masinloc
On 5 May 2025, the Philippine Navy’s BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS35), while conducting routine and lawful maritime patrol operations in support of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), encountered aggressive and unsafe maneuvers by two Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA-N) vessels Jiangkai II-class frigates (Type 054A) with bow numbers 554 and 573, and a China Coast Guard vessel 5403. The incident occurred approximately 11.8 nautical miles southeast of Bajo de Masinloc.
PH-U.S. Forces Foster Cyber Readiness in Culmination of Balikatan Cyber Defense Exercise
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Forces officially concluded the Cyber Defense Exercise (CYDEX) today, here, reinforcing the continued progress in the joint military partnership under Exercise Balikatan 40-25.
AFP Welcomes BGen Flores, Highlights Leadership Continuity in Personnel Management
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) formally welcomed BGen Ramon P Flores as the new Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, J1, in a Change of Chief of Office Ceremony held on May 6, here. The ceremony was presided over by AFP Vice Chief of Staff, LtGen Jimmy D Larida.
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