AFP Statement on Chinese Embassy in Manila’s claim of a “new model” of conduct in the West Philippines Sea.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States Armed Forces successfully conducted counter-landing exercises at La Paz Sand Dunes in Laoag on May 6, 2024, as part of the Exercise Balikatan 39-2024.
Counter-landing live-fire operation is a military strategy that involves deploying defensive forces, such as infantry and artillery to deter hostile forces seeking to establish presence within the nation's borders.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The U.S. Marines and the Philippine Air Force's Tactical Operations Wing West (TOW-WEST) joined forces for a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) in Antonio Bautista Air Base, Puerto Princesa City on May 3, 2024.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- On May 2nd, the combined forces of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and the United States Marine Corps (USMC) conducted a successful live-fire exercise as part of Exercise Balikatan. The exercise, held at Campong Ulay in the coastal town of Rizal, Palawan, showcased the capabilities of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and other key assets in a simulated coastal defense scenario.
The day began with a booming display of HIMARS firing several rockets at mock targets in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The precision and long-range hitting capabilities of this state-of-the-art artillery system demonstrated its importance in contemporary conflict scenarios.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City- LtGen Charlton Sean Gaerlan, The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (TDCSAFP), on behalf of AFP Chief General Romeo Brawner Jr., welcomed Acting Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Commodore Peter Jempsun De Guzman, as he assumed office succeeding LtGen Fernando Reyeg, here on May 03, 2024.
During the ceremony, LtGen Gaerlan honored LtGen Reyeg for his expertise and exemplary service, which has been significant in OJ3’s successful operations over the years. He also commended LtGen Reyeg for his leadership in crafting and executing various programs and organization developments, such as the publication of the AFP Territorial Defense Plan “Bantay Kalayaan,” which served as a strategic guidance for the AFP in securing the nation’s territorial integrity and maritime sovereignty.
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