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News Blog 22 August 2022

The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP), Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, meets with the Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet, Admiral Samuel Paparo, on Thursday, August 18.

Admiral Paparo’s visit follows the recently concluded Pacific Partnership 2022 and the Rim of the Pacific exercises. In their meeting, the two military leaders affirmed their desire for greater cooperation, especially in establishing real-time information sharing and collaboration in maritime domain awareness. They also anticipate the successful conduct of marquee activities, including Exercise Sama-Sama between the Philippine Fleet and the US Navy in October, the Exercise Kamandag between the Philippine and US Marine Corps in October, and the Balikatan Exercises next year.

(Photo by A2CCastro PAF/ PAOAFP)

Korea Air Force’s 53rd Air Demonstration Group in Basa Air Base

News Blog 15 August 2022

Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Lieutenant General Bartolome Vicente O Bacarro attended the Aerobatic Show performed by Republic of Korea Air Force’s 53rd Air Demonstration Group in Basa Air Base, Floridablanca, Pampanga on Monday, August 15.

Department of National Defense Office-in-Charge, Senior Undersecretary Jose Faustino Jr was the Guest of Honor during the event which sought to highlight the strong relations between the Philippines and South Korea.

The Demonstration Group also known as the ‘Black Eagles’ utilized eight T-50Bs for their air maneuvers. This is the last leg of their tour before heading back to South Korea. (Photos by A2C Ted Castro PAF/PAOAFP)

AFP joins National IHL Day Commemoration

News Blog 12 August 2022

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) joined various government and non-government agencies in the national commemoration of the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Day on Friday, August 12.

The IHL day commemoration ceremony was held at the AFP Commissioned Officers Country in Camp Aguinaldo, with the Department of National Defense (DND) serving as the host. One of the event’s highlights was the opening of a photo exhibit showcasing the importance of IHL and Human Rights.

AFP Chief of Staff meets with the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force

News Blog 11 August 2022

Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Lieutenant General Bartolome Vicente O Bacarro met with the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, General Charles Q Brown Jr, on Wednesday, August 10, during the latter's courtesy call held at the General Headquarters Building in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.

The two leaders discussed efforts to further strengthen cooperation that would benefit the Air Forces of the Philippines and United States. (Photos by Donald Viluan/PAO)

AFP renders full military honors to FVR

News Blog 09 August 2022

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The Armed Forces of the Philippines rendered full military honors on Tuesday, August 9, to former president Fidel V Ramos during the state funeral for the 12th President of the Republic of the Philippines.

A battalion-sized contingent of honor guards tendered departure honors for the late president at Heritage Park where he was laid in state.