NEWS

EXERCISE BALIKATAN | Strength at Sea: FF150 Drills for Readiness

News Blog 26 April 2025

On 25 April 2025, personnel of the BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) actively participated in a fire drill, first aid response, and casualty evacuation exercise as part of the Multilateral Maritime Event of Exercise Balikatan 40-2025.

Held at sea, the activities aimed to enhance the crew’s readiness and coordination in responding to onboard emergencies, with emphasis on fire suppression, immediate medical response, and safe evacuation procedures in order to respond to various maritime emergencies.

EXERCISE BALIKATAN | PH, US Naval Forces Conduct Live-Fire Gunnery Exercise Off Zambales

News Blog 26 April 2025

The Armed Forces of the Philippines led a successful Gunnery Exercise (GUNNEX) on April 25 at 21 nautical miles west of the coast of San Felipe, Zambales, as part of the ongoing Multilateral Maritime Event (MME) of Exercise Balikatan 40-2025.

Gen. Brawner: AFP troops in Mindanao alert, ready for the Election

News Blog 25 April 2025

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo S Brawner Jr. affirmed the preparedness of the 403rd Infantry (Peacemaker) Brigade and the entire 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division to serve and secure the upcoming 2025 Elections within Mindanao during his visit on April 24 at Camp Osito Bahian, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

EXERCISE BALIKATAN | JOINT FORCES EMPOWER COMMUNITY THROUGH HEALTH ENGAGEMENT

News Blog 25 April 2025

A collaborative Community Health Engagement (CHE) as part of the ongoing Exercise Balikatan 40-2025 was successfully conducted yesterday, 24 April 2025, in Brgy Pulong Sampalok, Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan, through the joint efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the United States Air Force (USAF), and the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF).

EXERCISE BALIKATAN | Subject Matter Expert Exchange on High Power Microwave System

News Blog 25 April 2025

Personnel from the 960th Air and Missile Defense Group (AMDG) of the Philippine Air Force participated in a Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) with the U.S. Army's Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF) focusing on the High Power Microwave (HPM) System at the Naval Education and Training Doctrine Command (NETDC) in San Antonio, Zambales on April 24.