CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines has been monitoring the unauthorized presence of a Chinese-flagged research vessel, "SHEN KUO," in the vicinity northeast of Viga, Catanduanes.
The vessel was first sighted on April 25, 60.9 nautical miles east off Rapu-Rapu Island, Albay.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- In a significant gesture of recognition and support, AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S Brawner Jr attended the 103rd (La Union) Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion (103rd RRIBn) Change of Command Ceremony on April 27, 2024, at the La Union Convention Center in San Fernando, La Union.
With Major General Romulo A Manuel Jr, PA, who presided over the ceremony, the event signifies the passing of the baton from outgoing Acting Battalion Commander Colonel Ramon F Laudencia MNSA PA (Res), to the incoming Acting Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Francisco Emmanuel R Ortega III, PA (Res).
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City — As part of the Balikatan Exercise 39-2024’s Multilateral Maritime Exercise (MME), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the United States Indo-Pacific Command (US-INDOPACOM), and the French Navy conducted a joint Maritime Search and Rescue (MSAR) exercise on April 28 in the West Philippine Sea.
The participating naval ships for the MSAR include the Philippine Navy's offshore patrol vessel BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16) and landing dock BRP Davao Del Sur (LD-602), the US Navy's landing ship dock USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-49), and the French Navy's FS Vendemiaire (FFH-734), a Floreal-class frigate.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) and the French Navy successfully conducted a Simulated Replenishment at Sea (RAS) exercise on 26 April 2024 as part of the ongoing Multilateral Maritime Exercise (MME) in the West Philippine Sea.
The exercise was led by the BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS16), with participation from FS Vendemiaire (FFH734), BRP Davao del Sur (LD602), and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD49).
Philippine Marines and their counterparts from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) conducted an air assault exercise in Balabac Island, Palawan on April 26, as part of the ongoing Balikatan exercises.
Utilizing the USMC CH53E Super Stallion, the air assault exercise involved the insertion of troops via helicopters into a designated zone, simulating a rapid deployment scenario. This exercise demonstrates the combined capabilities of the Philippine and US Marines in conducting complex military operations.
📸: PIO, Tactical Operations Wing West and TACP Balabac, Tactical Operations Group 7
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