NEWS

Amphibious Forces Land in Palawan as part of BALIKATAN 38-23

News Blog 20 April 2023

April 14, 2023-Following the arrival of the surface assets in Palawan, an amphibious raid exercise was performed at the beachhead of Brgy Samariñana, Brooke’s Point, Palawan.

Amphibious raid is usually performed against the enemy. It is accomplished by employing a special force into an area that is controlled by enemy forces. Amphibious raids are commonly quick and swift leaving minimal footprints on the ground.

IFTAR FOR PEACE PARTNERS

News Blog 19 April 2023

The Armed Forces of the Philippines affirms its friendship with all Muslims worldwide during the Iftar for Peace Partners on April 18, a celebration spearheaded by the Office of the Presidential Adviser for Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity for the end of Ramadan.

The event at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City was organized to gather and recognize "peace champions" who fostered peace, amity, and unity amidst cultural and religious diversity. Over 110 representatives from various sectors attended the event.

AFP, DND, Aus Embassy collaborate on Women's Month network exchange activity

News Blog 19 April 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Australian Embassy in the Philippines, in collaboration with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, through the AFP Gender and Development Office (AFPGADO) and the Department of National Defense (DND), conducted a network exchange activity in celebration of the National Women's Month today, April 19 at the AFP General Headquarters.

AFPGADO Chief, Col Arlene A Fragé PA, thanked the Australian Embassy for initiating the event and welcomed the participants. "Let us be empowered and use this not only to our advantage but to be of help to others, to be their voice," she said as she encouraged them to take the opportunity to learn about gender equality from the session.

TROOP VISIT | 15IB, 3ID

News Blog 19 April 2023

The Chief of Staff, AFP (CSAFP) General Andres C Centino PA, visits on April 19 a Forward Operating Base of Bravo Company, 15IB, 3ID situated in Brgy Haba, Candoni, Negros Occidental. The visit to far-flung military camps and detachments is one of the CSAFP's thrusts to check on the troops' morale and welfare and personally relay his guidance.

Philippine Army and U.S. Army engineers teamed up to construct the Special Forces School (SFS)

News Blog 18 April 2023

Philippine Army and U.S. Army engineers teamed up to construct the Special Forces School (SFS) Rifle and Pistol Range and a bridge at the SFS Complex in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija on April 17, 2023.

The said construction projects are part of the ongoing 38th iteration of Balikatan which involves more than 17,000 Filipino and U.S. soldiers training side-by-side in a spectrum of military operations. Balikatan is a vital investment in bolstering the cooperation of Filipino and American soldiers across the spectrum of military operations and accomplishing shared missions. (Photo and story by the Philippine Army)