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Philippine Army, U.S. Army combat engineers conduct Combat Engineer Simulation Exercise

News Blog 21 April 2023

FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila - Philippine Army and U.S. Army combat engineers trained together in the Combat Engineer Simulation Exercise which is part of the series of Balikatan Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs) at the 1st Brigade Combat Team Demo Range, Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija on April 21, 2023.

Combat engineers from both armies fired a Bangalore torpedo in the first phase and the Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System (APOBS) in the second phase. A Bangalore torpedo, an explosive charge placed within one or several connected tubes, is used by combat engineers to clear obstacles that would otherwise require them to approach the target directly.

AFP welcomes new chiefs of three offices in the Joint Staff

News Blog 21 April 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City--The Armed Forces of the Philippines formally installed new chiefs of three offices in the Joint Staff of the AFP General Headquarters in a ceremony presided by The Deputy Chief of Staff AFP, LtGen Charlton Sean Gaerlan PN(M), on April 20 at the AFP Headquarters.

The new appointments included BGen Rommel P Roldan PAF, who formally assumed the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, J1, a position he has held in an acting capacity since March 2023, being the Assistant J1. Before this, he was the Director of the Office for Special Studies of the Philippine Air Force and Chief of the Air Force Strategy Management Office.

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.