SAF to join Balikatan exercises
Commandos from the elite Special Action Force of the Philippine National Police will join the Balikatan military exercises with the US, which begin tomorrow......»»
13K delegates to join Cebu Provincial Meet 2024
13K delegates to join Cebu Provincial Meet 2024.....»»
Vice Ganda tries to recruit Andres Muhlach to join It s Showtime
Vice Ganda tried to recruit Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzalez' son, Andres, to join his noontime show "It's Showtime.".....»»
Edu to join Gilas despite injury
Newly-reappointed Gilas head coach Tim Cone said yesterday injured Japanese B-League center AJ Edu will join the national team in Hong Kong for the first game of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifying window despite not being able to play......»»
More than 600 join northern escapade
More than 600 join northern escapade.....»»
1.4M Sto. Niño devotees join seaborne, foot processions
1.4M Sto. Niño devotees join seaborne, foot processions.....»»
Martinez, Garcia families end feud; Bogo officials join One Cebu
Martinez, Garcia families end feud; Bogo officials join One Cebu.....»»
Bogo City officials join One Cebu party
Bogo City officials join One Cebu party.....»»
Rama invites winners to join Sinulog at SRP
Rama invites winners to join Sinulog at SRP.....»»
PCG seeks more visits from US, Japan counterparts
The Philippine Coast Guard has invited its US and Japan counterparts to make frequent visits to the country and conduct regular maritime exercises in territorial waters to demonstrate their commitment as allies to help keep the West Philippine Sea free, safe and secure......»»
Philippine-Indonesia military exercises in Mindanao set
Preparations are underway for the conduct before yearend in the Army’s Camp Siongco in nearby Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte of joint military proficiency drills among selected personnel the 6th Infantry Division and soldiers from Indonesia in the Army’s Camp Siongco in nearby Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte before the end of the year......»»
Indian Naval Ship Shivalik departs for Japan, set to participate in JIMEX 24, RIMPAC 24 exercises
Singapore, June 1 (ANI): Indian Naval Ship Shivalik mission deployed to the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean, departed for Japan, and is scheduled to participate in Japan India Maritime Exercise (JIMEX) 24 and Exercise Rim of Pacific (RIMPAC-24). The ship departed from Singapore on May 30 for onward passage to Yokosuka, Japan, the Ministry of Defence said in a press release. This deployment aims to enhance interoperabili.....»»
Mandaue senior high grads to receive P2,000 assistance
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Mandaue senior high school graduates from public schools will be given a financial assistance worth P2,000 by the city government. This was announced by Mayor Jonas Cortes during the commencement exercises of the Mandaue City Comprehensive National High School on Wednesday aftelrnoon, May 29. Cortes in his Facebook Page said that.....»»
25th year of VFA: more countries involved, worsening regional tensions
By DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – On the 25th anniversary of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the United States (US) and the Philippines, more countries have joined the military exercises in attempts at “containing China and maintaining US hegemony.” From 2018 to 2024, research group Ibon Foundation has seen the most number of participating… The post 25th year of VFA: more countries involved, worsening regional tensions appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Philippines-Australia joint drills kick off in Isabela
The Philippines-Australia Army to Army exercises dubbed “Kasangga” 01-2024 started Monday at the 5th Infantry "Star" Division (5ID) headquarters, in Camp Melchor Dela Cruz in Barangay Upi, Gamu town in Isabela......»»
Forces from US, Philippine stage combat drills near southern Taiwan
ITBAYAT, The Philippines: U.S. and Philippine forces recently conducted combat drills in the Philippines' northernmost island town of Itbayat, situated along the strategic Bashi Channel near southern Taiwan, a pivotal area in the ongoing military rivalry between Washington and Beijing. The exercises, part of the annual Balikatan maneuvers, involved over 16,000 American and Philippine military personnel, marking.....»»
From the Newsrooms: April 21 to May 4, 2024
By: CMFR StaffPosted on: May 6, 2024, 9:00 amUpdated on: May 6, 2024, 2:29 am THE TIMING was on point. Beijing was delivering a message loud and clear when the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels used water cannons to block two Philippine civilian vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on April 30 amidst the ongoing "Balikatan" exercises between troops of the United States and the Philippine.....»»
Balikatan exercises: A collective pursuit of maritime security
The developments in the West Philippine Sea can be tracked in two ways......»»
2 Chinese vessels spotted off Palawan near Balikatan site
Two Chinese naval vessels were spotted off Palawan near an area where Philippine, US and French warships were holding joint sail – on its last day yesterday – as part of the Balikatan exercises......»»
‘Balikatan’ warships stalked by China vessel
MANILA, Philippines — The multilateral Maritian exercises (MME) being conducted off Palawan as part of this year’s “Balikatan” (shoulder-to-shoulder) war games apparently continued to be tracked by another Chinese gray ship which was spotted on Sunday morning. The presence of People’s Liberation Army Navy vessels near the exercise area has not bothered the Armed Forces.....»»
PH, France to start VFA talks in May
The Philippines and France might start talking formally next month about a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). This agreement would let their militaries do joint exercises in the Philippines. Ambassador Marie Fontanel, the top French diplomat in Manila, said at a briefing on Thursday that they’re currently drafting the agreement and getting ready for negotiations, possibly.....»»