Tag: Humanitarian Assistance
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Philippine and Thai Defense Leaders Strengthen Ties on Disaster Management and Security
DEEPENING PARTNERSHIP. Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Thai Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai convened to discuss disaster risk reduction and management, as well as to explore new areas of cooperation during the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting Retreat in Penang, Malaysia on February 26, 2025. The leaders pledged to bolster their nations’ relationship to enhance…
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Philippine Army and ULAP Sign Agreement to Enhance Reserve Forces and ROTC
In a significant move to bolster its reserve forces and the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC), the Philippine Army (PA) has entered into a partnership with the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP). The agreement was formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed at the Army’s headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City,…
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Brawner Emphasizes Military Preparedness for Enhanced Security and Disaster Management
In a recent address to the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) at Shangri-la The Fort in Taguig City, General Romeo Brawner Jr., the head of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), underscored the critical need to enhance the nation’s military readiness. This enhancement is aimed at improving responses to both external security threats…
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Philippines Aims to Finalize Military Agreement with New Zealand by 2025
The Philippines is actively working towards finalizing a visiting forces agreement with New Zealand by the end of 2025, according to Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. This statement was made during the Waitangi Day Reception held in Makati City, where Teodoro expressed optimism about concluding the negotiations within the first half of the year. The…
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Philippine Navy Joins Indonesian-Led Naval Drills with BRP Ramon Alcaraz
The Philippine Navy has announced the deployment of its offshore patrol vessel, BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16), to participate in the fifth Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) in Bali, Indonesia, scheduled from February 15 to 22. During a press briefing, PN spokesperson Capt. John Percie Alcos revealed that the Philippine Marine Ready Force will dispatch a…
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Philippine Navy Joins Indonesian Naval Drills with BRP Ramon Alcaraz
The Philippine Navy has announced the deployment of its offshore patrol vessel, BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16), to participate in the fifth Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) in Bali, Indonesia, scheduled from February 15 to 22. During a press briefing, PN spokesperson Capt. John Percie Alcos revealed that the Philippine Marine Ready Force will dispatch a…
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Philippine and US Air Forces Unveil New EDCA Fuel Storage Facility in Cebu
In a significant step forward for military cooperation, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the US Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) have officially opened a state-of-the-art fuel storage facility at the Brig. Gen. Benito N. Ebuen Air Base in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. The ceremony took place on January 30, 2025, marking a milestone in the Enhanced…
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Government Assistance for Families Impacted by Mount Kanlaon Eruption Totals PHP170.5 Million
The government, along with local authorities, has disbursed PHP170.5 million in aid to families affected by the eruption of Mount Kanlaon on December 9, as reported by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Wednesday. The aid distribution includes PHP109.9 million allocated to Central Visayas and PHP60.5 million to Western Visayas, according…
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Philippine Military Resolute in Upholding Sovereignty in West Philippine Sea
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) remains steadfast in its commitment to defending the nation’s sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), according to AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. Speaking at the military’s 89th founding anniversary celebration, Brawner emphasized the AFP’s unwavering stance in the region, bolstered by modern equipment and…
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88 Bicol Local Governments Honored for Outstanding Disaster Preparedness
In a ceremony held at the Oriental Hotel in Legazpi City on December 12, 2024, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Bicol recognized 88 local government units (LGUs) for their exemplary work in disaster risk reduction management (DRRM) and humanitarian assistance through the prestigious Gawad KALASAG award. Bato Mayor Juan Rodulfo Jr. was among…
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