Tag: Philippine Air Force
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PAF Fighter Jet Vanishes During Operation Against Rebels
Manila, Philippines – A Philippine Air Force FA-50 fighter jet and its two-man crew have gone missing while providing support to ground forces engaged in combat against communist rebels in the southern Mindanao region, according to a military official. Colonel Consuelo Castillo, the Air Force spokesperson, revealed that the jet was flying over land on…
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Philippine Air Force Labels Chinese Helicopter Maneuver as ‘Extremely Dangerous’
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has strongly criticized the actions of a Chinese Harbin Z-9 helicopter, describing its maneuvers near a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 208B Grand Caravan EX aircraft as ‘unsafe and extremely dangerous.’ The incident, which took place on February 18 during a routine maritime surveillance flight over Bajo de…
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Philippine Air Force Revives C-130 Hercules After Extensive Maintenance
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) proudly declared the return of a Lockheed C-130 Hercules to active duty on February 12, 2025, following a rigorous four-month maintenance overhaul. The aircraft, with the tail number 5040, was officially handed back into service during a ceremony at Clark Air Base in Mabalacat City, Pampanga on February 5, 2025.…
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Philippine and US Aircraft Engage in Joint Drills Over West Philippine Sea
In a display of military cooperation, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the US Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) conducted a joint air exercise over the West Philippine Sea on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The exercise involved three FA-50PH jet fighters from the PAF and two B-1 ‘Lancer’ bombers from the PACAF, focusing on bilateral air…
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Philippine and US Aircraft Engage in Joint Military Exercises Over West Philippine Sea
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the skies over the West Philippine Sea became the stage for a significant military collaboration between the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the US Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). Three FA-50PH jet fighters from the PAF joined forces with two B-1 ‘Lancer’ bombers from the US to conduct a series of…
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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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Philippine and US Air Forces Commit to Enhanced Cooperation
In a significant move to strengthen military ties, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the US Pacific Air Force (PACAF) have agreed to deepen their interoperability. This decision was solidified during a meeting at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City, where PAF chief Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura welcomed PACAF commander Gen. Kevin Schneider. The leaders…
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Philippine Air Force Commander Inspects Strategic Sites in West Philippine Sea
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) announced that its commander, Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura, conducted a significant tour of key military installations in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) this week. The visit, which spanned from Tuesday to Wednesday, included stops at the Antonio Bautista Air Base (ABAB) in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, and Pag-asa Island, highlighting the…
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Philippine Air Force Announces Leadership Changes in Three Key Units
In a significant reshuffle within the Philippine Air Force (PAF), three major units have been assigned new commanders. The change of command ceremony took place on Monday at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City, as confirmed by PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo in a statement released on Tuesday. The ceremony was overseen by PAF…
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Philippine Air Force Grieves Loss of Decorated Athlete Mervin Guarte, Vows Support for Family
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is in mourning following the tragic death of Airman First Class Mervin Guarte, a celebrated national athlete who was fatally stabbed in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning when Guarte, a Southeast Asian Games multi-medalist, was attacked inside a village councilor’s home in Sitio Pinagkaisahan, Barangay…
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