Tag: Philippine Air Force
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Philippine Air Force Grieves Loss of Decorated Athlete and Airman Mervin Guarte
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 inside the residence of a local village councilor. Guarte, aged 33, succumbed to his injuries after being stabbed…
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New Philippine Air Force Commander Commits to Advanced Air Defense Strategy
In a significant leadership transition at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City, Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura took over as the new commander of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) from Lt. Gen. Stephen Parreño, who retired after a distinguished 37-year career. During the change of command ceremony on December 19, 2024, Cordura outlined his vision…
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President Marcos Urges New Philippine Air Force Chief to Elevate Service Amidst Challenges
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called upon the newly appointed Philippine Air Force (PAF) Commanding General, Lieutenant General Arthur Cordura, to lead the force towards greater agility, credibility, and responsiveness. This directive was given during a Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony held at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City, marking the transition from…
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Philippine Military Chief Commends Troops’ Dedication During Anniversary Celebrations
In a heartfelt gesture, General Romeo Brawner Jr., the head of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), visited frontline soldiers as part of the celebrations marking the 89th founding anniversary of the AFP on December 21. During his visits from December 16 to 17, Brawner expressed his deep appreciation for the troops’ commitment, particularly…
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Philippine Military Chief Commends Troops’ Dedication During Holiday Visits
In a series of visits to frontline units across Luzon, General Romeo Brawner Jr., the head of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), expressed his admiration for the troops’ commitment and professionalism as the military marked its 89th founding anniversary on December 21. Brawner’s visits, which took place from December 16 to 17, included…
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House Speaker Romualdez Aids Siargao with Generators and Solar Panels Amid Power Crisis
House Speaker Martin Romualdez has stepped in to support the residents of Siargao Island, dispatching 30 generator sets and 300 solar panels to alleviate the impact of ongoing power outages. The equipment, crucial for restoring electricity, arrived at Sayak Airport in Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte, on a C-130 aircraft operated by the Philippine Air…
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New P2.3 Billion Radar Station in Antique to Enhance Security and Disaster Management
In a significant development for the province of Antique, the Philippine Air Force is set to establish a PHP2.3 billion satellite radar station in the Municipality of Anini-y. This new facility, located on Mt. Liwliw, is expected to play a crucial role in enhancing security and aiding in disaster response across the region and beyond.…
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