Historic Balikatan 2026 Kicks Off with Record 17,000 Troops
The Philippines and U.S. open Balikatan 41-2026 with 17,000 personnel, marking the most expansive military exercise in the program’s history.
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Philippine archipelago faces thunderstorms, rains April 21
Easterlies will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rains and thunderstorms across the Philippines, PAGASA forecasts.
Massive 7.7 Earthquake Triggers Japan Tsunami Alert, Mass Evacuation
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Japan’s northeast coast triggered tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for over 170,000 residents across five prefectures.
Black Hawk Helicopters Battle Uncontained Blazes in Eastern Samar
Philippine Air Force deploys S-70i Black Hawk helicopter for sustained water drops as forest fire on Homonhon Island remains uncontained.
U.S., Philippine Armies Conduct Joint Live-Fire Artillery Training
Philippine Army and U.S. Army Pacific conduct massive bilateral live-fire exercise in Fort Magsaysay as part of Salaknib 2026 training operations.
Armed Forces Report Deaths of 10+ Communist Rebels in Negros Occidental
More than 10 NPA fighters including notorious leader Roger Fabillar were neutralized in Toboso, Negros Occidental military operation.
Cebu Port Authority Waives Terminal Charges for Two Months
Cebu Port Authority eliminates terminal fees at all passenger terminals for two months, affecting 11 ports including major ferry hubs.
PHP1M Bounty Target Slain in Negros Occidental Military Strike
Roger Fabillar, a wanted NPA hitman with PHP1 million bounty, killed in weekend encounters in Toboso, Negros Occidental.
Armed Forces Pay Final Respects to Col. Bacala at Zamboanga Ceremony
The 11th Infantry Division rendered arrival honors to late Col. Andrew Bacala Jr. at Edwin Andrews Air Base on April 19, 2026.
Military Helicopter Conducts Fire Suppression on Eastern Samar Isle
Philippine Air Force deploys S-70i Black Hawk helicopter for aerial firefighting operations on Homonhon Island, completing nine sorties.
