Allied Air Forces Unite for Cope Thunder Philippine Exercise
Philippine Air Force FA-50PH Fighting Eagles flew alongside US F-22 Raptors in joint operations at Basa Air Base, Pampanga on April 8, 2026.
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Philippines Marks 84th Day of Valor with Solemn Bataan Tribute
Armed Forces of the Philippines joins President Marcos Jr. in commemorating Day of Valor at Mt. Samat Shrine in Bataan on April 9, 2026.
Joint Military Health Mission Serves 300 in Quezon Communities
Joint AFP-US medical teams served 300 residents in San Narciso, Quezon during Balikatan 41-2026 community health engagement activities.
War Veterans Remembered in Joint PMA-Baguio Ceremony
Philippine Military Academy joins Baguio City Government in commemorating Araw ng Kagitingan at Veterans Park, emphasizing continued relevance of heroism.
West Point Cadets Wrap Up Four-Day PMA Exchange Initiative
Two US Military Academy cadets visited Philippine Military Academy in Baguio from March 30-April 3 as part of bilateral exchange program.
Filipina Perishes in Haifa Strike, War Claims Third Life
A Filipina national was killed in a missile attack on a residence in Haifa on April 5, marking the second Filipino death in the current conflict.
PMA Sets Up Dumaguete Testing Site for 2026 Military Cadets
Philippine Military Academy designates Dumaguete City as official examination center, opens email applications for aspiring cadets from Negros Oriental.
Army Marks 84th Veterans Week with Dawn Tribute at Heroes Cemetery
Philippine Army Chief Lt. Gen. Nafarrete leads sunrise ceremony honoring fallen heroes at Libingan ng mga Bayani for 84th Veterans’ Week.
DND Chief Calls on Filipinos to Choose Republic Over Easy Solutions
Defense Secretary Teodoro calls on Filipinos to choose the Republic over short-term gains during 84th Araw ng Kagitingan ceremony.
Philippines Hosts Largest SALAKNIB Exercise with 7,000 Troops
Philippines launches largest SALAKNIB military exercise with 7,000 troops from five nations at Fort Ramon Magsaysay.
Sulu Communities Hand Over 5 Firearms in Peace Drive
Five firearms voluntarily surrendered by civilians in Tapul and Panamao municipalities as part of campaign for gun-free communities in Sulu.
US Conducts Complex Rescue Mission Deep Inside Iran
Three US airmen recovered alive after 48-hour combat search-and-rescue operation in Iranian territory following F-15E Strike Eagle shootdown.
Captured Diary Exposes Daily Struggles of NPA Mountain Life
Military recovers notebook from March 29 clash in Occidental Mindoro, detailing daily life and operations of captured NPA member.
Eastern Visayas: 8ID Reports 14 Rebels Neutralized
Army’s 8th Infantry Division neutralizes 14 Communist rebels in Eastern Visayas, including surrender of high-ranking leader Gilbert Gerbon.
Sulu Peace Campaign Yields 95 Firearms Since January
Military reports 95 firearms voluntarily surrendered in Sulu since January as community-led peace campaign gains momentum across the province.
Balikatan 2026 Builds Classrooms in Quezon Province
AFP and US forces break ground on two-classroom building in San Narciso, Quezon to serve 573 students under Exercise Balikatan 41-2026.
NPA Member Charged with Murder in Army Officer’s Death
Charleze Garzon faces murder charges for Captain Dean Oyando’s death during March 29 encounter in Occidental Mindoro.
Philippines Chairs ASEAN Defense Meeting on Regional Security
Philippines convenes ASEAN Defense Officials Meeting-Plus Working Group in Manila, bringing together defense officials from member states and dialogue partners.
