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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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.
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.
Philippine-US Forces Conduct Mental Wellness Training at Fort Bonifacio
Philippine Army and US Army collaborate on 3-day mental health workshop at Fort Bonifacio, emphasizing leadership empathy for operational effectiveness.
Medical Mission Reaches Over 10,000 Indigenous Filipinos in Mindanao
Over 10,000 indigenous residents in Davao del Norte receive medical services through military-humanitarian collaboration.
Two Tajik Men Detained in Marawi Counterterror Sweep
Philippine security forces arrested two 22-year-old Tajikistan nationals during a counterterrorism operation in Marawi City on April 17, 2026.
Military Forces Recover Cache, Eliminate Insurgent in Samar Ops
8th Infantry Division reports one Communist Terrorist Group member killed and multiple firearms recovered in Samar operations.
Two Japanese Crime Syndicate Members Detained in Manila Operations
Two Japanese nationals linked to transnational crime syndicates arrested in coordinated Metro Manila operations on April 16, 2026.
NOLCOM Forms Exercise Support Units for Balikatan 2026
Northern Luzon Command activates support operations for the 41st iteration of Philippines-US joint military exercise from April 20-May 8.
AFP-PNP Joint Operation Eliminates 10 DI-Maute Members in Lanao del Sur
Ten DI-Maute Group members including leader “Usman” were killed during a joint military-police operation in Marantao, Lanao del Sur on April 17.
DND Leads Regional Defense Communication Network Development
DND leads 8th ASEAN working group meeting on regional defense communications infrastructure with Brunei, advancing Phase 2 development.
Retired General Oban Tapped to Lead National Security Council
President Marcos appoints retired general Eduardo Oban Jr. as national security adviser, replacing Eduardo Año who resigned due to health reasons.
PMA Launches Advanced Multi-Domain Training for 2026 Cadets
Philippine Military Academy launches 13-day Joint Field Training Exercises featuring first-ever Multi-Domain Task Unit to prepare cadets for modern warfare challenges.
Filipino-American Forces Wrap Up Joint Combat Training at Nueva Ecija Base
Philippine and US Army forces concluded squad live fire exercises at Fort Magsaysay as part of bilateral training operations.
