Contributions of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority to the Armed Forces of the Philippines hit a record-high under the Duterte administration, breaching the P25 billion mark.
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) on Monday turned over modern facilities to the Army Support Command (ASCOM), bringing the Philippine Army (PA) unit a step closer towards relocating its headquarters to a new site in Camp Servillano Aquino in Tarlac this year. BCDA Officer-in-Charge President and CEO Atty.…
(Photo courtesy of Philippine Army) MANILA - The Philippine Army (PA) and the US Army Pacific (USARPAC) formally started the 20-day "Salaknib" Exercise that aims to deepen interoperability between the two armies at the 1st Brigade Combat Team (BCT) headquarters in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija last March 5. "Salaknib demonstrates the long-standing partnership between PA and USARPAC," USARPAC deputy chief Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane, the guest of honor and speaker said in his speech, which was sent to reporters on Sunday. "Salaknib", which means shield in Ilocano, is an annual bilateral combined exercise that aims to enhance the defense readiness of Filipino and American troops by developing tactical interoperability. The 2022 edition of "Salaknib" focuses on the capability development of the 1st Brigade Combat Team (1BCT), the PA's primary combined arms, and rapid deployment unit. US soldiers and Philippine Army troops from 1BCT, Training and D
A ranking official of the United States Army visited the Philippines and paid a courtesy call to Gen. Andres Centino, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), on Monday, Feb. 21, to discuss the conduct of joint military exercises next month.
General Andres Centino (right), Chi
United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) commander Gen. Charles Flynn(left) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Andres Centino (right). (Photo courtesy of AFP) MANILA - United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) commander Gen. Charles Flynn met with Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Andres Centino to discuss matters of mutual concern between the two services. The meeting took place at AFP headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Monday. "The two military leaders discussed cooperation on capability development, joint training, and security matters of mutual concern," AFP public affairs office chief, Col. Jerry Baclor said in a statement. The USARPAC is set to conduct the "Salaknib" exercises with the Philippine Army (PA) on March 5 to 24 in various areas in Central Luzon. "Salaknib" is an annual Army-to-Army bilateral training exercise to enhance defense readiness and interoperability between PA and USARPAC. The participants are