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February 23, 2022
In a major relief to residents of Chandigarh, employees of the electricity department called off their strike on Wednesday evening.
February 9, 2022
Philippine Fleet commanderRear Adm. Nichols Driz (Photo courtesy of Philippine Navy) MANILA - Rear Adm. Nichols Driz formally assumed command of the Philippine Fleet on Tuesday. Philippine Navy (PN) chief Vice Admiral Adeluis Bordado led the change-of-command ceremony at the Captain Moya Boat Landing, Naval Base Heracleo Alano in Cavite City. Driz replaced Rear Adm. Alberto Carlos who was earlier appointed head of the Western Command which is based in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Driz, the current ...
February 4, 2022
The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and the United States Marine Corps (USMC) have finished their annual marine exercise with a virtual ceremony on Wednesday, the Philippine military said on Friday.
February 4, 2022
The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and the United States Marine Corps (USMC) improved their interoperability in a wide array of operations with the conclusion of the Marine Exercise 2022 Philippines (MAREX 22 PH) recently. Personnel of the Philippine Marine Corps and United States Marine Corps par
February 4, 2022
Military sustains momentum to build a credible PHL defense posture with signing of missile acquisition deal
January 29, 2022
Rear Adm. Alberto Carlos and Lt. Gen. Ernesto Torres Jr. visited troops on the ground as they performed their first official duties as newly designated commanders of the Western Command (WESCOM) and Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM), respectively. Carlos joined the troops of the Tactical Operations W
January 28, 2022
Filipino and US troops have launched weeklong joint exercises that include amphibious operations in support of counterterrorism.
January 19, 2022
The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday, Jan. 19, welcomed the appointment of five ranking generals to key positions in the military. Maj. Gen. Ernesto Torres Jr. (Photo from AFP Civil Relations Service) Those given new assignments were
January 19, 2022
President Duterte has designated five senior military officers to key positions in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) just four months ahead of the national and local elections. Most of the officers are members of the Philippine Military Academy Class (PMA) of 1989, whose appointments were defended by the…
January 18, 2022
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has identified the new commanders of the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) and Western Command (WESCOM) following the recent and upcoming retirements of senior military officers. Maj. Gen. Ernesto Torres Jr. will be taking the command of the Tarlac-based NOLC