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Army units help clear ashfall in Sorsogon

CLEARING OPS. Philippine Army reservists clear ashfall from roads in Barangay Rangas in Juban, Sorsogon on Tuesday (June 14, 2022). The Army and other government agencies continue to aid residents affected by Mount Bulusan's unrest. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Army) MANILA - Philippine Army (PA) units are helping other government agencies in "round-the-clock" ashfall clearing operations in areas in Sorsogon affected anew by the second phreatic eruption of Mount Bulusan on June 12. "Troops of the 31st Infantry Battalion (31IB), 9th Infantry Division, hand-in-hand with other government responders, continue round-the-clock clearing efforts in barangays affected by the second phreatic eruption of the Mount Bulusan in Sorsogon," Army spokesperson Col. Xerxes Trinidad said in a statement Tuesday night. He said the 31st Infantry Battalion, in cooperation with the Philippine National Police and Bureau of Fire Protection, cleared the thick ash that covered roads and houses in Barangay Lungib in Casiguran, Sorsogon. Army troops and reservists promptly launched clearing efforts after the volcano spewed ash anew on June 12. "(The) 9ID disaster response units and Army reservists - in close coordination with local disaster risk reduction and management offices and other government agencies - remain on alert for possible episodes of phreatic eruptions in the days ahead," Trinidad said. Meanwhile, PA Chief, Lt. Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr., lauded the 9th Infantry Division disaster response teams and Army reservists for working round-the-clock to help eruption-stricken families and for the possible escalation of Mount Bulusan's alert level. (PNA) }

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Army engineering units help in 'Odette' rebuilding efforts

(Photo courtesy of Philippine Army) MANILA - The Philippine Army (PA) said Tuesday night its 52nd Engineer Brigade (52EBde) is assisting local government units in northeastern Mindanao in rebuilding and reconstruction efforts in communities severely affected by the onslaught of Typhoon Odette. The 52EBde units have been conducting humanitarian assistance and disaster response efforts since "Odette" swept through Mindanao and Visayas in mid-December last year. "Seven construction and maintenance teams from 52EBde are currently deployed to clear debris-strewn roads and help repair typhoon-damaged homes and government buildings in Surigao del Norte, Siargao, and Dinagat Islands," PA spokesperson Col. Xerxes Trinidad said in a statement. He added that these teams also facilitated the delivery of construction materials to help typhoon-stricken families rebuild their homes in Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Islands. Meanwhile, PA Chief, Lt. Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr., assured families in calamity areas of their continued help. "The Philippine Army will continue to exhaust all means to help our typhoon-stricken countrymen get back on their feet," he added. (PNA) }

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PH Army gets 15 new Israeli armored mortar carriers

BEEFING UP DEFENSE. The Philippine Army's brand-new armored mortar carriers (AMCs) acquired from Israeli firm Elbit Systems. The Army said on Monday (Jan. 10, 2022) these AMCs are set to undergo technical inspection scheduled in the first quarter of the year before they can be accepted and deployed to Army field units. (Photo courtesy of PA Armor Division) MANILA - The Philippine Army's (PA) Armor Division got a much-needed firepower boost with the delivery of 15 M125A2 armored mortar carriers (AMCs), which are equipped with 120mm mounted mortar systems (MMS). PA spokesperson, Col. Xerxes Trinidad, said the AMCs were delivered on December 29 and were sourced from the Israeli firm Elbit Systems. "The newly delivered 15 AMCs are for inspection within the first quarter of the year by the Technical Inspection and Acceptance Committee before acceptance and (deployment) to the Army's field units," Trinidad said in a message to the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Monday night. The AMCs are under Horizon Two of the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program and acquired under the Army's mounted mortar acquisition project. "The new AMCs are part of the PA's modernization project that will capacitate the country's land force's credible defense posture from various threats, local and international," he said. The Cardom 120mm recoil mortar system mounted on the M125A2 AMC is an autonomous, computerized system that has a range of 7,000 meters and a maximum fire rate of 16 rounds per minute operated by four crewmen. The AMCs with MMS are used by the US Army, Israeli Defense Force, and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries. Meanwhile, PA chief, Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., welcomed the arrival of the AMCs as he waits for its formal acceptance, noting that these deliveries are in line with the Army's thrusts on enhancing the capabilities of its ground forces. "These new armor assets will bolster the Army's capability to deal with constantly evolving threats. With the realization of upcoming big-ticket modernization projects, the Philippine Army is on track to becoming a formidable and adaptive force capable of responding to a multitude of conventional and unconventional threats," he said. Armor Division commander, Maj. Gen. Efren Baluyot, said the new assets would provide close and immediate indirect fire support for maneuver units while quickly deploying in tactical situations. He added that more modernization projects are in the pipeline, such as the wheeled armored personnel carrier acquisition project, armored personnel carrier firepower upgrade with enclosed weapon system, and the light tank acquisition project. (PNA) }

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PH Army gets 15 new Israeli armored mortar carriers

BEEFING UP DEFENSE. The Philippine Army's brand-new armored mortar carriers (AMCs) acquired from Israeli firm Elbit Systems. The Army said on Monday (Jan. 10, 2022) these AMCs are set to undergo technical inspection scheduled in the first quarter of the year before they can be accepted and deployed to Army field units. (Photo courtesy ofPhilippine Army) MANILA - The Philippine Army's (PA) Armor Division got a much-needed firepower boost with the delivery of 15 M125A2 armored mortar carriers (AMCs), which are equipped with 120mm mounted mortar systems (MMS). PA spokesperson, Col. Xerxes Trinidad, said the AMCs were delivered on December 29 and were sourced from the Israeli firm Elbit Systems. "The newly delivered 15 AMCs are for inspection within the first quarter of the year by the Technical Inspection and Acceptance Committee before acceptance and (deployment) to the Army's field units," Trinidad said in a message to the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Monday night. The AMCs are under Horizon Two of the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program and acquired under the Army's mounted mortar acquisition project. "The new AMCs are part of the PA's modernization project that will capacitate the country's land force's credible defense posture from various threats, local and international," he said. The Cardom 120mm recoil mortar system mounted on the M125A2 AMC is an autonomous, computerized system that has a range of 7,000 meters and a maximum fire rate of 16 rounds per minute operated by four crewmen. The AMCs with MMS are used by the US Army, Israeli Defense Force, and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries. Meanwhile, PA chief, Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., welcomed the arrival of the AMCs as he waits for its formal acceptance, noting that these deliveries are in line with the Army's thrusts on enhancing the capabilities of its ground forces. "These new armor assets will bolster the Army's capability to deal with constantly evolving threats. With the realization of upcoming big-ticket modernization projects, the Philippine Army is on track to becoming a formidable and adaptive force capable of responding to a multitude of conventional and unconventional threats," he said. Armor Division commander, Maj. Gen. Efren Baluyot, said the new assets would provide close and immediate indirect fire support for maneuver units while quickly deploying in tactical situations. He added that more modernization projects are in the pipeline, such as the wheeled armored personnel carrier acquisition project, armored personnel carrier firepower upgrade with enclosed weapon system, and the light tank acquisition project. (PNA) }

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Lorenzana thanks Japan for disaster response equipment donation

DONATION. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (left) and Japanese Ambassador to Manila Kazuhiko Koshikawa (right) share a light moment on the sidelines of the blessing ceremony of some PHP48 million worth of disaster response equipment donated by the Japanese government at the Army headquarters on Wednesday (Oct. 6, 2021). These equipment are expected to contribute to saving more lives and reducing the cost and recovery time in the aftermath of calamities. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Army) MANILA - Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana thanked the Japanese government for its donation of around PHP48 million worth of humanitarian assistance disaster relief (HADR) equipment to the Philippine Army (PA). "I was privileged to receive this afternoon HADR equipment from Ambassador Kazuhiko Koshikawa of Japan," he said in a post on his Facebook page Wednesday night. Lorenzana said the donation consists of four container vans of HADR equipment which were turned over to the PA headquarters in Fort Bonifacio. It will be eventually given to the PA's 51st Engineering Brigade which is based in Camp General Rigoberto J. Atienza, Quezon City, "The equipment which comprised of boats, digging, prying and various other rescue equipment will be given to the Army's 51st Engineering Brigade - the unit primarily tasked as the standby disaster response unit in MM (Metro Manila) and neighboring areas," the DND chief said. These equipment are expected to contribute to saving more lives and reducing the cost and recovery time in the aftermath of calamities. In a separate statement, PA chief, Lt. Gen. Andres Centino said the donation will further complement the Army's capabilities. "We in the Philippine Army extend our sincerest gratitude to the Government of Japan. Your trust and support to our organization truly inspire us better to perform our duties and responsibilities as public servants," he added. (PNA) }

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the president calling the appointment of a special counsel unconstitutional. >> it's a new line of attack. this coming in a tweet today. certainly in this 20- letter that was published by "the new york times" over the weekend, illustrated some of the argument. the letter -- the lawyers calling the president a chief law enforcement officer. talking about pardons. today, the president again doubling down saying that he can pardon himself if he wanted to. certainly, this is what we're starting to see. this is sort of some of the behavior that we expected from the president since new lawyers came on board. there's a lot of behind the scenes activity that is ongoing. these attacks, these lines of sort of calling the investigation uncotutional,

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