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Many first in Balikatan 2024
Learning from the US humanitarian operations on the shores of Gaza, the army colonel said a Philippine Air Force transport plane dropped supplies on a feature in the Spratlys, on Patag or Flat Island. On the second pass, the aircraft used a parachute to deliver supplies.
US may grant the Philippines $1 billion in military aid next year
Biden and Kishida also pledged to increase the frequency of holding naval and Coast Guard drills and training activities in the disputed West Philippine Sea.
US unveils new Indo-Pacific alliance
This alliance, which brings together defense leaders from Australia, Japan, and the Philippines, was announced during a high-profile meeting in Hawaii.
NEWS DIGEST | April 30, 2024
April 30, 2024 | NEWS DIGEST By API Desk | Date 04-30-2024 Army kills five Islamist militants in Lanao del Norte Army soldiers killed five members of a local Islamist militant group in two separate clashes in Munai town, Lanao del Norte province. Major-General Gabriel Viray III, commander of the Army’s First Infantry Division, said his… Continue reading NEWS DIGEST | April 30, 2024
PRESS RELEASE | STATEMENT OF NSA SECRETARY EDUARDO M. AÑO ON REP. PANTALEON ALVAREZ
Any call for withdrawal of support when done by a public official, more so one that is also a high-ranking reservist officer, is not only irresponsible but also illegal and unconstitutional.
NEWS DIGEST | April 15, 2024
April 15, 2024 | NEWS DIGEST By API Desk | Date 04-15-2024 Philippines welcomes maritime cooperation with European powers The Philippines welcome European countries expressing interest in multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the disputed West Philippine Sea, the army chief said. Armed Forces chief General Romeo Brawner Jr., however, did not identify… Continue reading NEWS DIGEST | April 15, 2024
US, Japan strengthen alliance with Philippines
Biden and Kishida also pledged to increase the frequency of holding naval and Coast Guard drills and training activities in the disputed West Philippine Sea.
US admiral likens China’s actions in the disputed sea to Russia and Ukraine
The commander of the United States military forces in the Indo-Pacific region expressed serious concerns over China’s activities in the South China Sea.
NEWS DIGEST | April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024 | NEWS DIGEST By API Desk | Date 04-08-2024 Brawner assures BRP Sierra Madre will not be abandoned Armed Forces chief of staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. assured the United States that the Philippines would not abandon the rusting naval vessel in a submerged shoal in the West Philippine Sea.… Continue reading NEWS DIGEST | April 8, 2024