The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday said that they will suspend all scheduled field training drills under the ongoing Joint Exercise DAGIT 2025.
In a statement, the AFP said suspension was due to the threat of super typhoon “Uwan” which poses a deterrent on the exercises, and to redirect assets and personnel for humanitarian and disaster response operations.
“In view of the imminent threat posed by Super Typhoon “Uwan,” the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) temporarily suspends all scheduled Field Training Exercises (FTX) under the AFP Joint Exercise (AJEX) DAGIT-PA 09-2025,” the statement read.
“This critical decision is made to immediately redirect the focus and assets of the AFP’s participating forces towards Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) operations,” it added.
The exercise, which began on Nov.4 and was scheduled to run until November 14, 2025, included three major events: Command and Control (C2), Cyber Defense Exercise (CYDEX), and the FTX.
The suspension specifically affected the field maneuvers in the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) and Western Command (WESCOM) Joint Area of Operations (JAO).
The priority and resources of all personnel, including approximately 2,000 troops, are now fully devoted to pre-disaster preparedness and rapid response in affected areas, the AFP said.
The military also said “this immediate shift is a testament to our highest commitment: the safety and well-being of our citizens.”
