Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Today's Print

Tag: Balikatan

PH, US troops turn over classrooms in Quezon

Military personnel from the Philippines and the United States formally turned over a one-story, two-classroom school building to Villa Reyes Elementary School in San...

‘Balikatan’ open to including Southeast Asian nations—Gibo

Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. on Friday said the Philippines remains open to expanding multilateral military exercises, including possible participation by Southeast Asian...

Japan joins US, PH forces in anti-ship missile strike

A decommissioned Philippine Navy battleship was sunk on Wednesday during a simulated maritime war exercise off Paoay, Ilocos Norte in connection with the ongoing...

Balikatan test fires Typhon missile for first time

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday confirmed the first firing of the United States' Typhon Mid-Range Capability (MRC) System in the...

PH, US flaunt maritime missile systems in joint Balikatan drills

Philippine and American forces showcased advanced missile systems during the ongoing Balikatan 2026 exercises, with the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) deployed in...

Dialogue with Fishermen

The Department of National Defense, with Northern Luzon Command and the Armed Forces, led a coastal dialogue for fisherfolk on Saturday in Laoag City,...

What a time to be Filipino!

"Anxiety is the reality" SANTA Banana, if you think life is already hard, think again.  Current world events have made the ordinary Filipino’s daily struggle...

Balikatan joint forces hold real time rescue

PHILIPPINE and American forces participating in the ongoing Exercise Balikatan 2026 on Monday conducted a rescue operation in real time following a vehicular accident near...

‘Balikatan signals PH’s firm line in WPS’

On the eve of the Philippines’ largest-ever Balikatan exercises, an international think tank urged Manila to anchor its West Philippine Sea strategy on expanded...

AFP: Over 1K Japanese troops to join Balikatan

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) yesterday said that more than 1,000 Japanese military personnel will participate in this year’s Balikatan exercises with...

Navy to deploy newest vessels for Balikatan

THE Philippine Navy is set to deploy its most modern and up-to-date warships for this year’s Balikatan exercises with United States forces, a Navy...

PH, US okay over 500 joint military ops in 2026

THE Philippines and the United States have approved more than 500 joint military activities for 2026 during their latest Mutual Defense Board–Security Engagement Board...

US anti-ship missile system to remain in PH for training

The Philippine Navy on Tuesday announced that the United States’ Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) will remain in Manila for use in upcoming...

Balikatan 2025 ends; modern weapons tested

This year’s Philippines-United States “Balikatan” exercises showcased the latest warfighting technologies available to both participants, underscoring the need to use modern tools for deterring...
- Advertisement -spot_img
- Advertisement -spot_img