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United States Army 105mm artillery system fires high-explosive rounds against simulated targets during the Counter-Landing Live Fire Exercise North (CLLFX-North) as part of Exercise Balikatan 41-2026 on May 4 at La Paz Sand Dunes, Laoag, Ilocos Norte. #AFPyoucanTRUST #OneAFPOnePhilippines #StrongAFPStrongPhilippines #OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture #MatatagNaSandigan 🫡🇵🇭 #Balikatan #ShoulderToShoulder #Philippines #FriendsPartnersAllies #SaferTogetherUSPH #StrongerTogether

United States Army 105mm artillery system fires high-explosive rounds against simulated targets during the Counter-Landing Live Fire Exercise North (CLLFX-North) as part of Exercise Balikatan 41-2026 on May 4 at La Paz Sand Dunes, Laoag, Ilocos Norte. #AFPyoucanTRUST #OneAFPOnePhilippines #StrongAFPStrongPhilippines #OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture #MatatagNaSandigan 🫡🇵🇭 #Balikatan #ShoulderToShoulder #Philippines #FriendsPartnersAllies #SaferTogetherUSPH #StrongerTogether

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WATCH | Seen from above the horizon, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force launches its Type 88 surface-to-ship missile for the first time in the Philippines during the Maritime Strike of the Exercise Balikatan 41-2026, in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. 🎥: Dalsi Almazan / PAOAFP #AFPyoucanTRUST #OneAFPOnePhilippines #StrongAFPStrongPhilippines #OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture #MatatagNaSandigan 🫡🇵🇭 #Balikatan #ShoulderToShoulder #Philippines #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific #FriendsPartnersAllies #SaferTogetherUSPH #StrongerTogether

WATCH | Seen from above the horizon, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force launches its Type 88 surface-to-ship missile for the first time in the Philippines during the Maritime Strike of the Exercise Balikatan 41-2026, in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. 🎥: Dalsi Almazan / PAOAFP #AFPyoucanTRUST #OneAFPOnePhilippines #StrongAFPStrongPhilippines #OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture #MatatagNaSandigan 🫡🇵🇭 #Balikatan #ShoulderToShoulder #Philippines #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific #FriendsPartnersAllies #SaferTogetherUSPH #StrongerTogether

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IN VIDEOS | The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), alongside the United States Armed Forces and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), conducted a Maritime Strike (MARSTRIKE) on May 6 at Culili Point, Paoay, Ilocos Norte, as part of Exercise Balikatan 41-2026, demonstrating strengthened multi-domain operational capability among ally and partner forces. (c) DVIDs, MSg Obinque PAF & PAOAFP #AFPyoucanTRUST #OneAFPOnePhilippines #StrongAFPStrongPhilippines #OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture #MatatagNaSandigan 🫡🇵🇭 #Balikatan #ShoulderToShoulder #Philippines #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific #FriendsPartnersAllies #SaferTogetherUSPH #StrongerTogether

IN VIDEOS | The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), alongside the United States Armed Forces and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), conducted a Maritime Strike (MARSTRIKE) on May 6 at Culili Point, Paoay, Ilocos Norte, as part of Exercise Balikatan 41-2026, demonstrating strengthened multi-domain operational capability among ally and partner forces. (c) DVIDs, MSg Obinque PAF & PAOAFP #AFPyoucanTRUST #OneAFPOnePhilippines #StrongAFPStrongPhilippines #OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture #MatatagNaSandigan 🫡🇵🇭 #Balikatan #ShoulderToShoulder #Philippines #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific #FriendsPartnersAllies #SaferTogetherUSPH #StrongerTogether

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WATCH | China Coast Guard started blasting water canon directed at Unaizah May 4 around 7:59AM deliberately targeting and hitting the supply boat. #OneAFPOnePHILIPPINES #StrongAFPStrongPHILIPPINES #AFPyoucanTRUST

WATCH | China Coast Guard started blasting water canon directed at Unaizah May 4 around 7:59AM deliberately targeting and hitting the supply boat. #OneAFPOnePHILIPPINES #StrongAFPStrongPHILIPPINES #AFPyoucanTRUST

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The Armed Forces of the Philippines has been monitoring the unauthorized presence of a Chinese-flagged research vessel, “SHEN KUO,” in the vicinity northeast of Viga, Catanduanes. The vessel was first sighted on April 25, 60.9 nautical miles east off Rapu-Rapu Island, Albay.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has been monitoring the unauthorized presence of a Chinese-flagged research vessel, “SHEN KUO,” in the vicinity northeast of Viga, Catanduanes. The vessel was first sighted on April 25, 60.9 nautical miles east off Rapu-Rapu Island, Albay.

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Aggressive and Unsafe Maneuvers by Chinese Vessels Near Bajo de Masinloc On 5 May 2025, the Philippine Navy’s BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS35), while conducting routine and lawful maritime patrol operations in support of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), encountered aggressive and unsafe maneuvers by two Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA-N) vessels Jiangkai II-class frigates (Type 054A) with bow numbers 554 and 573, and a China Coast Guard vessel 5403. The incident occurred approximately 11.8 nautical miles southeast of Bajo de Masinloc. The Chinese frigate BN 554 was documented tailing PS35 at close range, while BN 573 dangerously crossed its bow in a high-risk maneuver that created the danger of collision. China Coast Guard vessel 5403 also attempted to obstruct PS35’s navigational path. These reckless actions not only posed a direct threat to the safety of navigation of PS35, but also violated the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs). The Armed Forces of the Philippines expresses its serious concern over these irresponsible actions by Chinese maritime forces. Such threatening and provocative conduct can lead to misunderstanding that may escalate tensions and impact regional stability. We commend the professionalism, discipline and restraint of the Philippine Navy personnel aboard BRP Emilio Jacinto. The AFP remains steadfast in defending the sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction of the Philippines in its vast maritime domain, including its territorial seas in the West Philippine Sea, in accordance with international and domestic law and in pursuit of the rules-based order in the maritime domain./// #AFPyoucanTRUST #OneAFPOnePhilippines #StrongAFPStrongPhilippines #OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture

Aggressive and Unsafe Maneuvers by Chinese Vessels Near Bajo de Masinloc On 5 May 2025, the Philippine Navy’s BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS35), while conducting routine and lawful maritime patrol operations in support of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), encountered aggressive and unsafe maneuvers by two Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA-N) vessels Jiangkai II-class frigates (Type 054A) with bow numbers 554 and 573, and a China Coast Guard vessel 5403. The incident occurred approximately 11.8 nautical miles southeast of Bajo de Masinloc. The Chinese frigate BN 554 was documented tailing PS35 at close range, while BN 573 dangerously crossed its bow in a high-risk maneuver that created the danger of collision. China Coast Guard vessel 5403 also attempted to obstruct PS35’s navigational path. These reckless actions not only posed a direct threat to the safety of navigation of PS35, but also violated the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs). The Armed Forces of the Philippines expresses its serious concern over these irresponsible actions by Chinese maritime forces. Such threatening and provocative conduct can lead to misunderstanding that may escalate tensions and impact regional stability. We commend the professionalism, discipline and restraint of the Philippine Navy personnel aboard BRP Emilio Jacinto. The AFP remains steadfast in defending the sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction of the Philippines in its vast maritime domain, including its territorial seas in the West Philippine Sea, in accordance with international and domestic law and in pursuit of the rules-based order in the maritime domain./// #AFPyoucanTRUST #OneAFPOnePhilippines #StrongAFPStrongPhilippines #OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture

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𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗨𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗦! We are leveling up our digital presence to keep you informed, inspired, and protected from disinformation! Whether it’s a blue check or our official seal, these are the only digital coordinates for the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Follow our 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 for exclusive content, official statements, and a closer look at the men and women in uniform. 𝗜𝗳 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘂𝘀. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱. #AFPyoucanTRUST #OneAFPOnePhilippines #StrongAFPStrongPhilippines #OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture #MatatagNaSandigan 🫡🇵🇭

𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗨𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗦! We are leveling up our digital presence to keep you informed, inspired, and protected from disinformation! Whether it’s a blue check or our official seal, these are the only digital coordinates for the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Follow our 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 for exclusive content, official statements, and a closer look at the men and women in uniform. 𝗜𝗳 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘂𝘀. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱. #AFPyoucanTRUST #OneAFPOnePhilippines #StrongAFPStrongPhilippines #OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture #MatatagNaSandigan 🫡🇵🇭

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LOOK: Transportation of the NMESIS via US C130 aircraft Video by LTC JOHN PAUL C SALGADO PA

LOOK: Transportation of the NMESIS via US C130 aircraft Video by LTC JOHN PAUL C SALGADO PA

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PH, Japan Showcase Unified Naval Might in Bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) launched a new phase of defense cooperation with the successful conduct of the 2nd Bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) on June 14, 2025, marking one of the first major joint activities following the recently ratified Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan. More than a maritime drill, the MCA underscored the operationalization of the RAA—an accord that lays the groundwork for increased joint training, humanitarian assistance, and disaster response (HADR) initiatives between the AFP and JSDF. This activity highlights the deepening trust and coordination between the two allies as they respond to traditional and emerging security challenges in the region. Participating Philippine assets included the BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG06), AW159 anti-submarine helicopter, PAF C-208 ISR aircraft, and Search and Rescue units. Meanwhile, Japan deployed the JS Takanami (DDG110) and an SH-60K Seahawk helicopter, demonstrating joint capability in a wide array of naval operations. The MCA featured key exercise serials such as communication check exercise, anti-submarine warfare exercise, cross-deck exercise, Division Tactics and Officer of the Watch Maneuvers (DIVTACS/OOW), Photo Exercises (PHOTOEX), and a Finish Exercise (FINEX), showcasing seamless interoperability between the two forces. AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S Brawner Jr. emphasized the broader strategic significance of the exercise, “This cooperative activity is more than a display of maritime capability—it is a manifestation of our enduring commitment to uphold peace, stability, and a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific. With the RAA now in effect, our coordination with Japan will only grow stronger and more responsive to the complex demands of our shared security environment.” Photos and Videos by: PO3 Gonzales PN / PAOAFP A1C Castro PAF / PAOAFP JMSDF #AFPyoucanTRUST #OneAFPOnePhilippines #StrongAFPStrongPhilippines #OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture

PH, Japan Showcase Unified Naval Might in Bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) launched a new phase of defense cooperation with the successful conduct of the 2nd Bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) on June 14, 2025, marking one of the first major joint activities following the recently ratified Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan. More than a maritime drill, the MCA underscored the operationalization of the RAA—an accord that lays the groundwork for increased joint training, humanitarian assistance, and disaster response (HADR) initiatives between the AFP and JSDF. This activity highlights the deepening trust and coordination between the two allies as they respond to traditional and emerging security challenges in the region. Participating Philippine assets included the BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG06), AW159 anti-submarine helicopter, PAF C-208 ISR aircraft, and Search and Rescue units. Meanwhile, Japan deployed the JS Takanami (DDG110) and an SH-60K Seahawk helicopter, demonstrating joint capability in a wide array of naval operations. The MCA featured key exercise serials such as communication check exercise, anti-submarine warfare exercise, cross-deck exercise, Division Tactics and Officer of the Watch Maneuvers (DIVTACS/OOW), Photo Exercises (PHOTOEX), and a Finish Exercise (FINEX), showcasing seamless interoperability between the two forces. AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S Brawner Jr. emphasized the broader strategic significance of the exercise, “This cooperative activity is more than a display of maritime capability—it is a manifestation of our enduring commitment to uphold peace, stability, and a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific. With the RAA now in effect, our coordination with Japan will only grow stronger and more responsive to the complex demands of our shared security environment.” Photos and Videos by: PO3 Gonzales PN / PAOAFP A1C Castro PAF / PAOAFP JMSDF #AFPyoucanTRUST #OneAFPOnePhilippines #StrongAFPStrongPhilippines #OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture

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LOOK | The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), together with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), and the United States Indo-Pacific Command, successfully concluded the 10th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) on 02–03 September 2025 in the West Philippine Sea, specifically in the waters off Palauig to San Antonio, Zambales. Videos by: PAOAFP Related post: #AFPyoucanTRUST #OneAFPOnePHILIPPINES #StrongAFPStrongPHILIPPINES #OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture

LOOK | The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), together with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), and the United States Indo-Pacific Command, successfully concluded the 10th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) on 02–03 September 2025 in the West Philippine Sea, specifically in the waters off Palauig to San Antonio, Zambales. Videos by: PAOAFP Related post: #AFPyoucanTRUST #OneAFPOnePHILIPPINES #StrongAFPStrongPHILIPPINES #OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture

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LOOK | The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the French Navy engaged in a Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) on February 21, marking the AFP's third consecutive week of joint maritime activities in the West Philippine Sea, within the joint operational area of Northern Luzon Command. Related post: #AFPyoucanTRUST #OneAFPOnePhilippines #StrongAFPStrongPhilippines #OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture

LOOK | The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the French Navy engaged in a Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) on February 21, marking the AFP's third consecutive week of joint maritime activities in the West Philippine Sea, within the joint operational area of Northern Luzon Command. Related post: #AFPyoucanTRUST #OneAFPOnePhilippines #StrongAFPStrongPhilippines #OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture

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Combined assets of the the Armed Forces of the Philippines, alongside Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and the United States, execute Division Tactics (DIVTACS) in a precise three-column formation during the 4th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity in the West Philippine Sea as taken from AW109 helicopter on September 28. Video by: CRSAFP #AFPyoucanTRUST #OneAFPOnePhilippines #StrongAFPStrongPhilippines #OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture

Combined assets of the the Armed Forces of the Philippines, alongside Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and the United States, execute Division Tactics (DIVTACS) in a precise three-column formation during the 4th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity in the West Philippine Sea as taken from AW109 helicopter on September 28. Video by: CRSAFP #AFPyoucanTRUST #OneAFPOnePhilippines #StrongAFPStrongPhilippines #OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture

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