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WATCH: Philippine Navy personnel aboard rubber boats deployed from BRP Sierra Madre conducted a lawful and non-confrontational operation to drive away a China Coast Guard RHIB that had unlawfully approached the vicinity of the outpost within waters where the Philippines exercises sovereign rights under international law. Instead of complying, China Coast Guard personnel responded with violence, striking Philippine Navy personnel with wooden batons and damaging the Philippine Navy rubber boats. Despite the aggression, our troops exercised maximum restraint, professionalism, and discipline while carrying out their mission. 📽️ BRP Sierra Madre #AFPyoucanTRUST #OneAFPOnePhilippines #StrongAFPStrongPhilippines #OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture #MatatagNaSandigan🫡🇵🇭

WATCH: Philippine Navy personnel aboard rubber boats deployed from BRP Sierra Madre conducted a lawful and non-confrontational operation to drive away a China Coast Guard RHIB that had unlawfully approached the vicinity of the outpost within waters where the Philippines exercises sovereign rights under international law. Instead of complying, China Coast Guard personnel responded with violence, striking Philippine Navy personnel with wooden batons and damaging the Philippine Navy rubber boats. Despite the aggression, our troops exercised maximum restraint, professionalism, and discipline while carrying out their mission. 📽️ BRP Sierra Madre #AFPyoucanTRUST #OneAFPOnePhilippines #StrongAFPStrongPhilippines #OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture #MatatagNaSandigan🫡🇵🇭

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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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AFP, U.S., Partner Nations Conduct Counter-Landing Live Fire Exercise in Palawan The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), together with the United States Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force, and New Zealand Defence Force, conducted a Counter-Landing Live Fire Exercise (CLLFX-West) on April 27, 2026 at the Apurawan Beach Landing Site in Aborlan, Palawan, as part of Exercise Balikatan 41–2026. Led by the Philippine Marine Corps’ 3rd Marine Brigade, the exercise simulated a maritime threat involving an enemy amphibious landing along the coastline, showcasing combined forces’ capability to detect, disrupt, and deny hostile elements from establishing a beachhead. The activity demonstrated strong coordination and interoperability among participating forces in a complex littoral environment. The exercise highlighted a layered, multi-domain defense employing synchronized air, land, and indirect fire assets. The Philippine Air Force deployed FA-50 fighter jets for air interdiction, while U.S. forces provided High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) capabilities. Ground forces executed mid- to close-range engagements using artillery, mortars, light armored vehicles, anti-armor systems, heavy machine guns, and infantry weapons, supported by precision strikes and reconnaissance. In addition, a simulated Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) was conducted in Sitio Bubusawin and Sitio Long Point, alongside a community outreach activity in coordination with the local government of Aborlan and Barangay Apurawan, underscoring the AFP’s role in both defense and humanitarian operations. General Romeo S. Brawner Jr, AFP Chief of Staff witnessed the live fire exercise as one of the distinguished visitors together with Vice Admiral Alan M Javier, Commander of Western Command. Also present were Major General James Bartholomees, Commander of the 25th Infantry Division, US Army; Major General Thomas Savage, Commander of the U.S. JTF for Exercise Balikatan 2026; and Rear Admiral Brent DeVore, Commander of the Expeditionary Strike Group THREE, U.S. Navy. “The Counter-Landing Live Fire Exercise demonstrates our capability to defend our shores through coordinated, combined arms operations in a littoral environment. By integrating fires from land, air, and maritime forces, we are able to detect, engage, and neutralize potential threats approaching from the sea, ensuring that any attempt to breach our coastline is met with a swift and unified response,” said Marine Colonel Dennis Hernandez, PH Balikatan 41-2026 Spokesperson. “More importantly, this activity strengthens joint fire support coordination and interoperability among participating forces. Beach defense is not the responsibility of a single unit or domain, it requires seamless integration across services and with our allies. Exercises like this ensure that we are prepared to protect our coastal communities and territorial integrity with precision, speed, and overwhelming coordination,” Col Hernandez added./// Photos and Videos by: SSG Ambay PA/PAOAFP; 3rd Marine Brigade, Philippine Marine Corps; and Staff Sgt. Brandon Rickert, 7th Infantry Division, US Army #AFPyoucanTRUST #OneAFPOnePhilippines #StrongAFPStrongPhilippines #OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture #MatatagNaSandigan 🫡🇵🇭 #Balikatan #ShoulderToShoulder #Philippines #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific #FriendsPartnersAllies #SaferTogetherUSPH #StrongerTogether

AFP, U.S., Partner Nations Conduct Counter-Landing Live Fire Exercise in Palawan The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), together with the United States Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force, and New Zealand Defence Force, conducted a Counter-Landing Live Fire Exercise (CLLFX-West) on April 27, 2026 at the Apurawan Beach Landing Site in Aborlan, Palawan, as part of Exercise Balikatan 41–2026. Led by the Philippine Marine Corps’ 3rd Marine Brigade, the exercise simulated a maritime threat involving an enemy amphibious landing along the coastline, showcasing combined forces’ capability to detect, disrupt, and deny hostile elements from establishing a beachhead. The activity demonstrated strong coordination and interoperability among participating forces in a complex littoral environment. The exercise highlighted a layered, multi-domain defense employing synchronized air, land, and indirect fire assets. The Philippine Air Force deployed FA-50 fighter jets for air interdiction, while U.S. forces provided High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) capabilities. Ground forces executed mid- to close-range engagements using artillery, mortars, light armored vehicles, anti-armor systems, heavy machine guns, and infantry weapons, supported by precision strikes and reconnaissance. In addition, a simulated Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) was conducted in Sitio Bubusawin and Sitio Long Point, alongside a community outreach activity in coordination with the local government of Aborlan and Barangay Apurawan, underscoring the AFP’s role in both defense and humanitarian operations. General Romeo S. Brawner Jr, AFP Chief of Staff witnessed the live fire exercise as one of the distinguished visitors together with Vice Admiral Alan M Javier, Commander of Western Command. Also present were Major General James Bartholomees, Commander of the 25th Infantry Division, US Army; Major General Thomas Savage, Commander of the U.S. JTF for Exercise Balikatan 2026; and Rear Admiral Brent DeVore, Commander of the Expeditionary Strike Group THREE, U.S. Navy. “The Counter-Landing Live Fire Exercise demonstrates our capability to defend our shores through coordinated, combined arms operations in a littoral environment. By integrating fires from land, air, and maritime forces, we are able to detect, engage, and neutralize potential threats approaching from the sea, ensuring that any attempt to breach our coastline is met with a swift and unified response,” said Marine Colonel Dennis Hernandez, PH Balikatan 41-2026 Spokesperson. “More importantly, this activity strengthens joint fire support coordination and interoperability among participating forces. Beach defense is not the responsibility of a single unit or domain, it requires seamless integration across services and with our allies. Exercises like this ensure that we are prepared to protect our coastal communities and territorial integrity with precision, speed, and overwhelming coordination,” Col Hernandez added./// Photos and Videos by: SSG Ambay PA/PAOAFP; 3rd Marine Brigade, Philippine Marine Corps; and Staff Sgt. Brandon Rickert, 7th Infantry Division, US Army #AFPyoucanTRUST #OneAFPOnePhilippines #StrongAFPStrongPhilippines #OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture #MatatagNaSandigan 🫡🇵🇭 #Balikatan #ShoulderToShoulder #Philippines #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific #FriendsPartnersAllies #SaferTogetherUSPH #StrongerTogether

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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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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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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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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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