AFP showcases naval, air assets as part of 85th anniversary By ANNA FELICIA BAJO, GMA News
Published December 16, 2020 4:30pm Naval and air assets were showcased during the Armed Forces of the Philippines s Fleet Review and Wing FlyBy in Morong, Bataan on Wednesday. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana graced the event together with AFP chief General Gilbert Gapay, Philippine Army chief Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana, Flag Officer in Command Vice Admiral Giovanni Bacordo, Philippine Air Force commander Lieutenant General Allen Paredes and other senior military officials. The event was part of the 85th anniversary of the AFP. IN PHOTOS: @dndphl Secretary Delfin Lorenzana arrives for today s Fleet Review and Wing Flyby in connection with the #85thAFPAnniversary.#AFPyoucanTrustpic.twitter.com/Fb7KU4aITr Armed Forces of the Philippines (@TeamAFP) December 16, 2020
Over 60 air, naval assets to participate in AFP fleet review
Published December 15, 2020 2:50pm A total of 63 air and naval assets are set to participate in the Fleet Review and Wing Flyby near the coast of Morong, Bataan on Wednesday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said Tuesday. AFP Public Affairs Office chief Captain Jonathan Zata said BRP Jose Rizal, BRP Ramon Alcaraz, and BRP Emilio Jacinto would lead the fleet followed by the BRP Davao Del Sur, BRP Batak, BRP Abraham Campo, and BRP Ang Pangulo. Zata said on board the BRP Batak would be the Philippine Army s Simba armored personnel carrier and the Philippine Marine Corps V-150.