AFP Wescom to host 2 high-impact 'Balikatan' events

THE ARMED Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) Western Command (Wescom) based in Palawan province will host two high impact activities for this year's "Balikatan" exercise set from April 22 to May 10.

Wescom to enhance security at Malampaya platform

THE WESTERN Command (Wescom) is beefing up security at the Malampaya natural gas platform located off the coast of this province to ensure its continued operation in case of any unforeseen threats.

DAGIT-PA drills showcase AFP’s modern air, naval assets

NEWLY ACQUIRED air and naval assets of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are hard at work in the ongoing "DAGIT-PA" exercises in the province of Palawan.

An FA-50PH aircraft in the ongoing "DAGIT-PA" exercises in Palawan (Photo courtesy of Wescom)

'DAGIT-PA' eyes possible deployment of Army aviators in Palawan

THE PARTICIPATION of Philippine Army (PA) aviation elements in the ongoing "DAGIT-PA" exercises will determine the feasibility of its deployment to Palawan in the future.

(Photo courtesy of Wescom)

Landing dock BRP Davao Del Sur boosts Wescom's naval capability

THE NAVAL capability of the Puerto Princesa, Palawan Western Command (Wescom) got a boost with the arrival of landing dock BRP Davao Del Sur (LD-602) on Sunday.