MANILA, Philippines — Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) teams from the 525th Combat Engineer Battalion (525CEBn) showcased their capabilities before the Thailand Ministry of Defense (MOD) delegation at the Philippine Army (PA) Headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.
In a statement on Friday, the Philippine Army said the event was held on Thursday during Deputy Permanent Secretary for Defense Gen. Tharapong Malakam and the high-level Thai MOD delegation’s visit to the army headquarters where the 525CEBn displayed an array of capabilities in a range of various HADR operations.
PH Army showcases disaster response capabilities before Thai defense officials
Aside from the capability showcase, the delegation also visited the PA museum where the officials were briefed on the Army's 128-year history., This news data comes from:http://erlvyiwan.com
The visit of the Thai delegates was in connection with the 5th Philippines-Thailand Joint Committee on Military Cooperation Meeting hosted by the Department of National Defense.
The meeting reaffirmed the two armies’ bilateral relations which included discussions on future collaborations promoting military cooperation.
- Comelec at 85: Garcia vows reforms
- In Taiwan, competing narratives over the meaning of China's massive military show
- Modi and Putin affirm special relationship as India faces steep US tariffs over Russian oil imports
- Rains over Metro Manila, parts of PH as LPA may develop into 'short-lived' tropical depression
- Marcos orders 'sweeping review' of DPWH budget under 2026 NEP
- 'Strangest' dinosaur covered in spiked armory – scientists
- US senators to reinforce 'partnership' with Taiwan
- 100K Pakistanis flee amid flood threat
- Marcos urged to raise WPS resolution at UN
- Thai court dismisses prime minister over compromising phone call with Cambodian leader
