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.
Aside from the capability showcase, the delegation also visited the PA museum where the officials were briefed on the Army's 128-year history.
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. , This news data comes from:http://lmd-no-hi-ujl.erlvyiwan.com
The meeting reaffirmed the two armies’ bilateral relations which included discussions on future collaborations promoting military cooperation.
PH Army showcases disaster response capabilities before Thai defense officials
- Macron's decision to recognize Palestinian state angers Israel and the US
- Pump prices increase for 2nd straight week
- Motive probed for US shooting that killed two children, injured 17
- Marcos signs law giving 99-year land lease to foreign investors
- Alex Eala targets US Open Round of 32 in rematch against Spanish rival
- Putin meets Kim, praises North Korean troops in Russia
- Some areas in Metro Manila, Bulacan to have brownouts due to maintenance work
- Philippines calls for Gaza ceasefire amid humanitarian crisis
- Russian drone, missile attack kills 14, injured 48 in Kyiv
- IBP forms committee on good governance to probe corruption
