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, This news data comes from:http://www.erlvyiwan.com
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.
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
- 2,000 North Korean troops killed in Russia deployment: Seoul spy agency
- Government work, classes on Tuesday suspended due to bad weather
- Trump moves to end US tariff exemption for small packages
- Scramble for survivors as Afghan earthquake death toll passes 1,400
- Manila mayor warns against mobs, orders police to maintain peace and order
- White House fires US health agency head after she refused to quit
- Maryland resident is diagnosed with New World screwworm. What to know about the parasite
- Globe: Mobile data helps drive national progress
- Gasoline, diesel price hikes seen next week
- Leviste files charges against DPWH engineer who tried to bribe him
