MANILA, (PNA) — The skill of the pilots of the crashed W-3A “Sokol” combat utility helicopter was visibly demonstrated when they managed to land the aircraft without causing too much damage to…
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Forest fire in Albay town spreads to nearby villages
LEGAZPI CITY, (PNA) — The forest fire in Cagraray island in Bacacay town, which started two days ago in the mountainous area of Barangay Manaet, has spread to nearby villages of Tanagan…
PAF choppers fly over MNLF-held barangay in Zamboanga City
MANILA, (PNA) — With the hostage crisis in Zamboanga City now on its second day, Philippine Air Force (PAF) helicopters early Tuesday morning fly over Barangay Sta. Barbara, one of the villages…
‘Huey’ still relevant – DND official Priam F. Nepomuceno
MANILA, (PNA) – Despite flying for 53 years, the Bell UH-1 “Huey” helicopter will still be effective for another 20 years, according to DND undersecretary for finance, munitions, installation and material Fernando…