NEWS

The 900th Air Force Weather Group, together with the Department of Agriculture Region 2 and Bureau of Soils and Water Management, officially commenced cloud seeding operations on February 25, 2024.

Utilizing a civilian Piper Navajo aircraft, personnel of the 900th AFWG successfully dispersed over 800 kgs of sodium chloride onto cloud formations across Southern Cagayan and Northern Isabela on February 25 and 26.

Cloud seeding operations are being conducted to supplement crop water needs during periods of low rainfall.

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On February 28, 2024, Tactical Operations Wing Western Mindanao (TOWWESTMIN) celebrated its 13th founding anniversary at the Edwin Andrews Air Base Grandstand in Zamboanga City with the Vice Commander, Philippine Air Force, MGEN AUGUSTINE S MALINIT PAF, as the Guest of Honor and Speaker. 

On February 24, 2024, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) provided aerial support to the Northern Luzon Command's (NOLCOM) Maritime Air Patrol (MARPAT) operations in the Northern Luzon Seaboard.

Executing the mission with a C-295 aircraft, the PAF covered key areas, including Itbayat, Sabtang, and Babuyan Islands. No significant activities or sightings were reported during the monitoring of these areas.

On February 24, 2024, the Philippine Air Force(PAF), in collaboration with the Supreme Student Council Society of the Philippines (SSCSP OHANA) and various medical institutions, conducted a dental mission benefiting approximately 100 residents of Brgy. Mahabang Parang, Angono, Rizal.

Two PAF dental teams delivered services, including tooth extractions, fluoride applications, dental check-ups, and an educational campaign promoting oral healthcare.

A Super Huey Helicopter, operated by the 505th Search and Rescue Group of the Philippine Air Force, was deployed on February 21, 2024, to respond to two forest fires; one at Mt. Camisong in Itogon, Benguet, and another in Brgy Adonot, Bokod, Benguet.

Performing a series of heli bucket operations, the aircraft collected water from the Sto. Tomas Water Reservoir and Banao River.

Philippine Air Force high-ranking officials participated in the cascading session for the AFP Reserve Force Development (RFD) Strategy 2023-2028 of the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Reservist and Retiree Affairs, J-9 headed by MGEN JOEL ALEJANDRO C NACNAC PA, J-9, at the Hall of Flags, CJVAB

The Philippine Air Force welcomed its new C-130H tactical transport aircraft with a water cannon salute as it landed at the Clark Air Base,

LIEUTENANT GENERAL STACEY T HAWKINS, Commander, Air Force Sustainment Center, Air Force Materiel Command of the United States Air Force, paid a courtesy call to LIEUTENANT GENERAL STEPHEN P PARREÑO PAF, Commanding General of the

The Air Installation and Base Development Command (AIBDC) of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) commemorated it

Coinciding with the Valentine's Day celebration, the Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force, LTGEN STEPHEN P PARREÑO PAF, graced the celebration of the Tactical Operations Wing Northern Luzon (

After being temporarily suspended due to the pandemic, the Philippine Air Force resumed the conduct of the Taebo-Takbo Athletic Activity led by the Commanding General, PAF, LTGEN STEPHEN P PARREÑO PAF, at Col. Jesus Villamor Air Base on February 13, 2024.

In his message, the CG, PAF reminded all PAF personnel to perceive this activity as an investment in their health, emphasizing that the Taebo-Takbo is an opportunity to relish the spirit of camaraderie while improving everyone's fitness. 

The Philippine Air Force kicked off its two-day Command Conference for the first quarter of 2024 through a hybrid meeting on February 7, 2024, at the Headquarters of the Philippine Air Force in Pasay City.

The Philippine Air Force held the First Monday of the Month Flag Raising Ceremony, led by the Commanding General, PAF LTGEN STEPHEN P PARREÑO PAF, on February 5, 2024 at the HPAF Quadrangle, CJVAB, Pasay City, alongside the HPAF Staff, Unit Commanders, other Officers, Enlisted Personnel, and Civilian Human Resources from CJVAB units.

Consequently, the CG, PAF, and other PAF personnel were recognized for their various accomplishments as follows:

In the spirit of gratitude and faith, the Philippine Air Force observed the First Friday Mass for February at the Our Lady of Loreto Chapel, CJVAB, Pasay City on February 2, 2024.

The solemn activity was attended by the Commanding General, PAF, LTGEN STEPHEN P PARREÑO PAF, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Agnes Parreño, the Chief of Air Staff, MGEN FABIAN M PEDREGOSA PAF, other officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian human resources.

The Philippine Air Force held a Joint Change of Chief of Office Ceremony for the Air Force Safety Office (AFSO) and Office of the Secretary to the Air Staff (OSAS) at the Hall of Flags, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City on January 31, 2024.

The outgoing Chief, AFSO, COL ERNESTO DL BAUTISTA JR PAF (GSC), relinquished his duties and responsibilities to LTC ANTHONY R AMORA PAF (GSC).

Meanwhile, the outgoing Secretary of Air Staff, COL RALPH Y HIBIONADA PAF (GSC), relinquished his post to COL ARVIN JOEL N BUAN PAF (GSC).