US troops due for 'CARAT'

By Bebot Sison Jr.

The Philippine Star, Wednesday, 13 October 2010

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines – Some 4,000 American troops are arriving at the Subic Bay Freeport starting today to take part in the 2010 Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise will be held on Oct. 14 to 22 here and in other areas in Luzon.

Subic authorities said six US Navy battle ships and three aircraft are joining the military and civic activities that will also involve about 1,000 Philippine Navy men and Marines.

Under the 2010 CARAT exer cise are “in port” training, including subject matter expert exchanges and civic activities like medical, dental and other humanitarian services, and “at sea” training such as search and seizure procedures, maritime interdiction operations and surveillance, and naval gunfire support.

Navy wins over Army

By Josef T Ramos

The Manila Times, Wednesday, 13 October 2010

PHILIPPINE Navy stunned reigning women’s champion Philippine Army via three-setter, 26-24, 25-17, 28-26, clinching its second win in the 2010 National Volleyball Open at the EARIST gym in Santa Mesa Manila.

Hard-hitting spiker Nerissa Bautista poured in 18 kills and 3 blocks, including two crucial hits in the endgame strengthening the Navy’s bid to capture the women’s crown.

With the win, the Navy is now on top of the women’s team standings with 2-0 win-loss card. The Army absorbed its first loss in first game.

In the other women’s match, Cherry Rose Macatangay helped the Philippine Air Force to bounce back from a first game loss by beating Rizal Technological University (RTU), 25-6, 25-12, 25-10 posting a 1-1 win-loss slate.

RTU dropped to 0-1.

In the men’s division, Philippine Air Force, the men’s defending champion, beat University of Perpetual Help, 25-18, 25-6, 25-12, while the Philippine Army outclassed Philippine Navy 25-22, 25-19, 25-17, and Jewels beat Yellow Brick Road, 27-25, 19.

Phil.Marines at U.S Marines magkatuwang sa pagsasanay

Pilipino Star Ngayon, Tuesday, 12 October, 2010

Magkatuwang ang tropa ng Phil. Marines at U.S Marines sa pagsasanay sa karagatan ng Ternate, Cavite bilang paghahanda sa nalalapit na Annual nBilateral Training Kinetic activities.

Filipino and American Troops in Ternate, Cavite

Tempo, Tuesday, 12 October 2010

Filipino and American troops patrol a beach in Ternate, Cavite, yesterday during a joint military exercise between the United States and the Philippines.