Philippine Air Force | Inside the PAF Today
83What’s the latest with the PAF today? The Philippine Air Force, a.k.a. Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas used to be the greatest air power in Asia especially during the Marcos years. As time flew to years, the used to be strong air force was left behind by the other neighbor countries. Anyway, let’s soar about the Philippine Air Force history, news, planes, ranks, modernization and further…
Brief history: Looking back at PAF, the Philippine Army Air Corps (PAAC) pioneered the birth of the Philippine Air Force as a separate military service and unit of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. PAF came into its own under the great leadership and motivation of Maj. Pelagio Cruz and it was two months ahead of the birth of the US Air Force. It was officially became independent under the Executive Order No. 94 on July 1, 1947 under the presidency of Manuel Roxas. The first commanding general of the PAF was Lt. Gen. Pelagio Cruz. From past to present, the air force had thirty commanding chiefs excluding the current general. At present, the 31st commanding general of the Philippine Air Force is Lieutenant General Oscar H. Rabena who was chosen under Arroyo’s regime. The current president Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino has stated the current air force chief to stay under his governance. All in all, the air force of the country had a major influence from the United States Air Force and army.
Motto: “The First Force” The PAF motto is short but meaningful. Wonder why it’s “First Force?”
The Philippine Air Force Bases: PAF has currently the following air bases in the country. If you wanna know any PAF base, they are:
- Clark Air Base - Air Logistics Command, 710th Special Operations Wing (located at DMIA complex, at Clark Zone Angeles, Pampanga)
- Basa Air Base - Air Defense Wing (located at Floridablanca, Pampanga)
- Villamor Air Base - Main Headquarters, 250th Presidential Airlift Wing (located at Pasay City)
- Danilo Atienza Air Base - 15th Strike Wing (at Cavite City)
- Basilio Fernando Air Base - Air Force Research and Development Center (Lipa City, Batangas)
- Antonio Bautista Air Base - 570th Compostie Tactical Wing (at Palawan)
- Benito Ebuen Air Base - 220th Airlift Wing (at Cebu City)
- Edwin Andrews Air Base - 530th Composite Tactical Wing (at Zamboanga City)
- Rajah Buayan Air Base – located at Gen. Santos City, Cotabato
- Lumbia Airport – located at Cagayan de Oro City
- Wallace Air Station – 580th Control and Warning Wing
Philippine Air Force Modernization
The Philippine Air Force modernization has been set up for quite some time now and it seems it is still in a float in the air. It has been rushed and after a change of commands and government, seems it remains overdue and unaccomplished. The plans are still in study and they are stunning plans though. Before acquiring anything, it requires a huge budget. And it's gonna be in millions or billions of pesos perhaps? The present modernization plans and proposals can’t be made possible without the support and approval of the commander in chief of our dear country. I wonder what President Noynoy would do with this…and I also have that what if question…and thought about what would Gibo Teodoro would do with this. Because he could fly a plane and was a secretary of the national defense. Air Force is really in his line. *Now this reminds me of Air Force One the movie* The Philippine air force modernization I hope though must show positive results this year. So the air force could strengthen their wings and boost the country’s air power and territorial defense. It’s 2011 for helicopter’s sake. Let’s not wait another year.
Philippine Air Force Planes
The Philippine air force really needs new and modern aircrafts and planes. Obviously, acquiring new aircrafts is a major part of the air force modernization plans. If you wanna know the air force’s planes, you can view them in the video I’ve uploaded in this hub. I hope they could acquire more new fighter jets and amazing modern aircrafts. More PAF planes please.
Philippine Air Force Ranks
I’ve included the complete list of PAF ranks in this special hub for those who like to know the ranks from the highest to lowest. You’ll love this if you’re dreaming to join the air force or simply just curious.
The Philippine Air Force Aerospace Museum
The Philippine air force museum is has been relocated and is now known as PAF Aerospace Museum. It’s located at Villamor Air Base near the NAIA airport terminal 3. It’s cool to visit because the facility looks new and fresh. I’ve been here last month and it was an amazing tour.
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Make sure to tell President Noynoy to get bids from Europe and the U.S...get them to compete for the best deal.;)
Thanks Dahoglund! Were you in the air force?
Hi Prof. A! I've never heard a thing about Noynoy except about his so-called-lovelife LOL
Sounds like being in the Airforce is a nice career, Fehl. Have you ever thought of joining? You sound like you really know a lot about it. This is great information. Oh what about Noynoy? Anything juicy in the lovelife there, Cassy is asking. LOL. Okay onto the next hub. :D
Actually I was in the U.S. Naval Air reserves.
@Cathy - yeah sounds nice. Nope, never thought of joining. Just wrote these hubs coz they're 'hot' here. lol Noynoy had celebrated his 51st birthday I heard. Never heard any political feedback from him. Every time I hear bout him, either it's bout his love life or his life style LOL His new car, his new dates..Hello to Miss Curly! How is she? More interested bout her book than Noynoy LMAO Tell Cassy I said hi and I miss her comments in moi hubs :) Cheers! XO
@dahoglund - wow, sounds an awesome career :) Another interesting topic. You should write bout it :)
Please don't make too much of my reserve duty. In our day the United states had a policy known as Universal Military service which meant that all males had an obligation to serve in the military unless classified as unable to serve.This could be served by joining any baranch of the service or reserves or wait to be drafted. I chose to to join the reserves and had no obligation to active duty unless activated.It depended on the contract requirements at the time of enlistment.
Times ago it's like that here too. :)
I am becoming more of a fan of the Philippine airforce by the minute! Heh! This is great! You must have had a great time writing this, Great read, Fehl! Aw, you missed moi comments? Miss Curly is back! Noynoy sounds like he has been quite the ladies man! My book is slowly getting there, Fehl. Take a lot of my time. Have a great day! Have a Halo halo on me! :D XO
Holly triple forces! Yeah? I'm glad you became a fan after reading moi air force hubs :) Yes, Miss Curly is always wanted in my hubs coz my fans are waiting for whatever she has to say LOL Please I can't wait to flip the pages. Cheers! XO
buy new aircraft all wheather like phamtom 2 f-4 e
lol and don't forget to give me a ride ;)
The Philippine Air Force, a.k.a. Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas used to be the greatest air power in Asia especially during the Marcos years. As time flew to years, the used to be strong air force was left behind by the other neighbor countries. Anyway, let’s soar about the Philippine Air Force history, news, planes, ranks, modernization and further…
how will they rate the PAF after Marcos??
Hmm out of 10? I'd rate is as 5. We need more modern and brand new aircraft but then I know they're frickin expensive. What do you think?
sana makabili ang pilipinas ng modernong eroplanong pandigma para sa seguridad ng ating bansa,at para hindi rin tayo apihin ng ibang bansa tulad sa nangyari sa ispratlys na inagaw sa atin.
Agree! Thanks Archea :)
sayang, gusto ko pana man sanang maging airforce pagdating ng araw,. :(
why, what's stopping you? Go for it! Become part of the airforce :)
vEry interesting.. i have thoughts of joining even before i graduated in college but haven't got the chance now im stucked in this damned office with no thrill and choice at all.. and years had passed now im 26 years old..do i still have the chance? :))
You wont know until you joined the PAF. :) Dont just sit there. Soar high and fly in the air force. :)
its like a flying coffin....
Pag katapos ko mag aral papasok ako ng PAF nag babasa basa nako tungkol sa kanila kya ako napadpad dito napaka gandang forum nyo ^_^
good luck on your airforce career :)
I suggest that the PAF should purchase F-22s or F-16s before the end of January 2012. War is on our borders and our first line of defense should be improved as much as possible.
hi everyone... to those interested in joining the PAF here is a list of date and venues of the testing center for PAFROPP(Philippine Air Force Regular Officer Procurement Program):
PAF UNIT/ AREA and of DATE OF EXAMINATION
CJVAB, PASAY CITY 12-13 DEC 2011
580TH ACWG, LA UNION 4-Dec-11
LAOAG, ILOCOS NORTE 8-Dec-11
600TH ABW, CAB, PAMPANGA 4-Dec-11
TOG 1, LOAKAN AIRPORT, BAGUIO CITY 8-Dec-11
TUGUEGARAO, CGAYAN 4-Dec-11
TOG 2, CAUAYAN, ISABELA 8-Dec-11
AETC, FAB, LIPA CITY 4-Dec-11
570TH CTW, PUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN 12-Dec-11
TOG 5, LEGAZPI CITY 4-Dec-11
560TH ABW, MBEAB, LAPU-LAPU CITY 8-Dec-11
DUMAGUETE 4-Dec-11
TOG 6, ILO-ILO 8-Dec-11
TOG 10, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY 4-Dec-11
TOG 11, SASA, DAVAO CITY 8-Dec-11
TOG 12, COTABATO CITY 12-Dec-11
530TH EAAB, ZAMBOANGA CITY 8-Dec-11
PRIOR TO CONDUCT OF EXAMINATION, APPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FF UNITS. IN, ADDITION, THE INITIAL REQUIREMENTS IN FILING OF AOLLICATION ARE AUTHENTICATED PHOTOCOPY OF NSO BIRTH CERTIFICATE, TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS AND 2 COPIES OF 2X2 ID PICTURE.
and before i forget.. here are the requirement for who are interested:
PAFROPP EXAM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQS...
-4yr course graduate board passer or not
-5'0" height for female sa males d ko pa sure kung pinatupad na rin ung 5'0" but originally 5'4" ang required
-single
-transcript of records (TOR)
- NSO copy of birth Certificate
un lng po....
other requirements such as clearances will be after passing the preliminary exams...
thank you so much for the useful information. This will help a lot of interested people who want to join the Philippines air force :) Bless ya!
thank you so much for the information...
puwede po bang mag PAF kahit 72units lang ang natapos?
gaano po ba katagal ang training po???
so confused....inconsistent ang ibang mga posts regarding the height requirement for male...
Tapos na po kame nag Exam last Dec 8-9 2011 sa EAAB airbase..kelan po ba ang RESULT MAKITA?.. at sa mga hindi naka pasa po pwede rin po ba makita ang RESULT????
Please reply !tnx
kuya hearthrob33 ..may reviewer po ba about sa EXAM ng PGC at AFPTAB sa Air FOrce??.. ! pwde po ba penge number mo?
tnx
@heartrob33 kelan po ba next exam?
KAILANGAN BA 4yr course graduate PAG MAG PAF
KUNG HINDI PWD ARMY NALANG KUKUNIN KO
kailangan ba 4yr course graduate pag mag PAF?
hindi kc ako graduate ng college,, pero gusto ko mag PAF
I think it is required and you must pass their exam
yes :)) ..salamat sir ..san po ba pwd mag exam malapit lng po ako sa taguig
@Twentyfive: You havent heard bout Pnoy anything else but his lovelife probably because you only listen to showbiz news?
hehehe now that's so funny :)
kailan po ba e post ang resulta sa examenation during december 8-9 2011 sa phillipine airforce zamboanga city..........
may result n po b ng exam taken last dec 8?
ma'am/sir,
ung ng exam po nung dec.08 2011 my result n po b?dito sa zamboanga?
kelan ang result ng exam noong december 08 and 09 2011,,thnx!! more power
sir meron n po b ung result ng exam d2 s cauayan nung December 8 2011
goodeve...anu po ung link ng dec.14 cs exam?
may result na po ba?hope you'llrepl..thanks!
good day!!! me result nah poh bah ng examination dito sa iloilo?
Good day po! kaylan po ba talaga ilalabas ang result nang exam noong December 8 2011?
can u pls post a link if ever someone knows the site, showing the result for pafropp 2011 tnx a lot
kailan ang result ng examination december 8/9 2011 mpost?? thnx,,,plzzz reply sa email ko erol_wedges1@yahoo.com,thnx
...good day po,kaylan po ba mkkita ang result,yung mga nag-exam sa legaspi city....
good day poh meron napo ba result ng exam last november 2011 na exam sa airfocre
sir my result n b ng examintation last dec 4 2011? lipa batangas
kelan po ang result ng mga nagexam nung dec 14 2011?kc sabi po nila nung dec 28 pa,pero till now wala pa kaming balita sa resulta po..san po ba maki2ta ang result kc hanap aq ng hanap sa website ng pafpmc d q po talaga makita eh,,pls help nman po plss..tnx po..
good day sir..ask ku lng po kung kelan ang lalabas ang result d2 sa legazpi,sbi po kc dec. 28 hangang 1st week of jan. mkikita npo..di ko po kc mahanap..tnx po..more power..
kelan po exam sa paf 2012
GUDMORNING,SIR kailan ang result lalabas yung resulta ng exam nung dec.14 2011....thank you SIR
sir gud evenin ask kuh lng puh kng kelan po ippost d2 sa google ung mga passers po ng exam last dec 14 2011?? tnx u sir!
sir when is the result be post last December 09, 2011 exam..... rply
sir kilan ang result ng exam nung dec. 15 2011?
sir.mam /gusto ku sanang mag airforce kaso 24 nku nung oct.19 2011 gusto ku sanang kumuya ng age waver.
. pano b kumuha. dapat poh e extend nin u ung age limit para maraming makapag apply.. maraing salamat poh. .
gud pm po sir maam asked ko lang po kung may result na ang entrance exam na PAF held at loakan airport,Baguoi cty last december 9 , pls. reply sa email ko Leebanm@yahoo.com salmat po
kaylan po yun exam sa PAF ngayun 2012 dito sa pasay?
reply nalang po kayo kung sino nakakaalam :))) thanks!
jay_carl@ymail.com
kailan po next exam sa PAF ngaun, 2012 dito sa cavite? paki email nga din po ako kung sinong nakaka alam.. tnx
aangihan@yahoo.com
WHEN will be the next Recruitment exam for the philippine airforce im very interested to join... hope for your immediate reply thanks so that i can prepare my requirements..thanks
kailan po next exam for PAF this 2012 reply lng po kung cnu po nkaka alam..
nikkomartinez1990@gmail.com
may result na po ba yung exam last december?
DECEMBER 5 RESULT PLS.....
kelan po ung result ng exam nung dec.4,2011 s 580th wallace air station?
gud pm.. wen poh ba tlga ipopost result sa net??
kaylan po ba ang release ng result ng exam sa pafropp nung dec 12 sa villamor air base
kelan po makikita ang list of passers nung dec 12,2011 exam for PAFROPP and CS here sa puerto princesa city palawan.. sabe kc 1st wek ng jan. til now po kci wala pdin eh.. reply po kau thanks!
hahaha
Hi sir/ maam have a nice day when po yung result ng paf exam last dec 9 sa EAAB z.c. thank you po ... ito po new num ko kasi nawala cp ko last dec 28 thank you po ... 09156850371
maam, d ko mahanap ang result,
greetings of peace..
i really wanted to take the exam for the pafropp but then i dont have any information which regards to the schedule of the examination for this year (2012)..can you please give a heads up which regards to this...thanks thanks...
SIR KLAN PO BA MAKIKITA YUNG RESULT LAST DEC 12 2011
gud morning.... nais ko sanang malaman kung kelan nyo ifill ang result ng exam ng philippine air force last december 4 2011 dto s tuguegarao city... umaasa po ako at mga ksma q na ngtake... etow po contak number q 09261735449 kung skaling merun na po... God bless... tnx a lot
sna e post na ang result ng paf exam last dec. 08, many tkers from davao city look 4ward 4 that.
kaylan po next exam for PAF this 2012 reply lng po kung cnu po nkaka alam?
thanks!
09392765774
kung pwd po sana etxt nyo aku kapag may schedule na for 2012 PAF exam ..
Sabi ng friend ko tga villamor my result na daw kaso di pa pinopost dahil daming pinapasok na di nkapasa my padrino system kac sa loob ng A1! Kaya ganito ang pilipinas eh! Walang asenso!
Dear Maam and Sir,
Ask q lng poh if my result n poh ung nagexam noong last dec.14 2011 sa paf cs sa villamor airbase kc hnd poh nmen mkita if anu ung result till now.Pls help poh para mlaman poh nmen if nkapasa poh aq salamat poh...
sir bernardo...wala poh ba email na ipapadala para mlaman resulta ng exam dito tuguegarao december 03,2011 po
sir/ma'am
ask ko lng po san po b mkikita ung result nung ng exam noong dec 12 2011 s villmor airbase hnd ko po kc mkita tnx po
wala pa po ba hangat ngaun ang result? matagal man po ang result,,,,tnx po god bless,,
wala pa po ba result nong exam last dec. 14 2011...
Sir kailan poh ba ang Exam nang PAF? year 2012 poh salamat poh sa zamboanga city poh kasi ako sir...thanks
sir sana"po mapost na ang result ng exam noong dec 8-9 2011 sa zamboanga city'''! Kc matagal n kami naghhintay"kailan kaya ang result?
sir kailan po ba ipost ang result ng 2011 examination sa zamboanga city?
san site po maki2ta ang result ng exam tnx godbless
anong site po pwdng tingnan ang mga nkapasa s exam ng afp dec.2011 batch?tanx po gbu
kelan po b epost ang result ng paf nung december 9 2011 held in cauayan isabela air base?
kailan po aplication d2 sa pasay?
bat hndi pinopost ang result sa internet? bias na ba ngayon ang airforce?
matagal ng may result mga sir, baka this week maipost na sa http://www.paf.mil.ph/ sa mga nag-exam baka isa ang name nyo sa mga na slash sa list, kaya goodluck.
my result na d2 sa zambo,my na received akong text mula sa knila,so pag punta ko dun andun name ko,sana mkapasa sa physical. ok lng ba if my anak ka pero di pa kasal?
SIR, BKT PO MAY NA SLASH NA NEM? ANO PO MGA FACTORS NA MA.SLASH YONG NAME SA RESULT?
kelan po ba exam sa airforce sa villamor airbase pasay?
sir nagexam din ako..pwede ko po mlaman kung my result na..nasnatch kasi phone ko pati cimcard..heto new no. ko pkicontact nlang po if ever my result na po. #q po 09484206125
heto din po e-mail account ko po..princmichael@yahoo.com
THE PRES. SHOULD REALLY CONSIDER THE F-16 OR THE MIRAGE 2000
good day! how would i find the passers of PAF examination last december 5 2011? it is very hard to find it in your address. please help me do so. thank you much!
sir/ma'am,saan ko poh mkikita ang result ng air force, last dec. 8 2011,,,,,
sir good day,
sir im uadt reserve now in cebu.. sir i would like to ask na pwede rin ba kaming sumali if merong sports fest sa afp? like tennis? or etc?
wala naman pong nakapost na result sa site nio.san po ba makikita?
kelan po olet ang exam ng airforce paki email namn po ako tnx po
kailan po ba ung result sa airforc eexam??
kailan po ba mpost ang result sa airforce exam?
i recommend PAF to purchase F15 EAGLE,F16 FIGHTING FALCON F18 HORNET..speaking of air superiority this plane is tested for several years and it can perform any hostile mission and it can defend our airspace anytime.....
I think the PAF should purchase 2nd hand F-16s from the USAF inventory and should negotiate for the purchase of modernized versions of F-5s from Singapore as they are at par with early versions of the f-16 with modern armament
BILI NALANG ANG PINAS NG CH-53 IF GUSTO NG AIRFORCE NG UTILITY COMBAT HELECOPTER,MAS MALAKI PA KASI ANG CH-53KAY SA BINILI NG PINAS NGAYUN NA SOKOL NA GALING POLAND,COBRA ATTACK HELECOPTER NALANG ANG BILHIN NG PINAS SA POLAND, ALA KASING ATTACK HELECOPTER ANG PINAS PURO UTILITY COMBAT HELECOPTER LANG..
ma'am,sir- meron n poh bha ung resulta ng exam sa air force last december 9 s baguio
Hi! I kept on visiting the web for a new set of schedule for the exam this 2012, unfortunately, I wasn't able to open it. Could you please help me to know the schedule?
Sir. gusto k pong malaman kong kylan uli ang entrance exam ngyung 2012? myron po ba dito sa gensan? tga dito po kac ako sa koronadal.
I would to ask if when yung examination this year? thank you.
Good am.pwede po ba kahit 26 years old na.may age waiver po ba?thanks.I really want to join PAF
i undergrad. of bs nursing i have one subject lft. but i dont want to pursue my career in nursing anymore. i want to join in paf.pwde ba kung mag join khit under grad gusto ko kcng mging airforce this is my dream since when i was a kid thanks..
sir/ma'am, kylan po yung exam this 2012 sa villamor airbase pasay? for cs. thanks!
sir/ma'am
sana makabili tayo ng f-16c/d multirole jet fighter. magagamit naman natin yun as ground support sa mindanao and air patrol lalo na sa disputed island sa spratly. yun na kasis ang pinaka mura na multirole jet fighter price is $18-19M compared to f-18 and JAS 39 Gripen $40M up ang halaga. sana makabili tayo ng 10 units.
Hi!
can you post the date of examination for enlisted personnel and for pafropp for 2012 with their designated areas... please... because i want to join the Philippine air force.
sir,
kailan po yung exam this 2012 sa tog 10, cagayan de oro city? pwede paki txt yung date!!! salamat!
eto po number ko: +639279340191
hello po, tanong ko lang po schedule ng exam this 2012 dito po sa baguio city.. thank you po. :)
sir/maam: goodnoon, ask lng po ako kng kailan poh ipalabas ang resulta ng exam kasi mag mayo na, wala pa rin kami nakuhang resulta sa binigay niyo na website..pls follow up naman po. tnx....in sasa,davao city,..
any info. for schedule for filing and exam for 2012?
im really interested to take pafropp exam however i don't have any idea which regards of the schedule... apparently i was looking for that through net but i wasn't able to find the exact date... im a criminology grad... currently working as customer care specialist which is definitely not in line with my degree... im a graduate as well of rotc coqc (advance).. thanks...
SIr/Mam:
kaylan po ang examination dito sa airbase lipa batmgas po? dusto ko po maging airforce. tagal ko na po ito pinapangarap,kaya lang sa kadahilanan nagkasakit ang aking ama he need me. but now ok n po lahat.pwd p po ba ako magtake ng exam? i am a graduate of associate in computer technology 2yrs.course,in 5`6 height,single.paano po yun pwd p po ba ako magtake ng exam i am 24yr old ka24 ko lng po last feb`17,1988.sana po bigyan nyo po ako ng chance na makamit ito. please kahit na po magtraining ako ng 6months above makamit ko lng po ito at maging isang member of airforce of tge philippine,ihope you understand thanks po. pakitext nalang po ako kung kailan ang exam at sa application na rin po.ingat!
09275561124
G'am Sir/madam
pwede ko bang malaman kung kelan ang exam ng philippine air force this 2012 dito sa zamboanga city?
please reply my msg.
thanks you.
antayin ko po yung reply nyo. +639056989552
Mam/Sir kailan po ba examination date ng PAF 2012 sa lipa Batnggas?eto po number ko 09079212907
Mam/Sir, i love PAF...
Sir/Madam:
good day! hello po, im mark from tarlac ask ko lng po kung kelan ang exam ng paf..kindly email me at mau_tnhs@yahoo.com or txt me at this number, 09462577226. Thanks. God Bless!
hello po. pwede po bang malaman if kailan po yong examination ngayon may?? taga dau mabalacat po ako
maraming salamat po..
sir/mam kelan po exam dz 2012 s baguio? e2 po eadd m_rizz@ymail.com,tenk u po
dahoglund Level 7 Commenter 15 months ago
Interesting. I never really thought about there being a Philipean air force.