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Dinagat Islands to host military live-fire exercises this week
Agusan del Sur's provincial government has thrown its support behind upcoming military war games scheduled to take place in waters off Dinagat Islands. The exercises will be conducted near Melgar Bay with full participation from provincial officials.
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The waters surrounding Dinagat Islands in Agusan del Sur will serve as the venue for live-fire military exercises this week, marking a coordinated effort between the Armed Forces and the provincial government. Gov. Nilo Demerey Jr. has issued Executive Order No. 10-05 to facilitate the undertaking, signaling the local government's commitment to supporting the scheduled drills. The war games, to be conducted off Melgar Bay, will involve various military units engaging in tactical exercises in the strategic waters of Mindanao. The provincial chief executive's directive mandates that all provincial government employees provide necessary support and participate in activities associated with the exercise. Officials have emphasized that the live-fire drills are part of regular military preparedness operations designed to enhance operational readiness and interagency coordination in the region.