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This Philippine Air Force photo posted on Oct.23, 2017 shows the cockpit of a Bell 412 Combat Utility Helicopter of the 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing. Philippine Air Force Facebook page

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761735358543511008615_9806240432838416_1773571211495879310_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">This Philippine Air Force photo posted on Oct.23, 2017 shows the cockpit of a Bell 412 Combat Utility Helicopter of the 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing. Philippine Air Force Facebook page</span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — A military helicopter seen landing at St. Luke&#x27;s Medical Center in Taguig City on Wendesday morning was conducting a drill that was done under strict safety protocols, the Philippine Air Force said.</p><p>In a statement, Col. Ma. Christina Basco, PAF spokesperson, said the Bell B-412 combat utility helicopter is with the 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing and took part in &quot;High-Rise Proficiency Training&quot; that the air force routinely conducts in cooperation with partners like St. Luke&#x27;s that have tall buildings.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/8/14/5-new-black-hawk-helicopters-join-ph-air-force-fleet-1306"><strong>Five new Black Hawk helicopters join PH Air Force fleet<br/></strong></a></div><p>&quot;These exercises are crucial for practicing life-saving skills like aero-medical patient transport, high-rise rescue, and the deployment of responders,&quot; Basco said.</p><p>&quot;The PAF ensures the public that these drills are conducted under strict safety protocols,&quot; she also said.</p><p>&quot;The goal is to maintain a high level of readiness to better serve the public during any emergency.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MBltKBsc_Is?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Col. Ma. Christina Basco, PAF spokesperson, said the Bell B-412 combat utility helicopter is with the 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing and took part in "High-Rise Proficiency Training" that the air force routinely conducts in cooperation with partners like St. Luke's that have tall buildings.</p>

Col. Ma. Christina Basco, PAF spokesperson, said the Bell B-412 combat utility helicopter is with the 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing and took part in "High-Rise Proficiency Training" that the air force routinely conducts in cooperation with partners like St. Luke's that have tall buildings.

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PAF: Helicopter landing at Taguig hospital was part of training exercise

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Published Oct 29, 2025 06:58 PM PHT

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