The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the redeployment of America’s last aircraft carrier in Asia to the Middle East will not diminish joint defense activities with Manila. AFP spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (WPS) retired admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said it will continue its...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has observed a change in Chinese maritime activity in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), noting fewer warships and militia vessels but more coast guard and research ships in contested waters. Retired admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, AFP spokesperson for WPS, said...
Former House deputy speaker Mikee Romero didn 't take the "stolen valor" issue sitting down. Romero, a Philippine Air Force (PAF) reservist with the rank of brigadier general, issued a statement Monday, April 17 wherein he pushed back on the allegations that he didn 't deserve the...
ZAMBOANGA CITY- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) formally installed Maj General Jose Vladimir R. Cagara as Acting Commander of the Western Mindanao Command (WesMinCom) during the Change of Command ceremonies presided by AFP Chief of Staff General Antonio G. Nafarrete on Monday, August...
The national government on Monday, Aug. 17, raised concern over China’s growing strategic position in the South China Sea, saying control of key features could give Beijing a commanding position over one of the world’s busiest maritime routes. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) vowed on Sunday, Aug. 16, to pursue those behind the attack on the convoy of BARMM Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua in Maguindanao del Norte as it intensified security operations in vulnerable areas across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) have called for restraint after armed men fired at the convoy of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof A. Macacua in...
With high rank comes great responsibility. Philippine Air Force (PAF) Reserve Brig. Gen. Michael Odylon “Mikee” Romero seemingly tore a page from Spider-Man 's book as he reflected on his confirmation Thursday, Aug. 13 by the Commission on Appointments (CA). “The rank is not simply a...
The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Thursday, August 13 confirmed the appointment of Gen. Antonio Nafarrete as chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The CA approved Nafarrete’s appointment along with 37 other generals, senior officers and flag officers of the AFP....
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said any decision to update the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) rests with policy makers in Manila and Washington as the two allies confront growing security challenges in the region. AFP spokesperson retired admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said the 75-year-old...
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Wednesday, Aug. 12, welcomed the Senate 's approval of agreements that will set the rules for military personnel from Canada and New Zealand joining exercises, training and disaster response activities in the Philippines. The DND said Senate...
BUTUAN CITY – One city and eight towns in Northern Mindanao or Region 10 was formally declared under a state of Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) on Monday, marking the culmination of decades of efforts to end insurgency in the said areas. The 88th Infantry (Maringal) Battalion (88th) IB)...
