(US Army) Bayan Muna criticized the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) over its plans to acquire the United States’ (US) Typhon missile system, and claimed that this would put a heavy strain on an already debt-saddled national budget. In a...
President Marcos assured the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) that his administration is bent on making the country's military at par with the world's finest armed forces. In his speech during the 89th founding anniversary of the AFP, Marcos said his administration is committed to ensuring...
AFP chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. delivers a speech during the 89th founding anniversary of the AFP at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Dec. 20, 2024. (Photo: AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it has fulfilled its mandate of protecting the people and securing the land with...
(Mark Balmores / MANILA BULLETIN) House Minority Leader 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino "Nonoy” Libanan says the country’s soldiers can expect an allocation of P17 billion to cover their P10,500 monthly subsistence allowance under the 2025...
The Senate on Monday, December 16, concurred with the ratification of the agreement between the Philippines and Japan concerning the facilitation of reciprocal access and cooperation between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Self-Defense Forces of Japan. Senate Resolution No. 1248,...
GUEST COLUMNIST As the world prepares for the festive season, celebrating with family and loved ones, Filipino soldiers stationed in far-flung areas quietly stand sentinel, ensuring our safety and security. While most of us revel in the joy of Christmas traditions, these guardians of peace endure a...
President Marcos has renewed his vow to modernize the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), starting with investing in talents, specialists, and leaders who will bridge the gap between tradition and innovation. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos said this as he...
A China Coast Guard ship fires water cannon at a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel in Bajo de Masinloc, West Philippine Sea on Dec. 4, 2024. (Courtesy of National Task Force for West Philippine Sea) The Philippine Navy (PN) expressed support for President Marcos Jr.’s...
A China Coast Guard ship fires water cannon at a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel in Bajo de Masinloc, West Philippine Sea on Dec. 4, 2024. (Courtesy of National Task Force for West Philippine Sea) The national government will continue to employ a peaceful and...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa expressed his support for the confirmation of the ad interim appointment and nomination of 15 generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as he reiterated the importance of the military’s solidarity against destabilizers. Sen. Ronald...
President Marcos underscored the “excellence in public service” that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) showed as they work “beyond military operation” in the wake of several typhoons that hit the country in the past months. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr....
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) Speaker Martin Romualdez said senior officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reaffirmed their loyalty to the Constitution and the duly-constituted government of President...
