House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) The trilateral summit of the United States (US), Japan, and the Philippines will result to the fast-tracking of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) modernization program. Thus,...
Like our ancestors, Filipinos today should stand by the country against oppression amid unacceptable threats. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) President Marcos made the statement during the 82nd commemoration of the Araw ng Kagitingan on Tuesday, April 9, where he labeled...
In time for the commemoration of the 82 nd Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) on Tuesday, April 9, the Department of National Defense (DND) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) encouraged Filipinos to remain united in the face of adversity. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and AFP Chief...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri, is now a reserve officer of the Philippine Army, donning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in a simple ceremony in Camp Aguinaldo on Monday, April, 8. and expressing readiness to fight for the country. CAMP AGUINALDO, QUEZON CITY—“Any good patriot,...
(L-R) United States Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. discuss the two countries' military alliance during a meeting at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on April 5, 2024. (Photo courtesy of AFP) General Romeo Brawner Jr.,...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. (middle) boards Royal Australian Navy (RAN) frigate HMAS Warramunga which is anchored in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on April 2, 2024. (Photo courtesy of AFP) An Australian frigate has anchored in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan...
A rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) reaches the starboard side of BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal to deliver fresh supplies for Filipino troops manning the outpost in the West Philippine Sea on March 23, 2024. (Courtesy of Armed Forces of the Philippines) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)...
US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken (File photo) United States (US) State Secretary Antony J. Blinken’s visit to the Philippines will help Manila maintain a rules-based order in the South China Sea. Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad, PN spokesperson for West Philippine Sea, made the remark on...
Balikatan Exercise (File photo by MANILA BULLETIN) The 39 th iteration of “Balikatan” Exercise (BK39-2024), an annual military drill between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Armed Forces, will be held on April 22 to May 10 and at least 16,000 troops from both...
Surigao del Norte is declared an insurgency-free province during a ceremony at the Provincial Gymnaisum in Surigao City on March 15, 2024. (Photo courtesy of 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced Wednesday, March 20, that it was elated with the...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Colonel Francel Margareth Padilla (Courtesy of AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assured the public that complaints lodged against military personnel for cases involving violence against women and children (VAWC) and misconduct...
The Commission on Appointments (CA) has bypassed the confirmation of the ad interim appointment of a brigadier general after he failed to commit the necessary amount needed to support his children and his estranged wife. The CA’s committee on national defense is expected to tackle...
