AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla (DPC pool) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reminded the China Coast Guard (CCG) that it does not need any permission just to get to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and perform a resupply mission for the troops...
Personnel of the 103rd Infantry Brigade, 1st Infantry Division conduct an accounting of seized weapons from a group of Dawlah Islamiyah militants during a series of counter-terrorism operations in Piagapo, Lanao del Sur from Jan. 25 to 26, 2024. (Photo courtesy of 1st Infantry Division) Government...
More than a month since the deadly bomb attack at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City, justice has finally been served as nine alleged Dawlah Islamiyah (DI) - Maute Group (MG) fighters including those tagged in the explosion have been killed in a series of counter-terrorism operation...
The United States government has partnered with the Philippine military and the provincial government of Cagayan in hosting a workshop that would enhance the town of Amulung’s capabilities and collaboration of civilian and military first responders during calamities. The Cagayan Disaster Response...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will engage in more activities with its military allies this year in the West Philippine Sea and other parts of the country in order to further improve defense partnerships and interoperability, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said. Teodoro said...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is now embarking on a new defense concept that seeks to ensure security in the exploration of natural resources within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said. Teodoro said the new defense concept, which he...
The construction of two landing type warship that were ordered by the Philippine Navy from Indonesian ship manufacturer has started following a the keel laying and first steel cutting ceremonies in Surabaya City. Navy spokesperson Capt. Benjo Negranza explained that the ceremonies, witnessed by...
AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla (Photo by Martin Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN) The Armed Forces of the Philippines will increase the frequency of its naval patrols in Bajo de Masinloc (Panatag or Scarborough Shoal) in Zambales following the latest harassment of China Coast Guard...
AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (right) takes a photo with Vice Adm. Alberto Carlos (left), commander of Western Command, and soldiers manning BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, West Philippine Sea on Dec. 10, 2023. (Photo by AFP) The latest rotation and reprovision (RORE) mission to Ayungin Shoal...
AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla (Photo by Martin Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN) The additional fund approved by Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to improve the food and healthcare benefits of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel will enhance the morale of the troops,...
AFP Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (middle) hands over the office symbol of the Counterintelligence Group (AFPCIG) to acting commander Col. Jonathan Manio while AFP deputy chief of staff for intelligence Maj. Gen. Ferdinand Barandon (right) observes during the reactivation of the group at Camp...
President Marcos has approved specific budget items that aim to help promote the well-being of the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). NEW YEAR'S CALL — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. invites Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National...
