The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reiterated on Friday, Jan. 5, its "unwavering" loyalty to the Constitution and the Philippine flag amid new rumors of a destabilization plot against the current administration which is also being closely monitored by the Philippine National Police (PNP)....
Philippine Navy ship BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PS-15) sails in the West Philippine Sea as part of the second Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the US Indo-Pacific Command held from Jan. 3 to 4, 2024. (Photo: AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines...
The use of water cannon and the dangerous maneuvers by Chinese vessels even on Philippine civilian ships are but indications which of the two countries are creating instability in the West Philippine Sea, a military official said on Monday, Dec 26. Col. Medel Aguilar, spokesperson of the Armed...
CAMP BANCASI, Butuan City – Four units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines were awarded for dismantling guerrilla fronts of the New People’s Army in Northern Mindanao (Region 10) and Caraga (Region 13). Campaign streamers were bestowed on the 58th Infantry Battalion (IB) led by Lt. Col....
The Department of National Defense (DND) assured the public that it remains on alert to ensure a peaceful and safe Christmas and New Year's day celebration for everyone. DND Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. made the remark in a video greeting released by the DND in time for the Christmas Day....
(Photo courtesy of Noel Pabalate / MANILA BULLETIN) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) vowed on Saturday, Dec. 23, to continue its efforts to decimate the remaining forces of communist groups in the country even as the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) announced a two-day unilateral...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (right) troops the line with Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, General Romeo Brawner Jr. (left), during the 88th founding anniversary of AFP at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Dec. 21, 2023. (Photo by AFP) The decision of President Ferdinand...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. granted an increase in the lifetime monthly gratuity pay of existing Medal of Valor awardees during the 88th founding anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday, Dec. 21. Only a few are chosen to receive the Medal of Valor, the highest combat...
President Marcos said that the Philippines remains unfettered amid tensions in the West Philippine Sea as he urged Filipino soldiers to be courageous and firm in preserving and upholding the country's territorial integrity. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos said...
The Philippines’ monitoring of its territory, especially on the side of the West Philippine Sea, got a big boost with the arrival of an Advance Air Surveillance Radar (ASRS) from Japan which will be installed in the province of La Union. Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said the arrival of the...
AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (right) takes a photo with Western Command commander Vice Adm. Alberto Carlos (left) and soldiers manning BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on Dec. 10, 2023. (Photo by AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) belied reports that...
General Romeo Brawner Jr. (left), AFP chief, leads a wreath-laying ceremony at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Dec. 15, 2023 as part of the 88th founding anniversary celebration of the AFP. (Photo by AFP) General Romeo Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of...