The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) deployed soldiers to assist in rescue and relief operations following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Davao Oriental and nearby provinces on Friday, Oct. 10. In an interview at Camp Aguinaldo, AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said the directive...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Tuesday, Oct. 7, expressed its gratitude to the commander of the armed forces security unit tasked to protect Vice President Sara Duterte after he was relieved of his present duties. The OVP thanked Col. Raymund Dante Lachica for his “outstanding...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed Tuesday, Oct. 7, that Colonel Raymund Dante P. Lachica was removed from his post as commander of the AFP Security and Protection Group (ASPG) amid his reported link to the ongoing Office of the Vice President (OVP) confidential fund controversy....
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) urged all soldiers and civilian human resources to remain faithful to their constitutional mandate to protect the people and secure the state amid persistent corruption issues confronting various sectors of government, as it marked the 35th anniversary of...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. has warned that corruption in public infrastructure projects, including flood control programs, could further strain government resources and impact the military’s ongoing modernization efforts. Speaking at a forum hosted...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. has admitted that soldiers, like ordinary Filipinos, are not immune to frustration over corruption, particularly in flood control projects, but firmly rejected calls for military intervention in politics. “We know what...
ABOARD BRP GABRIELA SILANG, Manila – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has increased its presence in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) as suspicions arose that China is pushing through with its plan to establish a national nature reserve in the disputed feature. PCG Commandant...
The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday, October 1 confirmed the ad interim appointments of Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Sharon Garin and Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda. Senate President Vicente Sotto III immediately approved...
President Marcos called on newly-promoted military officials and newly commissioned junior officers to remain vigilant over domestic threats. "As we strengthen our external defense, we must always remain vigilant within," Marcos told the AFP officers during their oathtaking at the Malacañan Palace...
President Marcos remains confident that the military will continue to abide by the Constitution amid the widespread corruption in the government, Malacañang said. "May tiwala po ang ating Pangulo sa ating mga kasundaluhan na sila po ay mananatiling matatag at ang kanila lamang ipasusunod...
Cavite 4th District Representative Francisco Barzaga, more popularly known as “Congressmeow Kiko Barzaga” online, has been recommended for delisting from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reserve force. Philippine Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said Barzaga was recommended for...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) asserted Tuesday, Sept. 30, that it remains intact, professional, and loyal to the Constitution despite conflicting statements from top government officials on the state of the national government. “For us, we do not speak for the entire government. But...
