President Marcos has reminded newly-promoted officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) that their promotion is a reaffirmation of their respect to the Constitution and loyalty to the republic. "We are reminded today that this oath-taking is a reaffirmation of a sacred trust: the...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) provided military records on Wednesday, Dec. 17, showing that the current security conditions in the country make claims of terror training in the Philippines by two Indian nationals linked to the Bondi Beach mass shooting in Sydney, Australia "unlikely."...
The Philippine Navy (PN) has long been providing security for Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) even before President Marcos Jr. directed the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to boost protection amid China’s continued presence in the area, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday, Dec. 16, insisted there is no verified information linking the two suspects in the recent mass shooting at the Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia to suspected terrorist groups as they had reportedly visited the Philippines last month. AFP...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (US Indopacom) carried out their 10th bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to deepen operational coordination amid flaring tension in disputed waters with China. The latest...
The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday dismissed as a “propaganda stunt” the Communist Party of the Philippines’ (CPP) declaration of a four-day holiday ceasefire as military operations continue unabated to keep communities safe during...
Residents in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan were alarmed after hearing loud explosions and rumblings which were linked to a rocket launch by China, the military said on Saturday, Dec. 13. According to Western Command (WESCOM), the acoustic events occurred around 7:13 a.m. to 7:14 a.m. last Friday,...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday, Dec. 10, warned groups and individuals pushing for a “transition government” or a “withdrawal of support” from the current administration that such narratives, regardless of how they are worded, may amount to promoting an...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) brought its training system a step closer to international standards with the opening of its first two-in-one Full Motion Flight Simulator (FMFS) and dedicated training facility at Brigadier General Benito N. Ebuen Air Base in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on Wednesday, Dec....
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday, Dec. 10, stressed the growing strategic role of its reserve force amid evolving security challenges. Col. Xerxes Trinidad, AFP public affaits office chief, underscored the value of the reserve force not just as a support component but as a...
The military said Monday, Dec. 8, that it was pursuing the remaining members of the Dawlah Islamiyah–Hassan Group (DI-HG) following the death of its most senior leader and top bomb expert in an operation in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur on Sunday, Dec. 7. Ustads Mohammad Usman Solaiman,...
Christmas came early for members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as President Marcos Jr. ordered an increase in the base pay of military and other uniformed personnel (MUP) on Wednesday, Dec. 3. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla expressed gratitude to the President...
