The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) celebrated its 87th founding anniversary on Monday, Dec. 19, at the AFP General Headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo Quezon City. The event was graced by no less than its Commander-in-Chief, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. who, unfortunately, was mistakenly...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has reiterated his support to the goal of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to be a "world-class" armed force during its 87th anniversary celebration. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos echoed his commitment to the armed forces' modernization during his...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. urged the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to continue performing its duties to keep the country's peace and security amid various challenges. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Speaking at the 87th anniversary celebration of...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) slammed the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) on Monday, Dec. 19, for urging their fighters to mount attacks against state forces this holiday season. Col. Medel Aguilar is named as the acting spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Philippines....
A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel challenged and sailed dangerously close to a Philippine boat which brought fresh food, Noche Buena packages, and other supplies to soldiers stationed on Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Saturday, Dec. 17. Photo: Western Command...
Following the death of Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Jose Ma. “Joma” Sison, it begs the question: who is the next leader of the revolutionary movement that he established 53 years ago? Jose Ma. Sison (File photo courtesy of Joma Sison Facebook page) For the Armed Forces of...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) held a wreath-laying ceremony at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (LNMB) in Taguig City on Friday, Dec. 16, to pay tribute to all military personnel who died while in the line of duty. Photo: AFP Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, AFP Chief of Staff, led the...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is expected to attend the 87th founding anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) next week. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) The anniversary, slated on Dec. 21, will be highlighted by a parade of the troops and...
After much speculation, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) revealed Wednesday, Dec. 14, that it will not recommend to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the declaration of a ceasefire with communist guerillas for the holiday break. File photo courtesy of 62nd Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army...
MACALELON, Quezon – This town is now ‘insurgency-free’ following a joint military and government declaration and signing of memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Tuesday, Dec. 13. The MOU was signed by the AFP's 85th Infantry Battalion Lt. Col. Joel Jonson, Quezon Philippine National Police...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) signed a declaration of cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Monday, Dec. 12, to setup a partnership in areas of common interests such as counter-terrorism, transnational organized crimes, and human rights. (L-R) Oliver...
For the coming New Year, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is hoping that the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) will finally give up on their armed struggle so that their members could be reunited with their families and reintegrated back to society. Col....
