The House of Representatives will continue to back the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) modernization program. House Speaker Martin Romualdez gave this assurance during the HOR-AFP fellowship series (Visayas leg) in Cebu City, which was also attended by other House members and high-ranking...
In this week’s press briefing at Malacañang Palace, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno proposed a four-pronged plan on reforms in the pension program for military and uniformed personnel (MUP) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Philippine Coast...
Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno is addressing what he described as “the elephant in the room”, referring to the much-needed reforms in the military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pension scheme, which is taxpayer-supported and receives no contribution from the retirees themselves. During a...
A housing program for soldiers and police officers is now in the works, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said. “We have begun to craft the program for the housing of the uniformed personnel, the policemen and the military,” Marcos said. The President met with Philippine National Police...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -Â Actor Lance Reddick who played steely Baltimore police lieutenant Cedric Daniels in hit TV show "The Wire" has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 60. Reddick, who also appeared in the "John Wick" series of films opposite Keanu Reeves, was found dead at his home in the...
London bids to turn disused rail viaduct into its own High Line NEW LEASE ON LIFE These derelict rail tracks and pass-way in Camden are all set for transformation By Joe Jackson Images Daniel Leal London is on track to transform a disused stretch of elevated railway in the heart of the city into a...
Olympic gold medalist and ace weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo donated weightlifting equipment to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday, Sept. 23, to inspire other soldier-athletes from pursuing the sport. Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo (second from left) donates weightlifting equipment to the...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday, Feb. 19, reaffirmed its commitment to ensure the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel is spotted near the Ayungin Shoal as the Western Command brings food and other supplies to troops stationed at...
A young Army officer died in a roadside bombing allegedly perpetrated by communist rebels in a remote area in Oas, Albay on Wednesday, Feb. 15. In a statement, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) honored 2Lt Nico Malcampo of the 9th Infantry Division for defending a community in Oas town...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff General Andres Centino and Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian held a meeting to discuss “peace and stability” in the region. AFP chief of staff General Andres Centino and Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian meet...
Despite the continuous intimidation of Chinese vessels, maritime patrols were sustained by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to defend and ensure the country’s sovereign rights although it would not field additional ships to boost their force. Photo:...
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito on Tuesday, February 14 slammed the recent aggression displayed by the Chinese Coast Guard against the Philippine crew near Ayungin Shoal. On February 6, 2023, a CCG vessel flashed a military grade laser light at the BRP Malapascua, temporarily blinding some of...
