The possible declaration of a ceasefire between the Philippine government and communist groups led by the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) in time for the Christmas season was welcomed by a ranking officer of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Brig. Gen....
CAMP AQUINO, Tarlac City – The Armed Forces-Northern Luzon Command recently spread holiday cheer by distributing meals to people in this city. Beneficiaries – children, the homeless, and workers – thanked troops for their food which was part of their continuous selfless service...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has destroyed 307 firearms in Maguindanao over the weekend which were seized during various operations against the enemies of the State in Central Mindanao. Photo by AFP Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, AFP Chief of Staff, led the demilitarization of the...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel received a treat from different youth organizations nationwide who performed in a concert meant to recognize their sacrifices in performing their duties to protect the country and the people. Photo by AFP Various bands composed of youth groups offered...
Two newly-procured T-129 ATAK helicopters from Turkey were unveiled by the Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Friday, Dec. 9, which will be used to enhance their surface strike capabilities. T-129 ATAK helicopter (File photo courtesy of Philippine Air Force) The ceremonial blessing of the helicopters...
Senator Jinggoy Estrada has filed a bill seeking to limit the three-year fixed term for officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Estrada said it is imperative to revisit the provisions of Republic Act No. 11709 or the law strengthening the professionalism and promotes the continuity...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) sees no problem in the conduct of the investigation of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) into the death of a suspected communist rebels which is claimed to be a peace consultant. AFP spokesperson Col. Medel Aguilar said they stand by the report that...
The lower chamber approved on second reading Tuesday, Dec. 6 the measure limiting the coverage of the three-year fixed term for officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Through a simple voice vote (ayes vs. nayes), House Bill (HB) No.6482 or the...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reaffirmed its commitment to protect and promote human rights while fulfilling its duties to secure the country and the Filipino people. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel recite a pledge of commitment ro promote and protect human rights in the...
The proposed amendment to the newly-passed law prescribing a fixed three-year term for senior officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will mainly affect three-star generals, according to a military spokesperson. Col. Medel Aguilar is named as the acting spokesperson of the Armed...
In the spirit of the Yuletide season, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) unveiled a giant Christmas tree at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Friday, Dec. 2. Photo by AFP Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, AFP Chief of Staff, led the lighting ceremony of the AFP Christmas tree and a...
TARLAC CITY – Around 300 Aeta children benefited from the feeding program conducted by the Armed Forces Northern Luzon for this year’s National Children’s Month. The Nolcom, through the 1st Civil Relations Group, Civil Relations Service, Armed Forces of the Philippines, in collaboration with...
