The Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army – National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) should altogether give up their rebellion and work with the government towards sustaining a just and lasting peace. Col. Medel Aguilar, acting spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the...
Japan’s Parliamentary Vice Minister of Defense Iwamoto Tsuyohito visited the country and paid a courtesy call on top defense and military officials as both countries look to establish stronger cooperation in the field of security. Parliamentary Vice Minister of Defense of Japan Vice Minister...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go renewed his push for his measure that would provide free legal assistance to all uniformed personnel, giving them necessary support when they face charges from incidents related to their official duties. Go pointed out that military personnel and policemen continue...
A team composed of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel seized an estimated P1.5 billion worth of various smuggled goods, fake luxury items, and cigarette-manufacturing materials from a warehouse located in Valenzuela City, authorities revealed Friday,...
BAGUIO CITY (PNA) – The head of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) urged its 350 new cadets to stay positive throughout their training at the school during the traditional reception rites and oathtaking ceremony here Saturday, July 9. “Use your positive mental attitude to conquer the...
The mentor-student tandem of Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez and presidential son, Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos is seeking the institutionalization of free legal assistance to military and uniformed personnel (MUPs) who have pending cases involving service-related...
General Andres Centino will remain as the chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) under the new administration as stated in the law, the Malacañang said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and AFP Chief Gen. Andres Centino (Photo courtesy of the AFP) Centino was...
Two military officers were given new designations following a movement in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) hierarchy. Col. Medel Aguilar will now be the acting AFP spokesperson while Col. Constancio Espina II was the new Philippine Army Assistant Chief of Staff for Command and Control,...
Outgoing Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has cherished every moment of his life as President Duterte's go-to person in matters related to the country's defense and security. (Photo courtesy of Armed Forces of the Philippines) Lorenzana said that he has "no regrets"...
Although there is no scheduled face-to-face meeting between outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo and incoming Vice President Sara Duterte, the latter’s spokesman said on Tuesday, June 28, that there might be a scheduled meeting with all former vice presidents to discuss some issues. Vice...
The security group that was created by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for Vice President-elect Sara Duterte Carpio and the succeeding vice presidents will be “better equipped and more capable” compared to its predecessor unit, a military spokesperson disclosed Monday, June 27. (File...
DAVAO CITY -- Vice President-elect Sara Duterte thanked the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for the activation of the Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group (VPSPG). "Allow me to extend my gratitude to Department of National Defense...
