GUEST COLUMNIST The Philippine Army (PA), on March 22, 2025, commemorated the 128th anniversary of its founding. In his speech, Lt. Gen. Roy Galido PA, the commanding general of the PA, remarked, “Our role is clear, to safeguard the land domain while supporting coastal and littoral...
BARRACKS AND STRATEGY Arrested Chinese spies, salvaged sea drones, breached networks—random incidents or coordinated infiltrations of the nation’s sovereignty? Espionage has evolved, from concealed surveillance devices to cyberattacks, revealing weaknesses that require prompt action. We...
GUEST COLUMNIST The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) recently celebrated its 89th anniversary at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo. Honoring the bravery and sacrifices of our troops, the celebration involved a parade and an awarding program. In his speech, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vividly...
GUEST COLUMNS The Philippine Humanitarian Support Mission to East Timor (PhilHSMET) peacekeeping deployment was about helping East Timor. It also created an indelible mark about the virtues of the Filipino soldier that would spur future Philippine peacekeeping deployments. The knowledge gained...
GUEST COLUMNIST (Part 1) On the 25th anniversary of the PhilHSMET, I keep thinking of how this mission changed the lives and careers of those who joined this contingent. We embarked on a journey that went beyond a regular military mission, honoring the promise of then-President Joseph Ejercito...
GUEST COLUMNIST The uncertainties amid the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue are critical because they present both attractive potential and significant challenges. To tackle these concerns, a broad approach that examines a tight balance between the modernization of the defense, forming alliances...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Lt. Gen. Aurelio B. Baladad (Ret) The Philippine Air Force (PAF) commemorates its 77th anniversary today. Its initial organization in 1935 as the Philippine Army Air Corps to its founding in 1947 and remarkable transformation into a territorial defense force is a testament...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Lt. Gen. Aurelio B. Baladad (Ret) The Philippine Navy (PN) celebrated its 126th anniversary on May 24, 2024. This historic event reflects its rich history along with its impressive advancements in fleet modernization and capability development. It is important to consider...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Lt. Gen. Aurelio B. Baladad (Ret) “In times of transition, those who learn and adapt inherit the future, while those who cling to the past find themselves ill-equipped for a world that has moved on.” - Eric Hoffer Rapid leadership changes will be observed this...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Lt. Gen. Aurelio B. Baladad (Ret) The Philippine Army (PA) marked its 127th anniversary last March 22, 2024, in Camp O’Donnell in Capas Tarlac. A year ago, during the 126th PA anniversary in Fort Bonifacio, PBBM issued a directive to be “fully prepared and capable for...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Lt. Gen. Aurelio B. Baladad (Ret) The recent Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Alumni Homecoming unfolded with the weight of tradition and the promise of the future, in the heart of Baguio City on Feb. 17, 2024. On this day, cadets, awardees, alumni, and their families...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Lt. Gen. Aurelio B. Baladad (Ret) A violent history of strife describes the peace talks between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) representing the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and...
