The alleged spokesperson of the Islamic State-East Asia (ISIS-EA) was killed in a military operation in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao on Monday, June 6. Abdulfatah Omar Alimuden alias Abu Huzaifah, the alleged spokesperson of the Islamic State-East Asia (ISIS-EA), was killed in a military...
While there was a heightened tension between China and the Philippines’ navies and coast guards due to a maritime row in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the situation on land appears to be progressing for both countries. Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (right), Commanding General of the Philippine Army...
The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was among the suspects being investigated by the military behind one of the two explosions that jolted Isabela City, Basilan on Monday, May 30. An explosion rips through the D'Biel Bus Terminal in Isabela City, Basilan on May 30, 2022. The incident injired two...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has identified Brig. Gen. Eduardo Gubat as the acting commander of the Philippine Army’s (PA) 6th Infantry Division based at Camp Siongco in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao. Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., commanding general of the Philippine Army, presides...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has paid tribute to the 168 soldiers and policemen who died while fighting against the Islamic State (IS)-inspired terrorist groups during the siege of Marawi City in 2017. The fifth year anniversary of the infamous siege will be commemorated on Monday, May...
One of the important principles in strategic management is the stability of policy making — and the tenure of the leader is a key factor in ensuring such stability. For this reason, Congress has crafted a path-finding measure, Republic Act 11709, signed into law by President Rodrigo Duterte last...
The Department of National Defense (DND) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed Tuesday, May 17, the passage into law of a measure that seeks to provide a prescribed three-year fixed terms for military officials who are holding key positions. (Courtesy of Armed Forces of the...
Senator Richard Gordon has lauded the signing into law of the bill prescribing a fixed term for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff to a maximum of three years, saying this would bring stability to the Philippine military. “We welcome the signing of Senate Bill No. 2376 (into...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) urged poll watchers of a mayoralty candidate in Lumbatan, Lanao del Sur on Monday, May 16, to make formal their accusations of election-related violence against members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Members of the Philippine Army's 5th Infantry...
President Duterte has signed a law increasing the mandatory retirement age of key officials in the military to up to 60 years old. Republic Act No. 11709 stated that members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) with the grades of Second Lieutenant/Ensign (O-1) to Colonel/Capitan (O-6) shall...
With the forthcoming change in leadership, the Department of Finance (DOF) said the government should continue its reforms in the military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pension scheme to ensure the county's fiscal stability. Finance Chief Economist Gil S. Beltran said the government is spending...
President Duterte hoped the new graduates of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) would remain true to their oath despite the numerous things they can do in a fast-changing society. President Duterte reminds new graduates of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) to stay true to their oath amid the...
