BARRACKS AND STRATEGY By Lt. Gen. Jaime S. de los Santos, AFP (Ret) To enhance external defense capabilities, structural and institutional reforms are imperative. The military's mindset, which has been shaped by years of counterinsurgency operations, needs to evolve into a more enlightened version...
BARRACKS AND STRATEGY *By Lt. Gen. Aurelio B. Baladad (Ret)* As the 12th of June approaches, our hearts swell with pride and patriotic fervor. Our Independence serves as a poignant reminder of the indomitable spirit of our forefathers who valiantly fought against Spanish colonial rule. On this...
BARRACKS AND STRATEGY By  *Lt. Gen. Jaime S. de los Santos, AFP (Ret)* The Philippines has come into focus due to the increasing tension in the Taiwan Straits, leading to the establishment of new EDCA (Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement) sites in the Cagayan Valley Region. Recent news...
*BARRACKS AND STRATEGY * *By Lt. Gen. AURELIO B. BALADAD (Ret)* During the 126th Philippine Army (PA) Anniversary last March 22, 2023 at Fort Bonifacio, President Bongbong Marcos (PBBM) gave the order for the PA to be “fully prepared and capable for any contingencies, especially considering you...
BARRACKS AND STRATEGY By Lt. Gen. Jaime S. de los Santos, AFP (Ret) “Call, sir; may Fourth Classman Dela Cruz enter the room, sir!" This ritual ushers the entry of a plebe into the room of an upperclassman. It distinguishes the rights and privileges bestowed upon senior cadets. These perks,...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) signed an agreement with the city government of Legazpi to enable the construction of new PCG facilities in Albay. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard / PCG Commander Jeffrey Collado, commander of PCG Station Albay, and Legazpi City Mayor Carmen Geraldine Rosal signed a...
A new barracks for female members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will be constructed inside the military’s General Headquarters at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, the Department of Public Works and Highways announced ton Tuesday, July 19. DPWH National Capital Regional Director Nomer...
