DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Duterte said he plans to meet some personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines amid what he referred to as a “fractured government” but refrained from outright endorsing a coup d’etat. “I will be frank with them. I will lay my cards on the...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Tuesday, Nov. 26, that it will cooperate with the House of Representatives (HOR) after two military personnel were dragged in an investigation on the alleged misuse of confidential and intelligence fund by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and...
General Romeo Brawner Jr., chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), directed the troops to remain steadfast in their mandate to protect the country and the Filipino people amid intense political noise. “In the past days, we have seen a myriad of events that transpired in our...
(Courtesy of AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) denied claims that some soldiers are mobilizing to protect Vice President Sara Duterte in light of her recent threats against the Commander-in-Chief, President Marcos Jr. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla tagged as...
Camp Aguinaldo (File photo by Martin A. Sadongdong) Mystery surrounds the death of a military lawyer who was found dead at the headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. The remains of Colonel Rolando Escalona Jr., assigned to the Judge Advocate...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Armed Forces Northern Luzon Command has successfully executed its first-ever cargo sling operation as part of ongoing relief efforts for typhoon-affected communities in Batanes. Lt. Col. Jaime T. Ferrer, Nolcom spokesperson, said that Black Hawk...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) urged the public on Saturday, Nov. 23, to remain calm after Vice President Sara Duterte appeared to have threatened the life of the military's Commander-in-Chief, President Marcos Jr. AFP Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. maintained that the troops are loyal...
(L-R) US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III and Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. sign the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) which seeks to facilitate the exchange of classified military information between the two countries, Nov. 18, 2024, in...
GUEST COLUMNIST On Nov. 12, Camp Melchor de la Cruz in Gamu, Isabela, celebrated the 53rd death anniversary of its namesake, Col. Melchor F. de la Cruz, a valiant soldier whose legacy epitomized courage, dedication, and exemplary combat leadership. The headquarters of the 5th Infantry (Star)...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) bared Friday, Nov. 15, that it successfully brought food and other provisions for troops guarding the BRP Sierra Madre (LS57) military outpost in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The rotation and reprovison (RORE) mission held...
Senators have urged the Senate to restore the P10-billion slashed from the Department of National Defense (DND) proposed budget for 2025, citing the funding’s crucial role in advancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) modernization program. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV”...
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa is pushing for the restoration of the P10 billion cut introduced by the House of Representatives to the P50-billion budget for the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program for next year. Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa appeals to the...
