Military personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States Armed Forces train together during the Exercise Balikatan. (MANILA BULLETIN photo) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) recognized the importance of the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) between the Philippines and United...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. on Wednesday, August 30 said majority of the soldiers are “willing to sacrifice” a portion of their salary to accommodate the Executive Department’s proposal to make contributions for their military pension...
Three personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) were honored as among the 2023 Metrobank Outstanding Filipinos for demonstrating exemplary leadership, integrity, and genuine commitment to serving the public. The 2023 Metrobank Outstanding Filipinos awardees pose for a photo with Armed...
Miss World 2022 Karolina Bielawska from Poland (AFP) NEW DELHI (AFP) - Miss World beauty contest organisers say they are considering holding the pageant in the disputed territory of Indian-administered Kashmir as part of a month-long series of events across India. Control of the...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. hands over a token to Australian Defence Force (ADF) Chief Gen. Angus Campbell during the latter's courtesy visit at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Aug. 29, 2023. (Photo by AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte beamed the spotlight on military personnel by honoring recipients of an award for soldiers. Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte gives a trophy to a female awardee. (OVP photo) These military soldiers were recognized during Monday...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will not bow down to China’s aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) but it also refuses to commit the same “coercive and dangerous tactics” that the latter does. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (File...
China’s massive presence in the South China Sea (SCS) is evident with the number of vessels they deploy in the area, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said on Monday, August 28. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr....
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) enjoined Filipinos to emulate the values and ideals portrayed by the country’s national heroes while working together towards building a better future. The Armed Forces of the Philippines join the commemorative rites for National Heroes Day at the...
Orlando Boom (AFP) LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Sony's sports action film "Gran Turismo" didn't exactly roar to the front of the North American box office, but did make it there on a slow late-August weekend, beating a still-turbo-powered "Barbie." Based on a popular video game, "Gran Turismo" took in...
Emma Stone (AFP) PARIS (AFP) - The Venice Film Festival celebrates its 80th edition next week, but a Hollywood strike means many stars may be missing, leaving the spotlight to controversial directors like Roman Polanski and Woody Allen. The festival, which kicks off on Wednesday, has become a...
As China continues its aggression against the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the proposed joint maritime patrol between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in the South China Sea (SCS) might no longer push through. Armed Forces of the...
