Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla answers queries from the media during a press briefing at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Feb. 6, 2024. (Photo by Martin A. Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed on...
A soldier stands in attention in front of the Davao City Hall. (Photo courtesy of Task Force Davao / Facebook) (Updated) There is no directive from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to disband a military task force in Davao, military officials disclosed on Tuesday, Feb. 6, contrary to the...
PN spokesperson for WPS Commo. Roy Vincent Trinidad answers questions from the media during a press briefing at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Feb. 6, 2024. (Photo by Martin Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has conducted 28 successful rotation and...
A young boy braves the flood in Carmen, Davao del Norte to get food and water delivered by the troops from the 27th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army on Feb. 3, 2024. (Photo by 27IB) Food, water, and other much-needed relief assistance were transported by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. delivers a speech at Camp Gen. Manuel Yan Sr. in Mawab, Davao de Oro on Feb. 3, 2024. (Photo by AFP) Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. directed the soldiers based in Davao region to "remain...
In what seemed to be a refreshing development in the tension-filled South China Sea, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it has successfully conducted a "flawless" resupply mission for troops manning the BRP Sierra Madre outpost at Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos wave as they are escorted by personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Jan. 29, 2024. The Chief Executive is headed to Vietnam for a two-day official working visit. (Photo by...
President Marcos has approved specific budget items that aim to help promote the well-being of the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). NEW YEAR'S CALL — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. invites Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has floated the idea of subjecting military personnel in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), specifically the auxiliary members of the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU), to a training on rules of engagement. Dela Rosa, former Philippine...
China claimed the Philippines would be violating international law if it would push through with its plan to build a permanent structure in the Ayungin Shoal, a feature within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Mao Ning, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, said the plan to...
President Marcos has granted an increase in the lifetime monthly gratuity pay of soldiers awarded with the highest military honor. Armed Forces of the Philippines (Noel B. Pabalate) Marcos announced the increase on the gratuity pay to existing Medal of Valor Awardees of the Armed Forces of the...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has reiterated his commitment to having the defense of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) adequately funded. "We are resolute in our goal to ensure a future where our...
