AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla (Photo by Martin Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN) The Armed Forces of the Philippines will increase the frequency of its naval patrols in Bajo de Masinloc (Panatag or Scarborough Shoal) in Zambales following the latest harassment of China Coast Guard...
AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (right) takes a photo with Vice Adm. Alberto Carlos (left), commander of Western Command, and soldiers manning BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, West Philippine Sea on Dec. 10, 2023. (Photo by AFP) The latest rotation and reprovision (RORE) mission to Ayungin Shoal...
AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla (Photo by Martin Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN) The additional fund approved by Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to improve the food and healthcare benefits of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel will enhance the morale of the troops,...
AFP Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (middle) hands over the office symbol of the Counterintelligence Group (AFPCIG) to acting commander Col. Jonathan Manio while AFP deputy chief of staff for intelligence Maj. Gen. Ferdinand Barandon (right) observes during the reactivation of the group at Camp...
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...
Col. Francel Margareth Padilla (left) shakes hand with Col. Medel Aguilar (right) as she is introduced as the new spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Philippines by AFP Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (center) at the sidelines of the AFP 2024 Command Conference at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on...
AFP Chief, Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (File photo) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) belied reports that retired uniformed personnel are being prevented from entering military and police camps amid rumors of a destabilization against President...
AFP Chief, Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (Photo by Martin A. Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN) The government is looking to develop the island features that the Philippines occupies in the South China Sea, according to the top official of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). AFP Chief, Gen. Romeo...
AFP Chief, Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (Photo by Martin A. Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN) President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to reconfigure its strategies when dealing with the different threats faced by the country. This was shared by AFP Chief of...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has not monitored any threat to security ahead of the upcoming Sinulog Festival and other post-festival activities in Cebu City. Lt. Gen. Benedict Arevalo, commander of AFP's Visayas Command (VISCOM), said a total of 865 military personnel were fielded on...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has approved the promotion of four Philippine National Police (PNP) generals and eight senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), it was announced on Friday, Jan. 12. PNP Chief Police Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. led the donning of new ranks...
DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. delivers a speech during the joint DND-AFP New Year's Call on Jan. 12, 2024 at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City. (Photo by AFP) The leadership of the Department of National Defense (DND) and Philippine National Police (PNP) conducted their traditional New Year's call...
