Despite the continuous intimidation of Chinese vessels, maritime patrols were sustained by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to defend and ensure the country’s sovereign rights although it would not field additional ships to boost their force. Photo:...
Senator Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito on Tuesday, February 14 slammed the recent aggression displayed by the Chinese Coast Guard against the Philippine crew near Ayungin Shoal. On February 6, 2023, a CCG vessel flashed a military grade laser light at the BRP Malapascua, temporarily blinding some of...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) vowed Monday, Feb. 13, to improve its programs that will cater to the mental health of the soldiers. A HORRIFIC shooting incident rocked the camp of the Army 4th Infantry Division in Cagayan de Oro City on Feb. 11, 2023. (File photo: 4th ID / Facebook) Col....
The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) expressed support to the ongoing construction of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) which will include a station at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City. Photo: Armed Forces of the Philippines / AFP DND Sec. Carlito...
Senator Imee Marcos is pushing for the revival of a self-reliant defence program as counterbalance to foreign military dependence. This came after Marcos consulted with the Western Mindanao Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Zamboanga Sibugay over the weekend in a bid to revive...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) urged the Chinese government on Monday, Feb. 13, to “restrain” its forces in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) after a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel pointed a military-grade laser light at a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel in Ayungin (Second Thomas)...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. lauded the Senate Wednesday, Feb. 8, for addressing the concerns of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on the implementation of Republic Act No. 11709 or the law prescribing a fixed term for senior military officers....
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) mobilized a 33-man response team that will be deployed to assist in search and rescue (SAR) operations in Turkey following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck there on Monday, Feb. 6. General Andres Centino, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Department of National Defense (DND) will consider the position of local government units (LGUs) in finalizing the locations of the four additional sites that will be built by the Philippines and United States under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation...
Seventy-seven newly promoted general and flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) took their oath before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Malacanang Palace in Manila on Monday, Feb. 6, the first time that it happened since the Covid-19 pandemic struck. Photo: Armed Forces of...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has told the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to be more agile in diplomacy and geopolitical negotiations aside from its military functions. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos made the statement during the mass oath-taking...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has started its preparations for the 38th iteration of the Balikatan Exercises with the United States Armed Forces in April. The Philippine Marine Corps and the United States Marine Corps perform an amphibious landing exercise in Claveria, Cagayan on March...