After much speculation, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) revealed Wednesday, Dec. 14, that it will not recommend to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the declaration of a ceasefire with communist guerillas for the holiday break. File photo courtesy of 62nd Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army...
MACALELON, Quezon – This town is now ‘insurgency-free’ following a joint military and government declaration and signing of memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Tuesday, Dec. 13. The MOU was signed by the AFP's 85th Infantry Battalion Lt. Col. Joel Jonson, Quezon Philippine National Police...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) signed a declaration of cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Monday, Dec. 12, to setup a partnership in areas of common interests such as counter-terrorism, transnational organized crimes, and human rights. (L-R) Oliver...
For the coming New Year, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is hoping that the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) will finally give up on their armed struggle so that their members could be reunited with their families and reintegrated back to society. Col....
The proposed Free Legal Assistance for Military and Uniformed Personnel (MUP) Act was approved on third and final reading Monday afternoon, Dec. 12, by the House of Representatives during a busy session. The measure, embodied in House Bill (HB) No.6509, was just one of 16 bills passed on third and...
The possible declaration of a ceasefire between the Philippine government and communist groups led by the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) in time for the Christmas season was welcomed by a ranking officer of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Brig. Gen....
CAMP AQUINO, Tarlac City – The Armed Forces-Northern Luzon Command recently spread holiday cheer by distributing meals to people in this city. Beneficiaries – children, the homeless, and workers – thanked troops for their food which was part of their continuous selfless service...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has destroyed 307 firearms in Maguindanao over the weekend which were seized during various operations against the enemies of the State in Central Mindanao. Photo by AFP Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, AFP Chief of Staff, led the demilitarization of the...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel received a treat from different youth organizations nationwide who performed in a concert meant to recognize their sacrifices in performing their duties to protect the country and the people. Photo by AFP Various bands composed of youth groups offered...
Two newly-procured T-129 ATAK helicopters from Turkey were unveiled by the Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Friday, Dec. 9, which will be used to enhance their surface strike capabilities. T-129 ATAK helicopter (File photo courtesy of Philippine Air Force) The ceremonial blessing of the helicopters...
Senator Jinggoy Estrada has filed a bill seeking to limit the three-year fixed term for officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Estrada said it is imperative to revisit the provisions of Republic Act No. 11709 or the law strengthening the professionalism and promotes the continuity...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) sees no problem in the conduct of the investigation of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) into the death of a suspected communist rebels which is claimed to be a peace consultant. AFP spokesperson Col. Medel Aguilar said they stand by the report that...
