Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. refuted on Wednesday, August 23, the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) claim that it allowed the boats chartered by the AFP to reach Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal out of humanitarian purposes so it could deliver fresh food, water, and...
The planned joint patrol operation between the Philippines and United States in the South China Sea (SCS) could be integrated in the “Balikatan” exercise, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Monday, August 21. Military personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United...
In an apparent gutsy move, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. exposed China’s “threats” in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) during a meeting of top military officials in Nadi, Fiji recently. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General...
There is no planned or ongoing joint naval exercise between the United States, Australia, Japan and the Philippines in the South China Sea (SCS), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said. Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff, General Romeo Brawner Jr. (File photo: AFP) AFP...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is again planning to establish a maritime militia in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a move that had been proposed three years ago by the Philippine Navy (PN). Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (File photo courtesy of AFP) If...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will look into China’s proposal for the conduct of joint exercises with its military although some social media users appear cold to the idea due to the latter’s aggressive behavior in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). *AFP Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr....
Newly installed Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. is in favor of reviving the mandatory Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program to help instill discipline among the youth and spark a consciousness within their minds about the importance of defending...
Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. formally assumed command of the 150,000-strong Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as its 60 th Chief of Staff on Friday, July 21, as he revealed his “five-point focus areas” that are aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s call for national unity. (L) Lt....
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed confidence that the Philippines will be safer and more secure, with Gen. Romeo Brawner leading the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as he vowed continued support for the country's uniformed personnel. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos...
The Department of National Defense (DND) expressed support to the decision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to appoint incumbent Philippine Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. as the next Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff. Brawner is set to replace outgoing AFP...
Senators on Thursday, July 20, said President Ferdinand “Bongbong’’ R. Marcos Jr, made an “excellent choice’’ in naming Lt. General Romeo Brawner as the new Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff. “Very good decision. Excellent choice. General Brawner was my plebe...
Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. was named as the next Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., replacing Gen. Andres Centino, Malacanang announced on Wednesday, July 19. *Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (Photo: Philippine Army) * Brawner is expected to...
