The observance of the All Saint's Day and All Soul's Day on Nov. 1 and 2 is not only a time to remember dearly departed loved ones but also to reignite one's passion in serving the living. General Romeo Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), said this on Tuesday,...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (middle) administers the oath-taking of 31 newly promoted generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) led by Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (ninth from left) in Malacañang on Oct. 27, 2023. (Photo by AFP) Thirty-one newly promoted generals and...
(L-R) European Union (EU) Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Véron and Chief of Staff of Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP) Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (Photo by AFP) The European Union (EU) is interested to expand its security engagements with the Philippines, the Armed Forces of the Philippines...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has stopped the deployment of military officers to China for a military exchange program after Chinese vessels fired a water cannon against Philippine supply boats in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) back in August. AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr....
AFP Chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. (File photo) China's harrassment of Philippine vessels and other aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are a manifestation of its desire to "own" the larger South China Sea (SCS) but this would only remain a "dream" as Philippines will not allow it...
The Philippine Navy (PN) and China Coast Guard (CCG) had a brief encounter in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) on Tuesday morning, Oct. 10, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. confirmed. This, as he clarified his prior statement that there was...
South Korea is hoping to further strengthen its military cooperation with the Philippines, according to its ambassador. Lee Sang-Hwa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea (ROK) to the Philippines, said this when he met with Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief-of-Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. said that safeguarding the country’s interests in the West Philippines Sea (WPS) should hinge on strengthening defense resources. “The name of the game in the [WPS] is effective...
General Romeo Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), rallied Philippine Navy (PN) personnel to defend the country's territory and rights amid various challenges in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Brawner made the call during his visit at the Navy headquarters in...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) Base Air Chaplain blesses the new C-208B aircraft at Clark Air Base in Mabalacat City, Pampanga on Sept. 19, 2023. (Photo by PAF) The Philippine Air Force (PAF) bared the newest addition of a spy plane to its fleet to enhance its intelligence, surveillance, and...
Australian Army chief Lt. Gen. Simon Stuart (left) pays a courtesy call on Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Sept. 18, 2023. (Photo by AFP) Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. met with...
(L-R) Admiral John Aquilino, commander of US Indo-Pacific Command, and Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, discuss the agreements reached by both forces during the conslusion of the Mutual Defense Board-Security Engagement Board (MDB-SEB) meeting at Camp...
