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PH-JPN-US Advance West Philippine Sea Cooperation in Second MMCA of February
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- Building on earlier engagements this month, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), conducted the 15th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) from 20 to 26 February 2026 in the West Philippine Sea.
AFP Dons One-Star Rank on BGen Gigantone
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) formally donned the one-star insignia on Brigadier General Alexander Gigantone PN(M) in a ceremony held today, February 26, 2026 at the Bulwagang Balangiga, here.
CA Confirms 81 Senior Officers, Strengthening AFP's Leadership
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed the confirmation of the ad interim appointments of eighty-one (81) senior officers by the Commission on Appointments on February 25, 2026. Leading the list is Rear Admiral Andro Val P Abayon PN, Commander of the Presidential Security Command.

AFP Celebrates Excellence and Partnership in Joint Medical Equipment Turnover and AFPTRIP Recognition

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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reaffirmed its commitment to excellence and service with the AFP Transformation Roadmap Institutionalization Pathway (AFPTRIP) awarding and the ceremonial turnover of medical equipment from the Sydney Shrine Club following a Flag-raising ceremony held today, here.

Message of the Chief of Staff, AFP, General Romeo S Brawner Jr, on the 127th Independence Day Celebration

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CSAFP Visits Fallen Civillian Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) Active Auxilliary Members

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The Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines, General Romeo S Brawner Jr. PA,  visits the wake and honors the fallen CAFGU Active Auxiliary Members who were killed in an encounter in Tagkawayan, Quezon. (Photo by TSg Obinque/PAOAFP)

AFP STATEMENT | On Rep Castro's intent to scrutinize the proposed MUP pension

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We are very thankful to Representative France Castro for her concern to our retired AFP personnel and veterans. We assure her that the AFP leadership is one with her in ensuring the well-being of our soldiers after retirement.
 
The pension system is one way of recognizing the untiring services and selfless sacrifices of our soldiers in the performance of their duties as protector of the people and the state.///

AFP Statement on the Appointment of Secretary Galvez

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The AFP welcomes the appointment of Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr as the new Secretary of National Defense.

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