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READ: AFP Statement on the Armed Encounter in Toboso, Negros Occidental on 19 April 2026

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirms that an armed encounter occurred on 19 April 2026 in Barangay Salamanca, Toboso, Negros Occidental between troops of the 79th Infantry “Masaligan” Battalion, under the 303rd Infantry Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, and members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in the Northern Negros area. The operation was launched based on verified reports from civilians on the presence of armed elements in the area.

AFP Welcomes New Vice Chief of Staff, Promotes Key Leaders in Joint Ceremony
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed Lieutenant General Rommel P Roldan PAF as the new Vice Chief of Staff, AFP, and donned new ranks to Vice Admiral Alan M Javier PN and Brigadier General Phillipp G Alvarez Jr PA in a joint ceremony held on April 20, here. The ceremony was presided over by AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S Brawner Jr PA.
PH-US Forces Strengthen Lifesaving Skills in TCCC Training under Exercise Balikatan 41-26
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), in partnership with the United States Armed Forces, successfully opened the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Training in Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport in Tacloban City, Leyte, as part of a three-day activity under Exercise Balikatan 41-26, schedule from April 20-22.

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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