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Message of Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana on the Commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan 2021
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines is one with the Filipino nation in the peaceful and safe commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor).
In this difficult time when our hope is being challenged by the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, we as a nation shall draw strength from our veterans who fought valiantly to defend our country.
AFP turns over 4 Kidnap Victims to Indonesian Government
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CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) turned over four Indonesian kidnap victims to Indonesian government authorities on Tuesday, March 23 here at the General Headquarters Canopy Area.
“The kidnap victims have been held captive by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) for more than a year and through the AFP’s relentless efforts, the ASG who were based in Sulu, were driven out of their comfort zones and mass base, which eventually led to the successful rescue operation last week in Tawi-Tawi,” AFP Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana said.
AFP Chief calls for consistency, commitment in meeting with top ASEAN military officers
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CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City--In a virtual meeting with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) top military officers, Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana called for consistency and commitment in addressing challenges in the region as this year's ASEAN Chief of Defense Forces Meeting (ACDFM) concluded.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines' Chief of Staff was represented Thursday, March 18, by the AFP Vice Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Erickson Gloria in the annual gathering, this time hosted by the Royal Brunei Armed Forces headed by MAJOR GENERAL (UDARA) DATO SERI PAHLAWAN HAJI HAMZAH BIN HAJI SAHAT.
AFP Chief lauds Western Command for their Peace and Security successes
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Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City - Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana congratulated the Western Command (WESCOM) for their Internal and External defense feats during the Command’s 45th founding anniversary at Camp Artemio Ricarte, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on March 16, 2021.
During his visit, the AFP Chief mentioned how complex the threat situation in the area and noted the command’s success in thwarting the threats of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) and in defending the Kalayaan Island Group. He also congratulated the Commander of WESCOM, Vice Admiral Ramil Roberto Enriquez for leading the success of the Command.
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