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AFP Fun Run Unites Forces for Gender Equality

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Gender and Development Office (GADO) held a Fun Run today, March 23, 2024 at the Lapu-Lapu Grandstand to celebrate National Women's Month. 

Quezon City Councilor and Chairperson for Committee on Women, Family Relations and Gender Equality Hon. Maria Eleanor R. Juan represented Mayor Joy Belmonte as the Guest of Honor and Speaker during the event. The Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP, LtGen Charlton Sean Gaerlan PN(M), and Colonel Arlene Frage Chief, GADO were also present.

Unaizah May 4 returns to complete RoRe mission
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—Unaizah May 4 (UM4), a civilian vessel contracted to conduct a rotation and resupply (RoRe) operation at Ayungin Shoal, embarked again on March 22 to complete its mission to sustain Philippine troops stationed at BRP Sierra Madre.
 
UM4 is one of two civilian vessels involved in the RoRe mission last March 5. Due to damage sustained during water cannoning by the China Coast Guard, UM4 was unable to complete its mission.
AFP welcomes new VISCOM commander

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City--The Armed Forces of the Philippines installed a new commander of the Visayas Command on March 21 following the retirement of LtGen Benedict Arevalo who bowed out of military service after over 38 years as a military officer and cadet.

In a joint retirement and change of command ceremony presided by AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr, LtGen Arevalo was replaced by his deputy, Commodore Oscar Canlas Jr, who will lead the AFP's campaigns in the Visayas in an acting capacity. 

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