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AFP receives Emergency Quarantine Facility from DPWH
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CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) together with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) held Turn-over and Blessing Ceremony of an Emergency Quarantine Facility (EQF) built inside the AFP's General Headquarters, here on Thursday, September 10.
The ceremony was attended by DPWH Secretary Mark Villar who served as the Guest of Honor and Speaker, and the AFP Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Gilbert I Gapay. Also in attendance were Lieutenant General Ramon Antonio A Lim, AFP Deputy Chief of Staff and representatives from DPWH.
Major General Burgos assumes as Commander of NOLCOM
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Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Gilbert Gapay hands over the Command Sabre from outgoing Commander of Northern Luzon Command, LtGen Ramiro Manuel Rey to the incoming commander, Major General Arnulfo Marcelo Burgos Jr in a Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony on September 7, 2020 at Camp Aquino, Tarlac.
The outgoing NOLCOM chief is a Marawi Siege veteran and the former Commander of the AFP Special Operations Command that consolidates, oversees, and manages the AFP's elite units.
AFP records 83 total deaths, 505 wounded in Abu Sayyaf bombings since 2009
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CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has recorded a total of 83 deaths and 505 wounded as a result of ruthless bombings perpetrated by the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) since 2009 until August 2020.
Military records show that the ASG committed 47 incidents using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) throughout the period mostly in Sulu, Basilan and Zamboanga. These incidents killed 20 and wounded 70 from the AFP while 63 civilians lost their lives and 435 wounded.
“The Armed Forces of the Philippines sees a greater urgency to toughen the country’s drive against terrorism due to the rising terror threats by the Abu Sayyaf Group and other local terrorists. Recent acts of violent extremism have already claimed innocent lives of both civilians and military personnel,” AFP Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Gilbert I. Gapay said.
AFP Chief congratulates RIMPAC 2020 Philippine Navy contingent
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Gilbert Gapay congratulates the Philippine Navy’s contingent to the Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2020 in Hawaii via virtual conference on September 4, 2020 at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo.
The AFP Chief lauded the Naval Task Group 80.5 aboard BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) led by Captain Jerry Garrido after their successful participation in this year’s iteration of RIMPAC hosted by the United States Navy from August 17- 31 in Hawaii, USA.
CA Confirms 4-Star Nomination of AFP Chief, Promotions of 29 Senior Officers
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CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed the nomination of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Gilbert I. Gapay to the rank of four-star General on Wednesday at the Senate of the Philippines, Pasay City.
Senator Panfilo Lacson said that the Commission on Appointments' Committee on National Defense found that Lieutenant General Gapay and 29 other Senior Officers are all fit and qualified for the ranks given to them.
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