TDCSAFP welcomes US Congressional Staff Members 

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City- MGen Ferdinand Barandon, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (TDCSAFP), welcomed US Congressional Staff Members, during a courtesy visit on April 22, 2024, at AFP Commissioned Officers’ Country, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo.  

VCSAFP welcomes U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Commander to the AFP

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City- LtGen Arthur Cordura, Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (VCSAFP), welcomed LtGen William Jurney, Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC), during his courtesy visit on April 22, 2024, at AFP General Headquarters.  

Central to the discussion was the upcoming Balikatan 2024 exercises, a cornerstone of the PH-US civic and military cooperation. In their meeting, the two parties reaffirmed their longstanding alliance, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing complexities brought by ever-evolving regional security challenges.

PH-US strengthen alliance as Exercise Balikatan 2024 begins

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States military are officially underway with Exercise Balikatan 2024, as the annual bilateral exercise kicked off today, April 22, here.

The opening ceremony was distinguished by the presence of United States (US) Embassy Chargé d’ Affaires a.i. Robert Ewing as the Guest of Honor and Speaker representing the US Ambassador to the Philippines, Her Excellency Marykay Loss Carlson, alongside AFP Chief of Staff, General Romeo S Brawner Jr.