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CSAFP visits 6th Infantry Division
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Felimon Santos Jr visits the 6th Infantry Division at Camp Brigadier General Gonzalo Siongco, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao on July 8, 2020
General Santos was received with military honors by Major General Diosdado Carreon, Commander of 6ID.
AFP transports 2-million lbs of cargo, 2.2-million food packs
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CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City--The Armed Forces of the Philippines has transported over 2-million pounds (lbs) of cargo meant for pandemic alleviation efforts as of July 1.
Official reports indicate that Philippine Air Force and Philippine Navy have both dedicated seven aircraft and 16 vessels to accomplish the feat respectively.
"We understand that the fight is far from over but I would like to express our gratitude to the tireless men and women who continue to work behind the scenes loading, flying, steering, and maintaining our ships and aircraft non-stop for more that three months now," AFP Chief of Staff General Felimon Santos Jr said.
AFP warns soldiers: keep off bus lanes
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CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City--The Armed Forces of the Philippines has recently issued a directive telling all its commanders to keep off lanes in EDSA dedicated for public utility buses.
The Message Form dated 02 July 2020 was issued to all AFP commanders and chiefs of offices and provides guidance to their personnel using EDSA to avoid its bus lanes.
"Personnel who will be accosted, caught by traffic enforcers, or reported by concerned citizens for driving along the bus lanes in any part of EDSA must immediately be subjected to administrative disciplinary actions," the directive says.
This directive also aims to assist government authorities in speeding up travel time and appropriately manage vehicle traffic in the avenue that provides access to six cities in the National Capital Region.
AFP completes two units of Emergency Quarantine Facilities in Taguig City
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CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines and WTA Architecture+Design Studio turned over two units of Emergency Quarantine Facilities (EQF) to Taguig-Pateros District hospital on June 30.
The turn over and blessing ceremonies were attended by Architect William Ti Jr. of the WTA Architecture + Designs Studio and AFP Deputy Chief Engineer Col Arnfin A Arce and Col Lyndon Sollesta, Commander of the 51st Engineering Brigade.
AFP Inspector General, Spokesperson don Higher Ranks
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CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Inspector General of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Major General Franco Nemecio M. Gacal received his third star following his promotion to Lieutenant General, Tuesday, June 30.
Meanwhile, the Commander of the AFP Education Training and Doctrine Command (AFPETDC) and concurrent AFP Spokesperson, Marine Brigadier General Edgard A. Arevalo also donned his new rank as Major General.
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