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AFP Statement on the Sulu Bombings
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We condemn this dastardly attack on the civilians who were peacefully attending church services at the Jolo Cathedral at about 8:45 in the morning of 27Jan 2019.
A strong explosion, reportedly caused by an IED, killed 12 and wounded 42 innocent church goers as at this report.
Another explosion targeted soldiers from the nearest military unit that immediately rushed to the site supposedly to help the civilian victims. As a result of the said second explosion, Five Army (5) troopers were killed in action and 14 wounded in action.
AFP Joins Manila Bay Rehabilitation Project
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A contingent of some 700 soldiers, airmen, sailors, and marines to include trucks and engineering equipment led by AFP Chief of Staff General Benjamin Madrigal, Jr. participate in the Manila Bayanihan Para Sa Kalinisan kick off ceremony on 27 January 2019 as part of its commitment towards environmental security.
Personnel from the Philippine Army, Philippine Air Force, Philippine Navy, and General Headquarters join other government and non-government organizations in the effort to clean up and restore the beauty of Manila Bay.
General Madrigal bestowed Outstanding Achievement Award
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The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, General Benjamin R Madrigal Jr (second to right) receives the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association, Inc. (PMAAAI) during the association's annual convention on 26 January 2019 at the Philippine International Convention Center. He is joined on stage by (from left) S/Supt Rodolfo Azurin Jr, PMAAAI President and COO; Retired LtGen Jaime Delos Santos, PMAAI Chairman; and National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City - AFP Chief of Staff General Benjamin Madrigal, Jr. was bestowed the much-coveted Outstanding Achievement Award by the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association, Inc. (PMAAAI) in recognition for his outstanding command, leadership, and management acumen as an alumnus of the PMA which led to his designation as the 51st Chief-of-Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
The awarding and recognition was made in a fitting ceremony at the PMAAAI’s Annual Convention in 26 January 2019 held this time at the Philippine International Convention Center attended by some 800 alumni.
Maj. Gen. Santos Jr. assumes as new Eastern Mindanao Commander
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CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – Major General Felimon Santos Jr assumed as the new commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Eastern Mindanao Command (EASTMINCOM) on Monday, January 21, 2019 in Davao City.
Former EASTMINCOM Commander and now AFP Chief of Staff, General Benjamin Madrigal Jr presided over the Change of Command Ceremony at Naval Station Felix Apolinario in Panacan.
AFP Chief ensures readiness of troops in Marawi and towns in Lanao Norte
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Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City - Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Benjamin Madrigal Jr. visited the troops of 103rd Brigade and 2nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion in Camp Ranao, Marawi City and Bgy Maria Cristina, Iligan city respectively on January 19.
General Madrigal checked the readiness of the troops for the upcoming Bangsamoro Organic Law Plebiscite on January 21 as Marawi City and towns in Lanao del Norte are also going to participate in the plebiscite to ratify the BOL. His visit also aims to make sure that the welfare of the troops is taken cared of.
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