CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) officially activated the AFP Strategic Command in a ceremony held at the AFP Commissioned Officers Club in Camp Aguinaldo on 27 October 2025.
Major General Fabian M. Pedregosa of the Philippine Air Force assumed duties as the Acting Commander of AFP Strategic Command.
General Romeo S. Brawner Jr., the AFP Chief of Staff presided over the activation ceremony which marked a major step in strengthening the military’s joint force capability and modern defense posture.
"This is not merely the activation of a new command; it is the birth of a strategic vision. A vision that looks beyond the horizon of our shores, beyond the challenges of our time,” said General Brawner.
The AFP Strategic Command will serve as a strategic hub where intelligence, operations, and civil-military functions converge to enable faster decisions and enhanced interoperability. It will oversee and synchronize joint exercises and engagements with allies and partners, supporting the AFP’s shift from reactive defense to proactive deterrence.
General Brawner emphasized the command’s role in addressing complex and emerging security challenges, including cyber threats and disinformation.
“AFP Strategic Command ensures that our Armed Forces will always be one step ahead, ready not only to respond but also to prevent, deter, and protect,” General Brawner said.///
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