CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) held its mid-year Command Conference on July 4, with Commander-in-Chief President Ferdinand Marcos Jr attending to review the progress of AFP’s campaigns and programs for the first semester and to provide further directives.
General Romeo Brawner Jr, Chief of Staff of the AFP, led the conference, which included top military officers from the General Headquarters, AFP-wide Support and Separate Units, Major Services, and Unified Commands, as well as commanders from the army, air force, and naval units.
During the conference, ground commanders presented detailed updates on their respective operations and their assessment of internal and external security threats. An outbrief of Exercise Balikatan 39-2024 was also presented to the president.
In his message, General Brawner underscored the AFP’s dedication to evolving its strategies and tactics to address both internal and external threats effectively, ensuring the safety and security of the Philippines.
“We are grateful for the guidance of the President. As our Commander-in-Chief, his directives will shape our future plans and programs. We remain steadfast in aligning our efforts with his vision for a secure and peaceful nation,” said General Brawner Jr.
Photo by PFC Carmelotes/PAOAFP
