CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reaffirmed its commitment to a unified and integrated approach in addressing emerging security challenges during the first founding anniversary of the Armed Forces Intelligence Command (AIC) held on August 20, 2025.
General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. PA, Chief of Staff, AFP, underscored the vital role of intelligence in safeguarding national security and advancing the AFP’s capabilities. “By continuously advancing its capabilities in conducting multi-domain intelligence and security operations across the strategic, operational, and tactical spectrum, the AIC fulfills its role of integrating all intelligence capabilities for our organization, which is crucial in protecting our Flag and the people,” he said.
With the theme “AIC @ 1: Integrated and Interoperable Intelligence in a Changing Threat Landscape,” the celebration highlighted how AIC has provided strategic intelligence to support the AFP’s mandate of conducting effective multi-domain security operations since its activation on August 21, 2024.
General Brawner also led the awarding of Certificate of Grant for 117 plantilla positions allocated to the AIC, further strengthening its manpower and organizational capacity. Leading the attendees were Lt. Gen. Ferdinand T. Barandon PA, AIC Commander, and Maj. Gen. Simplitius G. Adecer PN (M), AIC Deputy Commander.
The milestone event reflects the AFP’s resolve to remain agile, interoperable, and future-ready in facing evolving threats to the nation’s sovereignty and security.///
Photos by SSg Rey Ambay PA/PAOAFP
