CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- In line with the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ commitment to strengthening national energy security, AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S Brawner Jr, led the conduct of monitoring patrol and site visit within the Joint Task Force (JTF) Malampaya area of responsibility to assess the security posture and operational readiness in safeguarding the Malampaya Natural Gas Power Project, one of the country’s most critical energy infrastructures within the West Philippine Sea on January 23.
The visit underscored the AFP’s unwavering commitment to protecting strategic national assets that are vital to the Philippines’ energy security and economic stability. A briefing was conducted on current security measures, ongoing maritime and air patrol operations, and inter-agency coordination efforts implemented to ensure the continuous and safe operation of the Malampaya facility.
During the activity, the AFP Chief of Staff emphasized the importance of sustained vigilance, professionalism, among personnel tasked to secure the country’s offshore resources. He commended the personnel of JTF Malampaya for their dedication and readiness in carrying out their mandate amid evolving security challenges in the maritime domain.
The AFP continues to intensify its presence and monitoring operations in key strategic areas as part of its broader mission to defend national sovereignty, uphold maritime rights, and ensure the protection of critical infrastructure essential to national development.
Photos by: SSg Rey Ambay PA and PFC Richard Carmelotes PN(M) / PAOAFP
