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Inspiring Excellence Among Airborne Troopers, CSAFP Recognizes Outstanding Special Forces Operators
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP), General Romeo S. Brawner Jr., visited the 2nd Special Forces “Sabertooth” Battalion, Special Forces Regiment (Airborne), at Camp General Servillano Aquino on May 15.
AFP Chief Visits Special Forces Regiment, Urges Troops to Uphold Loyalty and Service
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – General Romeo S. Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) visited the Special Forces Regiment (Airborne), Philippine Army at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija on May 14, 2026, reaffirming the AFP's commitment to service and professionalism.
AFP Recognizes Excellence with Promotion of Senior Military Leaders
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City - The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) led by AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S Brawner Jr PA donned new ranks on five promoted generals and flag officers in a ceremony held on May 12, here.
The promoted officers were led by Major General Ronaldo V Juan PN(M), Deputy Commander of the Intelligence Command. Also promoted were Commodore Carlos R Ruiz III PN, Commander of Joint Task Force Malampaya, Western Command; Brigadier General Montano B Almodovar PA, Chief of Staff, Strategic Command; Commodore Ramilo B Trinidad PN, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, AJ1; and Brigadier General Crisanto G Prado PA, Chief, Procurement Service.
US Military and AFP troops load Family Food Packs (FFPs) for the landslide-affected communities in Davao de Oro. (Photo by Tactical Operations Wing Eastern Mindanao, PAF)
U.S. aircraft deliver more relief packs to Mindanao
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The United States Marine Corps, in collaboration with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and other government agencies, delivered more Family Food Packs to the landslide-affected areas in Davao de Oro.
As of February 15, a total of 15,400 Family Food Packs from the Department of Social Welfare and Development were transported using two (2) USMC KC-130J Hercules aircraft, which ensured the prompt delivery of aid to communities in need.
As the relief mission progressed in Mindanao, the presence of the allied forces offered hope and support to those affected and demonstrated the enduring bond between the US and the Philippines in times of need.
"We are deeply thankful for the support rendered by the US in our relief operations. Their assistance truly helped aid the affected communities in Mindanao," Gen. Brawner Jr. said, as he emphasized the prepositioning of HADR equipment, supplies and relief goods in the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites in similar situations in the future.
"Through EDCA, the improvements in our bases and the prepositioned US assets will allow us to respond quickly and more efficiently in the future. Together with our ally and fellow Filipinos, we will strive to ensure that no one is left behind in our journey toward recovery and resilience," Gen. Brawner added.///
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