NEWS

PH-AUS ‘KASANGGA’ closes phase 1, phase 2 starts

News Blog 06 June 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City--The Philippine Army and the Australian Army concluded the first phase and likewise opened the second phase of the Philippine-Australia Army-to-Army Exercise “Kasangga” 23-2 at the Headquarters of 2nd Infantry “Jungle Fighter” Division at Camp Capinpin in Tanay, Rizal on June 5.

The exercise marks the AFP’s more robust international defense and security engagements with foreign military partners. Following the recent pronouncements of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the AFP ramped up its education and training engagements with other foreign militaries to foster trust and cooperation.

AFP STATEMENT | On APM explosion in Samar

News Blog 06 June 2023

The AFP condemns the communist terrorist group in their wanton use of banned anti-personnel mines (APM) that resulted to the death of Roel Lebico and Jerson Cabe at Barangay Magsaysay, Las Navas, Northern Samar on June 3.

While on their way home from a hard day’s work in the construction of a farm-to-market road, the communist terrorist group detonated an APM and fired their guns on them in another case of IHL violation by the CTG.

AFP receives care packages for troops from UP Cadet Alumni Org

News Blog 05 June 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) received care packages from the University of the Philippines Cadet Alumni Organization (UPCAO) during a Handover Ceremony conducted today, June 05, 2023 at the AFP Headquarters.

The packages were handed over by Ms. Maria Christina Cecelia Hernandez, Founder, UPCAO to MGen Gabriel C Viray III PA, Deputy Chief of Staff for Civil-Military Operations, J7.

AFP bares gains against communist, local terrorist groups for the month of May

News Blog 02 June 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) continue to weaken the communist and local threat groups as 27 terrorists died, 125 surrendered, and 11 were apprehended in military operations in the month of May.

Against the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG), notable accomplishments were the successful focused military operations conducted by the 62nd Infantry Battalion in Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental and Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental on May 20 to 21, that resulted in the death of ten (10) communist terrorists and capture of 14 high-powered firearms, various ammunition, explosives, and other war materiel.

AFP holds 23rd Multi-Sector Governance Council Meeting

News Blog 30 May 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines Multi-Sector Governance Council (AFP MSGC) conducted its 23rd Regular Meeting on May 30 at the AFP Headquarters.

The AFP MSGC Chairperson, Mr. Francisco F. Del Rosario, Jr. represented by Mr. Rex Drilon II, and the Chief of Staff, AFP (CSAFP) General Andres C Centino PA, presided over the meeting. In attendance were regular MSGC members; the Vice Chief of Staff, AFP (VCSAFP), LtGen Arthur M Cordura PAF; the Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP (TDCSAFP), LtGen Charlton Sean M Gaerlan PN(M); the AFP Joint Staff, and selected Personal and Special Staff.