CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City - Arnisadors and Eskrimadors from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) dominated the recently concluded 16th World Eskrima Kali Aris Federation (WEKAF) Championship held in Mandaue City, Cebu from 17-22 July 2022, defeating participants from eight countries.

The AFP sent nine soldier-athletes who contributed 13 gold, eight silver and three bronze medals to the overall medal standing.

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The Armed Forces of the Philippines opened on Monday, August 1, its month-long commemoration of the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) with an oath-taking ceremony at the General Headquarters in Quezon City.

Brig. Gen. Joel Alejandro S Nacnac, Director of the AFP Center for Law of Armed Conflict, led the reading of the pledge that reaffirms the AFP’s adherence to the principles of IHL and commitment to its promulgation to all military and civilian personnel.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines flies the Philippine flag at half-staff in mourning of former President Fidel V Ramos during the flag-raising ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Monday, August 1. AFP officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian human resources wore black bands to commiserate with the passing of the former Commander-in-Chief.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines mourns the passing of the 12th President of the Republic of the Philippines, Fidel V. Ramos, who died on Sunday, July 31.