CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is set to significantly ramp up its modernization efforts with plans to procure more missile systems, warships, and multi-role fighter jets as it moves toward completing its air and missile defense integration. This initiative was outlined by AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. during his historic participation in the Raisina Dialogue held from 17 to 19 March 2025 in New Delhi, India.
Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (CJLOTS) operations reached a critical phase on 09 April 2025, with the arrival of Major General Franciso Lorenzo Jr PA, Commander of Armed Forces of the Philippines Education, Training, and Doctrine Command (AFPETDC), and Brigadier General Michael Logico PA, Deputy Commander of Philippine Army’s Training Command, in Dingalan, Aurora to monitor exercise progress and evaluate logistics coordination.
Significant progress is being made on the classroom renovation project at Brgy. Pulong Sampaloc Elementary School in Dona Remedios Trinidad (DRT), Bulacan, as of April 9, 2025, as part of the Humanitarian and Civic Assistance (HCA) program under Exercise Balikatan 40-2025.
As part of the ongoing Humanitarian Civic Action (HCA) program of Exercise Balikatan 40-2025, a successful Community Health Engagement (CHE) activity was conducted in Brgy. Dagupan, Lal-lo, Cagayan on April 9, 2025.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), joined President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr., in honoring fallen soldiers during the Paggunita sa mga Bayani sa Araw ng Kagitingan ceremony held on April 9 here, affirming the nation’s commitment to honor the ultimate sacrifice by ensuring swift and comprehensive support for the families of the heroes the nation lost.
