CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City--The AFP and the Australian Defense Force (ADF) solidified their partnership ahead of the Indo-Pacific Endeavor 2023 (IPE23) scheduled in various countries, including the Philippines, from June to October this year.

Vice Chief of Staff, AFP LtGen Arthur Cordura met with the IPE23 Commander, Air Commodore Anthony McCormack, at the AFP General Headquarters today, 17 March. The ADF team for IPE23 is in the country to plan for the Philippine leg of the activity which is expected to be held in August. Primarily, IPE23 will focus on territorial defense and island maneuver operations.

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP (TDCSAFP), VAdm Rommel Anthony SD Reyes PN, was honored with a Testimonial Parade and Review as he bid farewell to the active military service in a Retirement Ceremony conducted at the General Headquarters on March 15.

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines has dedicated transport flights to its personnel who avail of rest and recreation (R&R) after several months of deployment in far-flung areas.

A total of 41 troops who are deployed in the province of Sulu under the Philippine Army's 11th Infantry Division were transported through the Philippine Air Force C295 plane and brought to Isabela on March 15 to enjoy their much-deserved vacation with their families and loved ones. R&R is a privilege given to soldiers after long months of deployment and combat duty.