NEWS

7 NPA terrorists yield to AFP in Davao Del Norte

News Blog 04 March 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City - Seven communist NPA terrorists (CNTs) yielded to the 56th Infantry Battalion of the 1003rd Infantry Brigade under the Philippine Army's 10th Infantry Division (10ID) in Talaingod, Davao del Norte, on April 8.

Lieutenant Colonel Osmalik Tayaban identified the surrenderees on their aliases as Mamiloy, Onyok, Trisha, Toryo/Dayan, Mars, Marvin, Dante (true names withheld for their protection). They brought two (2) AK47 Rifles and one (1) IMI Israel AR Galil Rifle.

“Don’t quit,” says AFP Chief of Staff to PMA “Talang Dangal” Class 2026

News Blog 04 March 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The AFP Chief of Staff, General Andres C Centino PA, served as the Guest of Honor and Speaker during the Recognition Rites of the Philippine Military Academy “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026 on Saturday, March 04, 2023, at Fort Del Pilar, Baguio City.

The CSAFP, who belongs to PMA “Maringal” Class of 1988, was welcomed by the Officers, Enlisted Personnel, Cadets, and Civilian Human Resources at the Academy under the leadership of PMA Superintendent LtGen Rowen S Tolentino PA.

In his remarks, the CSAFP addressed four audiences: the fourthclass cadets or plebes; the upperclass cadets; the families and loved ones of the plebes; and the entire PMA. As an alumnus of the Academy, he shared the same pride as a cadet 39 years ago and asked the 310 newly-recognized cadets to “manifest the level of maturity and sense of responsibility worthy of the trust and respect of your upperclassmen and mentors.”

“In the days ahead, we will ask even more of you, in the fortitude of spirit, keenness of mind, and generosity of camaraderie. But know that the more challenging the times become, the better prepared you will be for the demands and trials that await you once you are outside of the Academy,” as the CSAFP shared one of the most important plebe-knowledges that he kept to his heart, the poem “Don’t Quit.”

AFP welcomes new Sergeant Major

News Blog 03 March 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City — The Armed Forces of the Philippines conducted a Change of Chief of Office and Retirement Ceremony for the AFP Sergeant Major (AFPSM) with the Chief of Staff, AFP, General Andres C Centino PA as the Presiding Officer on March 03, 2023 at the AFP General Headquarters.

The Change of Chief of Office Ceremony also marked the retirement of the outgoing AFPSM, First Chief Master Sergeant Rogelio O Obillo PN(M). He turned over his duties to the incoming AFPSM, Master Chief Petty Officer Joe Marie V Lucero PN, who took the post in an acting capacity.

Be a hero to our heroes' children in the 6th HERO Golf Cup

News Blog 03 March 2023

The HERO Golf Cup is an annual charity golf tournament organized by the HERO (Help Educate and Rear Orphans) Foundation, Inc. Now on its 6th year, all proceeds of the tournament will go to help fund the educational needs of orphaned children and dependent siblings of soldiers who were permanently incapacitated or killed due to enemy action or during disaster relief operations.

AFP Vice Chief talks to troops, advocates Gender and Development

News Blog 02 March 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Vice Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines (VCSAFP), LtGen Arthur M Cordura PAF, conducted a talk to the troops advocating Gender and Development at the AFP General Headquarters today, March 02, 2023.

BGen Armand M Arevalo PA, commander of the General Headquarters and Headquarters Service Command, AFP (GHQ & HSC, AFP) welcomed LtGen Cordura, who is also the Chairperson of the AFP Gender and Development Focal Point System Executive Committee.