NEWS

DND approves the activation of the Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group

News Blog 25 June 2022

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City - The Department of National Defense (DND) has approved the activation of the Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group (VPSPG), a dedicated unit that will ensure the safety and security of the Vice President of the Philippines and her family.

In a ceremony held at the AFP General Headquarters on Friday, June 24, AFP Chief of Staff General Andres C Centino led the activation of the VPSPG, which was formerly the Vice Presidential Security Detachment. The Chief of Staff likewise installed Lt. Col. Rene J Giroy PA as the first Group Commander of VPSPG.

AFP fetes SEA Games athletes, bar passers

News Blog 24 June 2022

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) gave recognition to soldier-athletes and their coaches who won medals during the 31st South East Asian (SEA) games, and to AFP personnel who passed the latest bar exam in a ceremony at the AFP General Headquarters on Tuesday, June 21.

AFP Chief of Staff General Andres C Centino PA led the awarding of 74 military officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian human resources.

Symposium highlights Philippine Air Force's journey to operational and organizational excellence

News Blog 24 June 2022

CAMP AGUINALDO, QUEZON CITY - The Philippine Air Force (PAF) conducted the Air Force Symposium 2022 in Mariott Hotel, Pasay City on June 22 as part of its 75th-anniversary celebration.

The symposium echoes PAF's anniversary theme: "Leading an Innovative, Progressive, Adaptive and Dependable Air Force for Peace, Security, and Development."

AFP Statement on the Appointment of Gen Faustino Jr (Ret) as OIC, DND

News Blog 24 June 2022

The Armed Forces of the Philippines welcomes the appointment of retired General Jose C Faustino Jr as officer-in-charge of the Department of National Defense under the Marcos administration.

His over 38 years of military service that culminated in him being the AFP Chief of Staff gave him exclusive and firsthand knowledge of the country's security and defense situation.

The AFP will support General Faustino's plans and programs as we face our country's present and future challenges.///

AFP Awards Campaign Battle Streamers to 4ID units

News Blog 21 June 2022

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) awarded the Campaign Battle Streamers to Army units belonging to the 4th Infantry ‘Diamond’ Division in recognition of their achievements against Communist NPA Terrorists (CNTs) on Monday, June 20.

The AFP Chief of Staff, General Andres Centino presided over the awarding ceremony held at the 4ID headquarters in Camp Edilberto Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City.