NEWS

Philippine Inter-Agency Contingent returns from Turkiye mission

News Blog 01 March 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The AFP joined other government agency officials in welcoming the Philippine Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent (PIAHC) to Turkiye on February 28 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

The PIAHC was deployed in Turkiye on February 8 to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit the country.

MORALE AND WELFARE

News Blog 28 February 2023

The CSAFP, General Andres C Centino PA, visits the troops stationed in Sultan Kudarat, Marawi City, and Cagayan De Oro City today in a campaign to boost the morale and check on the welfare of military personnel on the frontlines.

In his talk with the troops, he reminded the officers of the importance of seeing firsthand the condition on the ground and being visible to the men and women tasked with maintaining peace and security in far-flung communities.

AFP reiterates support for international peacekeeping

News Blog 28 February 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The AFP reiterated its support to international peacekeeping as it welcomed LtGen Andrew Harrison, the deputy commander of the UN Command in Korea (UNC-ROK), at the AFP General Headquarters today.

LtGen William N Gonzales PA, The Inspector General, AFP, welcomed LtGen Harrison and relayed the CSAFP's message of the AFP's steadfast commitment to the UNC-ROK in its mission of keeping the peace in the Korean peninsula.

Aus Defense Minister, CSAFP visit Army Troops in 6ID

News Blog 28 February 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Chief of Staff, AFP, General Andres Centino PA joined Hon. Richard Marles, the Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Defence (MinDef) of Australia on an official visit to the Headquarters, 6th Infantry Division (6ID) of the Philippine Army at Camp Siongco, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao today.

The Commander of the Western Mindanao Command (WESMINCOM), LtGen Roy Galido PA, along with the 6ID Commander, MGen Alex Rillera PA welcomed Hon. Marles and the CSAFP at the 6ID grounds.

CSAFP meets with US Naval Operations Chief

News Blog 28 February 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City-- The CSAFP, General Andres C Centino PA, met with Admiral Michael Gilday, Chief of US Naval Operations, during the latter's courtesy visit today at the AFP General Headquarters.

After the arrival honors rendered by the AFP, the two proceeded to the meeting that affirmed a robust military partnership between the US and the Philippines based on the Mutual Defense Treaty, including pursuing a free and open Indo-Pacific region.