CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) joined the Royal Thai Armed Forces Day Reception held on February 19 at Mayuree Ballroom I, Dusit Thani Manila, reaffirming the enduring friendship and defense cooperation between the Philippines and Thailand.
14th PH-AUS-US Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity Highlights Enduring Maritime Collaboration
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), alongside the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) successfully completed the 14th Philippine-Australia-United States Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) on February 15-16, 2026 in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The two-day exercise, spanning the waters of the WPS reinforces the continuity of multilateral cooperation and reflects the participating nations’ sustained commitment to strengthening maritime security in the region.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) honored the distinguished service and leadership of Vice Admiral Alfonso F. Torres Jr. PN during the Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony held on February 16, 2026, at Bonifacio Naval Station, Taguig City.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) held the Change of Command Ceremony of the General Headquarters and Headquarters Support Command (GHQ & HSC), AFP on February 13, 2026 at Tejeros Hall, AFP Commissioned Officers Club House, CGEA, Quezon City.
Foreign state-linked media are spreading false narratives claiming that the Kadiwa ng Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda (KBBM) is a propaganda effort or provocation. The truth: KBBM is a civilian-led livelihood and food security program, run by BFAR and the Philippine Coast Guard, supporting Filipino fishermen operating lawfully within our Exclusive Economic Zone, fully recognized under international law.
Government maritime presence ensures the safety of civilians and supports lawful activities, in line with the State’s constitutional and legal mandate.
Disinformation threatens national security, public trust, and unity. The AFP calls on all Filipinos to verify facts, reject false narratives, and stand united in defending our sovereignty. Protecting our fishermen and exercising our rights in our own waters is not provocation—it is our duty.
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