CAMP AGUINALOD, Quezon City -- LtGen Jimmy D. Larida, Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (VCSAFP), welcomed LtGen Michael Cederholm, Commanding General of the I Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. Marine Corps, and Commander of the U.S. Joint Task Force for Balikatan 40-2025, during a courtesy visit held today, here.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quexon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Armed Forces through the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) set to launch Exercise Balikatan 2025, the 40th iteration of the long-standing bilateral defense drill, from April 21 to May 9, 2025, across different locations in the country. This year’s exercise with expanded participation from regional partners, underscores a shared commitment to peace, security, and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
As the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) intensifies its transition to territorial defense, it reaffirmed its robust internal security posture during the 49th Founding Anniversary celebration of the 2nd Infantry (Jungle Fighter) Division, Philippine Army, held today, April 14, at Camp Capinpin, Tanay, Rizal.
In a united front to safeguard democracy, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) joined forces with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), in an inter-agency command conference held on April 11 here, in preparation for the 2025 elections be conducted in an orderly and credible manner.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is set to significantly ramp up its modernization efforts with plans to procure more missile systems, warships, and multi-role fighter jets as it moves toward completing its air and missile defense integration. This initiative was outlined by AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. during his historic participation in the Raisina Dialogue held from 17 to 19 March 2025 in New Delhi, India.
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