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CSAFP Receives Deputy Commander of US INDOPACOM at AFP General Headquarters

News Blog 22 October 2024

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—General Romeo S. Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP), welcomed Lieutenant General Joshua Rudd, Deputy Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (US INDOPACOM), during his courtesy call on October 22, 2024, at the AFP General Headquarters. The meeting further solidified defense relations and cooperation between the Philippines and the United States, focusing on regional security and joint initiatives.

(Photo by SSg Ambay/ PAOAFP)

AFP Launches Mental Health Wellness Program

News Blog 22 October 2024

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) launched its Mental Health Wellness Program on October 21, here with AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. as the Guest of Honor and Speaker. The program is a key initiative aimed at promoting mental health awareness, resilience, and holistic well-being among AFP personnel.

AFP Honors LtGen Gaerlan in a Change of Chief of Office and Retirement Ceremony

News Blog 17 October 2024

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City— The Armed Forces of the Philippines held a Change of Chief of Office and Retirement Ceremony, honoring Lt. General Charlton Sean M Gaerlan as he stepped down from his post as The AFP Deputy Chief of Staff (TDCSAFP), held on October 16, here.

AFP Renders Honor to VADM Adaci in an Exit Call

News Blog 16 October 2024

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City— The Armed Forces of the Philippines rendered arrival honors to Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr., the Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy, during his exit call to the AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S Brawner Jr. on October 16, 2024, here.

Vice Admiral Adaci is a member of the Philippine Military Academy “Makatao” Class of 1989. Prior his current stint, he commanded the Naval Forces Western Mindanao, the Naval Installation Command, and the Fleet-Marine Ready Force.

The visit occurred ahead of Vice Admiral Adaci’s upcoming retirement in November, marking 39 years of distinguished career and invaluable service.

Photo by SSg Ambay/PAOAFP

CSAFP Joins Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction Opening Ceremony

News Blog 15 October 2024

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City— Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo S Brawner Jr, joined the Opening Ceremony of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) held today at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City.