CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) formally marked a new chapter for its premier strategic hub as Major General Thad Rufino P Candelario PAF, assumed leadership of the Strategic Command, AFP during a Change of Command Ceremony held on March 24.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Western Command (WESCOM) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) celebrated its 50th Founding Anniversary on March 23, 2026, at the Citystate Asturias Hotel in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, celebrating five decades of steadfast service in safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- In celebration of National Women’s Month, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), through its Gender and Development Office, successfully conducted “Run with Her 2026,” a meaningful Run for a Cause anchored on the theme: “Serbisyo at Takbong Alay ng Sandatahang Lakas Para kina Juana at Juan Tungo sa Kapayapaan at Maayos na Kalusugan,” held today, here.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), together with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), successfully conducted a Bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in Manila Bay and waters off Mariveles, Bataan on March 20, 2026.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) successfully co-presided over the Mutual Defense Board-Security Engagement Board Standing Committees’ Meeting (SCM) at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, from 05 to 06 March 2026, reaffirming the strength and adaptability of the Philippines–US alliance amid evolving regional security challenges.

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