CSAFP welcomes newly promoted officers 

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CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City — General Romeo Brawner Jr., the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP), received the 39-newly promoted officers for a courtesy visit after taking oath before the President here on May 13, 2024.

During the courtesy call, General Brawner Jr. welcomed the newly promoted officers, congratulating them on their well-deserved achievements and reaffirming the AFP's commitment to upholding peace, security, and stability.

PH-US cap Balikatan 2024, mark milestone in defense cooperation

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CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Armed Forces successfully concluded Balikatan 2024 with a closing ceremony held here on Friday, May 10, 2024, marking the culmination of the most comprehensive iteration of the annual defense exercise yet.

The closing ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, with the Secretary of National Defense, Gilberto Teodoro Jr., as Guest of Honor and Speaker, along with the US Ambassador to the Philippines, Her Excellency Marykay Loss Carlson, and AFP Chief of Staff, General Romeo Brawner Jr.

Exercise Balikatan 39-24 showcases joint firepower

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CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – In a display of unparalleled interoperability and combined might, Philippine and US forces successfully conducted a maritime strike exercise as part of Balikatan 2024.

PH-US Armed Forces strike mock target, exhibit deterrence capability

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CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States Armed Forces successfully executed maritime strike exercises at La Paz Sand Dunes in Laoag on May 8, 2024, as part of the Exercise Balikatan 39-2024.

A maritime strike exercise is a strategic military operation conducting integrated land, sea, and air platforms to simultaneously sense, target, and strike against simulated targets at sea. This aims to strengthen maritime security capabilities and proficiency in naval interdiction and deterrence operations.

AFP Statement on Chinese Embassy in Manila’s claim of a “new model” of conduct in the West Philippines Sea.

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AFP Statement on Chinese Embassy in Manila’s claim of a “new model” of conduct in the West Philippines Sea.

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