NEWS

WESTMINCOM CHANGE OF COMMAND

News Blog 06 September 2023

Major General Steve D. Crespillo, formerly the Vice Commander of the Philippine Army, has assumed the role of Commander for the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom). He replaced LtGen Roy M Galido PA who is now the Army Commanding General. This transition occurred during a Change of Command Ceremony on September 5, 2023, at WestMinCom's headquarters in Camp Navarro, Zamboanga City. The ceremony was overseen by General Romeo S. Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Photos by: SSg Cesar P. Lopez

Story by: OACPA

Philippines, United States strengthen maritime cooperation in a bilateral sail

News Blog 04 September 2023

Philippine Navy’s BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) and US Navy’s USS Ralph Johnson sail through Philippine waters to carry out Division Tactics rehearsal.

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – As a testament to a robust maritime cooperation, the Philippines and United States are currently conducting a bilateral sail in the Philippine waters located west of Palawan.

The activity is done under the Mutual Defense Board – Security Engagement Board framework that aims to develop operational interoperability between the navies of the two countries.

CA Confirmation | CSAFP and other AFP officers

News Blog 31 August 2023

General Romeo Brawner Jr, CSAFP, and other senior military officers pose for a photo with the members of the Commission on Appointments during the deliberation their ad interim appointments on August 30.

Thirty generals, flag officers, and senior military officers led by General Romeo Brawner Jr, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, receive confirmation on their interim appointments and nomination from the Commission on Appointments on August 30. The list included a colonel, 25 commodores/brigadier generals, and three major generals. The confirmation of appointments made by the President is a Constitutional exercise. It also signifies the AFP’s affirmation of civilian authority over the military as enshrined in the Philippine Constitution.

PRESS STATEMENT | On the anniversary of the Mutual Defense Treaty

News Blog 30 August 2023

The MDT is one of the pillars of our national security. The mechanisms under it shall continue to be implemented to further enhance the capability of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to perform its constitutional duty of protecting our national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Metrobank Foundation bestows 2023 Outstanding Filipinos to Soldier-Awardees

News Blog 30 August 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – Soldier-awardees of the 2023 Metrobank Outstanding Filipinos from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) were conferred with their awards as exceptional public servants in a Conferment Ceremony conducted on August 29 in Taguig City.

“Our aim has been to recognize those who have demonstrated exemplary leadership, integrity, and a genuine commitment to serving the people. Today’s recognition is not meant to be an endpoint. It is a call to action, a call for us to rally behind our police officers, our soldiers, our teachers, and other public officials to support their endeavors and to demand excellence from those who hold public office,” said Hon. Francis Joseph Escudero, Chairperson of the Final Board of Judges, during the ceremony.