CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City-The ad interim appointments of 46 generals, flag officers, and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) were confirmed by the Commission on Appointments (CA) on March 6 at the plenary session presided over by Senate President and CA Chairperson Juan Miguel Zubiri. 

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City —The Armed Forces of the Philippines through its Western Command is conducting a rotation and reprovisioning of troops stationed at BRP Sierra Madre (LS57) in Ayungin Shoal today, March 5.

The RoRe mission will involve two civilian contracted vessels (Unaizah May 1 and 4) supported by Philippine Navy and Philippine Coast Guard ships.

This action is a routine task to sustain military forces deployed in the West Philippine Sea and maintain Philippine presence in its exclusive economic zone. It also demonstrates the AFP's commitment to ensuring that every Filipino will rightfully benefit from this resource-rich region.

The rotation and reprovisioning of troops conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines and its Western Command for troops stationed at BRP Sierra Madre (LS57) in Ayungin Shoal today, March 5. While in the mission, the two civilian vessels (Unaizah May 1 and 4) and their Philippine Navy and Philippine Coast Guard escorts were harassed, blocked, and blasted with water cannon by Chinese coast guard vessels.

Said dangerous maneuvers at sea that put the lives of Filipino personnel at risk were properly documented, adding to a long list of incidents of  Chinese coast guard and maritime militia's illegal and irresponsible actions within our exclusive economic zone.

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The Armed Forces of the Philippines joined the National Women’s Month Celebration 2024 with a simultaneous flag-raising and kick-off ceremony on March 4 at the General Headquarters here. 

A series of activities was prepared in line with this year’s theme, “Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan.” An exhibit dubbed as, “HERStory of Women, Peace, and Security in the AFP” was also launched that will showcase milestones in women empowerment and gender equality programs in the military.