CSAFP lauds PAF’s support to ground troops, ops

General Romeo Brawner Jr, the CSAFP, poses for a photo with the officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian employees of the Philippine Air Force at the Villamor Air Base during his official visit and talk to troops on September 25. (Photo by TSg Obinque/PAO, AFP)

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—General Romeo Brawner Jr, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, lauded the Philippine Air Force for its dedication towards serving the country as he thanked its pilots and crew who have supported ground troops in its operations over the years.

The CSAFP gave this message to the officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian employees in Villamor Air Base during his visit and talk to troops on September 25.

Tourists flock to 6ID’s ‘Symbol of Peace’

MGen Alex Rillera, 6ID Commander, poses for a photo with visitors of the Symbol of Peace in Camp Siongco, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao Del Norte.

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The Symbol of Peace inaugurated on Thursday, September 21, is now attracting tourists and raising awareness on the government’s whole-of-nation efforts to end all armed conflict.

The monument is an eighteen-foot replica of an M-16 crafted from dismantled firearms that were confiscated, captured, recovered or were surrendered to the military as part of its efforts to end violence and proliferation of illegal firearms in the Bangsamoro region.

PH, Canadian Navy sail together in WPS

Philippine Navy's BRP Antonio Luna (FF151) and the Canadian Navy's HMCS Ottawa during their joint sail on September 21 in the West Philippine Sea. (Photo from WESCOM)

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City--More nations are sailing with the Philippines as the Philippine Navy guided-missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF151) completed a bilateral sail in the West Philippine Sea on September 21 this time with the Canadian Halifax-class frigate HMCS Ottawa (FFH341).

Starting at around 7:23 in the morning, the two ships met and established radio communications in the vicinity of Malampaya Natural Gas Platform and performed maneuvers for Officers of the Watch (OOWs) that lasted until around 10 o'clock. 

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

In celebration of the International Day of Peace, personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) joined the Peace One Day Forum 2023 initiated by the Rotary International District 3830 on September 21 at the Asia Pacific College, Makati City. (Photo by PO3 Viluan Ret/PAOAFP)

Coinciding with the International Day of Peace, the role of the men and women in uniform in peacebuilding was recognized by the Rotary International District 3830 during the Peace One Day Forum 2023 on September 21 at the Asia Pacific College, Makati City.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines joined the Rotary-initiated forum which focused on the Quest for a Hopeful and Peaceful World and provided an in-depth understanding of the country's current peace and security landscape. It also serves as a call to action for law enforcement bodies and the community to collectively work together in promoting peace amidst challenges./// (Photo by PO3 Viluan Ret/PAOAFP)

CSAFP calls for talks to end divide

General Romeo Brawner Jr with OPAPRU Secretary Carlito Garlvez Jr and other guests lead the unveiling of the Symbol of Peace on September 21 at the headquarters of 6th Infantry Division in Maguindanao del Norte. (Photo by PFC Carmelotes/PAO, AFP)

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—General Romeo Brawner Jr, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP), called for ‘meaningful conversations’ to end conflict and foster understanding during the unveiling and blessing of the Symbol of Peace on September 21 at the headquarters of 6th Infantry Division in Maguindanao del Norte.

The monument is an eighteen-foot replica of an M-16 crafted from dismantled firearms that were confiscated, captured, recovered or were surrendered to the military as part of its efforts to end violence and proliferation of illegal firearms in the Bangsamoro region.

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