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AFP STATEMENT | On the death of General Biazon

News Blog 12 June 2023

The Armed Forces of the Philippines extends its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of General Rodolfo Biazon who passed away this Monday, June 12.

General Biazon served as AFP Chief of Staff from January 24 to April 12, 1991, the first one to come from the ranks of the Philippine Marines. Prior to this, he also served as the AFP Vice Chief of Staff, Commanding General of AFP NCR Defense Command and Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps.

AFP’s modern firepower to appear in 125th PH independence rites

News Blog 11 June 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City - The Armed Forces of the Philippines is all set to join the 125th Independence Day Celebration tomorrow, June 12, with its modern firepower and assets joining the marquee parade as a show of enhanced territorial defense capability by the military.

Four ground-based air defense systems surface-to-air missiles, two Autonomous Truck-Mounted Howitzer System 155mm self-propelled artillery will feature in the civic-military parade, while two A-29B Super Tucano, one AH-1S Cobra attack helicopter, two Blackhawks, and two AW-109 naval helicopters will take the skies.

AFP STATEMENT | On 125th Philippine Independence Day

News Blog 11 June 2023

Nakikiisa ang Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas sa lahat ng Pilipino sa buong mundo sa pagdiriwang ng ika-125 anibersaryo ng kalayaan ng ating bansa.

Habang ating pinapahalagahan ang kalayaang ipinagkaloob sa atin ng mga bayaning nakibaka at nag-alay ng kanilang buhay, tayo ay matibay at matapang na haharap sa mga pagsubok, bitbit ang mga mahahalagang aral hango sa makulay na kasaysayan. Sa ating pinagsama-samang lakas at kaalaman, madali nating makakamtan ang hangarin para sa isang mapayapa at maunlad na pamayanan.

Empowered BARMM chiefs, cooperation with military key in peace success

News Blog 11 June 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City-–The Armed Forces of the Philippines, through the Western Mindanao Command, attributed the successful Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) meeting on June 10 in Maimbung, Sulu to the whole-of-nation approach as it empowered local government units (LGUs) to spearhead peace and development efforts in their provinces.

"The meet, which for the first time was held in Sulu, was due to the cooperation of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) political and spiritual leaders' embracing their responsibility to maintain peace and security in the region," said LTC Enrico Gil Ileto, Chief of the Public Affairs Office, AFP.

"The conduct of conventional and non-conventional military activities also helped significantly reduce threats and raised trust between the government and the local communities," he added.

The meeting was attended by various national and local leaders. It has served as a forum for thoughtful discussion and strategic planning aimed at fostering peace, stability, and progress across the region.

BARMM holds historic first RPOC meeting in Sulu

News Blog 10 June 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City--The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) holds its Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) meeting in Maimbung, Sulu today, June 10, with the different BARMM provincial officials in attendance.

The RPOC is the first to be held in Sulu and marks the significant improvements in the security situation in the area, alongside the unity of the different provincial governors of BARMM in implementing their peace and order programs.