AFP STATEMENT | On APM explosion in Samar

The AFP condemns the communist terrorist group in their wanton use of banned anti-personnel mines (APM) that resulted to the death of Roel Lebico and Jerson Cabe at Barangay Magsaysay, Las Navas, Northern Samar on June 3. 

While on their way home from a hard day’s work in the construction of a farm-to-market road, the communist terrorist group detonated an APM and fired their guns on them in another case of IHL violation by the CTG.

AFP receives care packages for troops from UP Cadet Alumni Org

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) received care packages from the University of the Philippines Cadet Alumni Organization (UPCAO) during a Handover Ceremony conducted today, June 05, 2023 at the AFP Headquarters.

The packages were handed over by Ms. Maria Christina Cecelia Hernandez, Founder, UPCAO to MGen Gabriel C Viray III PA, Deputy Chief of Staff for Civil-Military Operations, J7. 

AFP bares gains against communist, local terrorist groups for the month of May

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) continue to weaken the communist and local threat groups as 27 terrorists died, 125 surrendered, and 11 were apprehended in military operations in the month of May. 

Against the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG), notable accomplishments were the successful focused military operations conducted by the 62nd Infantry Battalion in Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental and Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental on May 20 to 21, that resulted in the death of ten (10) communist terrorists and capture of 14 high-powered firearms, various ammunition, explosives, and other war materiel. 

AFP holds 23rd Multi-Sector Governance Council Meeting

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines Multi-Sector Governance Council (AFP MSGC) conducted its 23rd Regular Meeting on May 30 at the AFP Headquarters.
 
The AFP MSGC Chairperson, Mr. Francisco F. Del Rosario, Jr. represented by Mr. Rex Drilon II, and the Chief of Staff, AFP (CSAFP) General Andres C Centino PA, presided over the meeting. In attendance were regular MSGC members; the Vice Chief of Staff, AFP (VCSAFP), LtGen Arthur M Cordura PAF; the Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP (TDCSAFP), LtGen Charlton Sean M Gaerlan PN(M); the AFP Joint Staff, and selected Personal and Special Staff.

Philippines, Indonesian Armed Forces conclude Training Activity in Bulacan

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines and Indonesian National Armed Forces officially closed the 15th iteration of Training Activity Dolphine XV-23 on Monday, May 29 at the First Scout Ranger Regiment (FSRR) headquarters in Camp Tecson, San Miguel, Bulacan.
 
Brigadier General Freddie T Dela Cruz, Regiment Commander of FSRR, presided over the closing ceremony that underscored the successful attainment of the exercise goals. He also led the presentation of certificates to the participants and a token of gratitude to the TNI-AD.

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