BARMM holds historic first RPOC meeting in Sulu

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.

RETIREMENT CEREMONY | BGen Calambuhay

The Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, AJ3, BGen Glenn Jun C Calambuhay PA delivers his valedictory address during the Retirement Ceremony in his honor as he officially wrapped up his active military service on June 09 at the Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City. The Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, J3, MGen Fernando M Reyeg PA served as the Presiding Officer during the ceremony where he thanked BGen Calambuhay for his contributions to the Armed Forces of the Philippines. “After years of loyal service to the AFP, I am sure you feel an immense sense of pride for dedicating so much time and effort to the organization. The AFP is truly grateful for your sacrifices. Thank you for your service to our nation,” said MGen Reyeg./// (Photo by Pfc Carmerlotes PN(M), PAOAFP)

AFP joins 2nd Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) participated in the conduct of the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) today, June 08 here at the General Headquarters.

AFP Officers, Enlisted Personnel, and Civilian Human Resources performed the Duck, Cover and Hold procedure at their respective units and offices. 

Col Baclor cedes public affairs chief post to LtCol Ileto

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City--Col Jorry Baclor, the Chief of the Public Affairs Office AFP (PAOAFP), relinquished his post to LtCol Enrico Gil Ileto in a Change of Chief of Office Ceremony on June 8 at the General Headquarters here with The Deputy Chief of Staff AFP, LtGen Charlton Sean Gaerlan, as the presiding officer.

Col Baclor held the post since November 2021 and has since led the AFP’s public affairs campaigns in internal security operations, international defense and security engagements, humanitarian assistance and disaster response, and the AFP Transformation Roadmap and modernization program. 

AFP STATEMENT | On the Appointment of new DND Secretary

The AFP welcomes the appointment of Atty Gilbert Teodoro as the new Secretary of National Defense and commits its all-out support to the new leadership of the One Defense Team.
 
We believe that his decisive leadership, professional competence, and wealth of experience, highlighted by his previous assignment as the defense chief from 2007 to 2009, will help build upon our gains in the defense and security of the country.
 
The AFP also renders its snappiest salute to Senior Usec Carlito Galvez Jr., the outgoing DND Officer-in-Charge, for his inspiring and dedicated leadership in the Defense Department. Thank you for your service, Sir!

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