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COURTESY CALL | General Daniel Hokanson, Chief of the US National Guard Bureau

News Blog 20 May 2023

The Armed Forces of the Philippines welcomes General Daniel Hokanson, Chief of the US National Guard Bureau, during his courtesy visit at the AFP General Headquarters on May 20. He was met by MGen Joel Alejandro Nacnac, the Deputy Chief of Staff for Reservist and Retiree Affairs, J9, and other senior officers of the GHQ.

In their meeting, the two affirmed the PH-US's commitment to strengthen their partnership, especially in advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific region and a rules-based international order.

The two officers also discussed possible future engagements in reserve force development, best practice sharing, training, and high-level subject matter exchanges. They also shared perspectives on the utilization of the US National Guard and the role of reservists in law enforcement and humanitarian assistance and disaster response. (Photo by PFC Carmelotes/PAO, AFP)

TROOPS VISIT | 702nd Brigade

News Blog 19 May 2023

The Chief of Staff, AFP (CSAFP) General Andres C Centino PA, visited the troops of the 702nd Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, Philippine Army at Camp Lt. Tito B Abat, Brgy Calaoacan, Manaoag, Pangasinan on May 19. In his talk to the troops, the CSAFP commended them for reducing the internal security threats in the area, which is a manifestation of the accomplishment of the AFP’s campaign to end the insurgency.

The CSAFP also inspected the facilities of the Wallace Air Station in San Fernando, La Union, under the 580th Aircraft Control and Warning Wing of the Philippine Air Force. The CSAFP emphasized to the troops the importance of resources for defense preparedness. Likewise, he reminded them to maintain discipline and professionalism in performing their duties. "We are being trusted by the public, suklian natin ng magandang serbisyo," urged the CSAFP. //(Photo by Sgt Ambay/PAOAFP)

WESTERN FRONTIER

News Blog 19 May 2023

AFP Chief of Staff, General Andres C Centino PA, joins Senator Jose "Jinggoy" Estrada Jr in visiting Pag-asa Island, Kalayaan municipality on May 18 as part of his survey of ongoing military projects in the Western Command joint area of operations. They were accompanied by LtGen Stephen Parreño, Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force, and Commodore Alan Javier, Commander of the Naval Forces West. The delegation also boarded the Philippine Navy vessel BRP MANGYAN deployed for maritime operations in the area.

TROOPS VISIT | WESCOM

News Blog 18 May 2023

As part of his important role as the Chief of Staff, AFP (CSAFP), General Andres C Centino PA visited units under the Western Command (WESCOM) to check on the condition and morale of the troops in Palawan on May 17.

The CSAFP visited AFP troops at the Naval Station Narciso Del Rosario in Balabac; Headquarters Tactical Operations Wing West, Antonio Bautista Air Base; Headquarters Naval Forces West, Naval Station Carlito Cunanan in Puerto Princesa City; and Headquarters Western Command at Camp General Artemio G Ricarte where he was welcomed by WESCOM's Deputy Commander, BGen Amado V Dela Paz PAF.

EDCA SITES VISIT

News Blog 18 May 2023

AFP Chief of Staff, General Andres C Centino PA, visited yesterday, May 17 one of the four additional EDCA sites located in Balabac, Palawan. His delegation inspected the 3-kilometer runway currently being constructed in the island of Balabac which is part of the Tatag ng Imprastraktura Para sa Kapayapaan and Seguridad (TIKAS) program of the DND and DPWH that started in 2017. Once completed, the airstrip is intended to service both military and civilian aircraft and is expected to boost military presence and detect intrusions in the strategic maritime routes. As part of EDCA projects, an HADR warehouse, barracks and other facilities will be constructed within the vicinity of the Balabac airstrip under the PAF Forward Operating Base.