NEWS

A LEADER'S PERSPECTIVE

News Blog 10 May 2023

General Andres C Centino PA, The Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP), served as the lecturer during the Field Study Visit of the Master in National Security Administration (MNSA) Regular Course students of the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP) at the AFP Headquarters today, May 10.

AFP, UP Manila forge partnership for training, cooperation

News Blog 10 May 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—General Andres Centino, Chief of Staff of the AFP, and Dr Carmencita Padilla, Chancellor of the University of the Philippines-Manila, signed a Memorandum of Agreement on May 10 that will strengthen the partnership of the two institutions in promoting dental advocacy, education, and training in the country.

The MOA signed at the AFP General Headquarters will support the continuing education of military and civilian dentists of the AFP with the UPM College of Dentistry as the primary training provider. In return, the AFP through the Office of the Chief Dental Service will support the various dental community projects of UP.

AFP Chief meets U.S. Army Chief

News Blog 10 May 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City--General Andres Centino, the Chief of Staff of the AFP, met with General James McConville, Chief of Staff of the United States Army, during the latter's courtesy visit at the AFP General Headquarters on May 10.

In their meeting, the two military leaders discussed the growing bilateral relationship between the Philippines and the United States, which was highlighted by the recent visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to the United States.

DONATION AND GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

News Blog 06 May 2023

AFP Chief of Staff, General Andres C Centino PA served as the Guest of Honor and Speaker during the Armed Forces and Police Mutual Benefit Association, Inc. (AFPMBAI) Handover of Donation and Groundbreaking Ceremony on May 05, 2023 in Cebu City.

Philippines showcases next innovative concept and wins 3rd place in Young ASEAN Military Medicine Officer research presentation

News Blog 04 May 2023

CPT PORTIA ANGELA C PARILLA MC, an Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgeon representing the Philippines, made the country proud by earning third place among 10 delegates in the Young ASEAN Military Medicine Officer (YAMMO) presentation themed "Next Innovation" with her research presentation entitled "A Workshop for Training in Ear Framework Creation Using Silicone Dental Impression Material: A Surgical Innovation for Training" during the 10th ASEAN Chiefs of Military Medicine Conference (ACMMC) held on 13-17 March 2023 in Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand. The competition aimed to showcase innovative solutions for military medical care that could be implemented in the ASEAN region.