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CSAFP meets with USARPAC Commanding General

News Blog 12 April 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City-- The Chief of Staff, AFP (CSAFP) General Andres C Centino PA, met with the Commanding General of the US Army Pacific, General Charles Flynn, during the latter's courtesy visit today at the AFP General Headquarters.

The meeting focused on the continuing cooperation between the AFP and the US Armed Forces, particularly in the army-to-army partnership.

AFPMBAI turns over 2-story Modular facility to Philippine Army

News Blog 12 April 2023

Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City – The Armed Forces and Police Mutual Benefit Association (AFPMBAI) officially turned over to the Philippine Army the 2-story modular facility on April 11 at Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila.

The Chief of Staff, AFP Gen Andres C Centino PA, and AFPMBAI President and CEO Maj. Gen. Rizaldo B. Limoso (Ret), handed over the signed deed of donation and symbolic key to the Commanding General, Philippine Army Lt. Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr.

PH-US troops conduct friendship jump

News Blog 12 April 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO QUEZON CITY - Fifty-two free fallers from the Special Operations Command Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States Special Operations Command Pacific joined the Bilateral Military Freefall Friendship Jump as part of the ongoing Balikatan Exercises on April 11, 2023.

Using two (2) Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey Aircraft of the US Air Force, the freefall and airborne qualified soldiers jumped at an altitude of 9,000 feet above ground level (AGL) and parachuted towards the Drop Zone Royce, Brgy Liwayway, Sta Rosa, Nueva Ecija.

Philippines, United States officially kick off largest Balikatan to date

News Blog 11 April 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Philippines and the United States formally opened the largest Exercise Balikatan on Tuesday, April 11, at the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) General Headquarters.

With over 17,500 combined troops from the AFP and the U.S. military, the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise will highlight four (4) major events: Command Post Exercise, Cyber Defense Exercise, Field Training Exercise, and Humanitarian Civic Assistance.

ARAW NG KAGITINGAN 2023

News Blog 10 April 2023

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Chief of Staff, General Andres C Centino PA joins the Commander -in-Chief, President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr. in celebration of the 81st Anniversary of the Araw ng Kagitingan today, April 10 at Mount Samat National Shrine, Pilar, Bataan.

The activity aims to honor the sacrifices of Filipino war veterans during World War II and to remind every Filipino of their heroism and courage in protecting the country. Likewise, the event commemorates the historical "Death March" by Filipino and American soldiers from Bataan to Tarlac on April 9, 1942.

This year's celebration evolves on the theme, "Kagitingan ng mga Beterano, Pundasyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino." (Photo by Sgt Ambay PA, PAOAFP)