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AFP, USINDOPACOM Complete Successful Bilateral Maritime Exercise
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), successfully conducted a Bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the West Philippine Sea from June 14 to 19, marking the fourth PH–US MCA conducted this 2026.
AFP Statement On Standing in Solidarity with Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr.
READ | AFP Statement On Standing in Solidarity with Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr.
AFP joins 128th Philippine Independence Day Commemoration
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) joined the nation in commemorating the 128th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence through its participation in the Flag-Raising and Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Rizal National Monument and the Parada ng Kalayaan at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on June 12, 2026.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City--The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has announced the implementation of heightened security measures across its military camps as a testament to the AFP's commitment to the PH-US General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) aimed at fortifying bilateral relations and enhancing overall security capabilities.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—Following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s historic speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue, the Armed Forces of the Philippines echoed the importance of the open, inclusive, and rules-based international order and the role of military and civilian personnel of the AFP in its success.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Eastern Mindanao Command (EASTMINCOM) held a Retirement and Change of Command Ceremony to appoint Major General Jose Maria Cuerpo II as its acting Commander, replacing Lieutenant General Greg Almerol who relinquished his post after reaching mandatory retirement age.
The ceremony was presided over by Lieutenant General Charlton Sean Gaerlan, The Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP, representing the AFP Chief of Staff on May 31, 2024 at the Naval Station Felix Apolinario in Camp Panacan, Davao City.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) installed Marine Colonel Ferdinand Marcelino as the new The Provost Marshal General (TPMG) AFP in a Change of Chief of Office and Retirement Ceremony on May 31 in Tejeros Hall here.
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