NEWS

AFP neutralizes 137 NPAs, local terrorists in the first quarter of 2023

News Blog 09 April 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – 137 members of the communist and local terrorists have been neutralized by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) following successful focused military operations across the country from January 1 to March 31, 2023.

Against the communist terrorist groups (CTGs), the AFP neutralized 82 regular members. Of these, 17 were killed in combat operations, 20 were apprehended or captured, and 45 surrendered to government forces.

TRIBUTE TO VETERANS

News Blog 05 April 2023

The Chief of Staff, AFP (CSAFP) General Andres C Centino PA, welcomes the participants and awardees in the Review in Honor of the Veterans on April 5 with the National Security Adviser, Secretary Eduardo Año, as the Guest of Honor and Speaker. The event in Fort Bonifacio pays tribute to war veterans who have served the country with honor and dignity.

Thirteen living awardees and one posthumous recipient were given plaques in recognition of their service.

In his remarks, the CSAFP urged everyone to reflect on the values and principles that the veterans defended. "This is our way of honoring, remembering, and recognizing the valor, bravery, and sacrifice of our veterans. We owe them an immeasurable debt of gratitude," the CSAFP said. /// (Photo by PFC Carmelotes/PAO, AFP)

AFP STATEMENT | On the Four (4) new EDCA Sites

News Blog 05 April 2023

The Armed Forces of the Philippines supports the decision of the President and Commander-in-Chief, His Excellency Ferdinand R Marcos Jr, designating the Naval Base Camilo Osias in Sta. Ana, Cagayan; Lal-lo Airport in Lal-lo, Cagayan; Camp Melchor Dela Cruz in Gamu, Isabela; and Balabac Island in Palawan as the new EDCA sites.

PAF transports military personnel on R&R

News Blog 05 April 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), through the Philippine Air Force (PAF)'s C-295 aircraft, transported military personnel availing the rest and recreation today, April 05.

Relics of St. Therese of the Child Jesus visit AFP Headquarters

News Blog 04 May 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Pilgrim Relics of St. Therese of the Child Jesus were brought to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) General Headquarters (GHQ), Camp Aguinaldo, on April 03, 2023.

With the theme: "Lakbay Tayo, St.Therese! Ka-Alagad, Kaibigan, Ka Misyon," officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian human resources at the GHQ participated in the said spiritual activity.