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The Commander in Chief, President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr. was welcomed by the Special Forces Regiment Commander, BGen Ferdinand B Napuli PA during the 61st Founding Anniversary of SFR(A) on June 25, 2023 at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija.

Phil Army's ‘Men of Courage and Determination’ celebrate 61st Founding Anniversary

News Blog 25 June 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City — The Philippine Army’s Special Forces Regiment (Airborne), known for their "courage and determination", commemorated today in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija its 61st Founding Anniversary with the theme: "SFRA: Competent, Resilient, and Effective SOF through the Years."

The Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP) General Andres C Centino PA joined the celebration with President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr. and the Defense Secretary, Gilbert C Teodoro Jr. in Palayan City.

Funeral Honors for Retired General Biazon

News Blog 20 June 2023

The Armed Forces of the Philippines renders military honors to retired General Rodolfo Biazon, former AFP Chief of Staff and Senator of the Republic of the Philippines during his interment on Tuesday, June 20, at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City in recognition of his legacy and sacrifices as a soldier, head of the military, and statesman. The service, led by the AFP Chief of Staff General Andres Centino, is the military’s way of giving its final tribute and honors in perpetuation of the memory to a dearly departed brave fellow servicemember. (Photos by A2C Castro, Sgt Ambay, and TSg Obinque/PAO, AFP)

Arrival Honors for Newly Promoted Generals and Flag Officers

News Blog 20 June 2023

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The Armed Forces of the Philippines renders military honors to the 40 newly promoted generals and flag officers at the AFP General Headquarters on June 20. Said officers were sworn to their respective duties by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on June 19 in the Malacañan Palace, a rite signifying the supremacy of civilian authority over the military as enshrined in the Constitution.

The ceremony was witnessed by the Executive Secretary, Secretary Lucas Bersamin; National Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro; the Special Assistant to the President, Secretary Anton Lagdameo; the Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil; Presidential Adviser on Military and Police Affairs Secretary Roman Felix; AFP Chief of Staff General Andres Centino; and Major Service commanders. The said officers also rendered a courtesy call to the AFP Chief of Staff. (Photos by SN1 Viluan Ret/Sgt Ambay)

Arrival Honors for National Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr

News Blog 19 June 2023

General Andres Centino, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, leads the military in rendering arrival honors to Secretary of National Defense Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro Jr in his first official visit to the AFP General Headquarters on June 19. He was welcomed by senior officers of the Joint, Personal, and Special Staff as well as enlisted and civilian personnel of Camp Aguinaldo.

Secretary Teodoro proceeded to the 12th Oversight Committee Meeting of the National Task Force on the Disbandment of Private Armed Groups with Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr and USec Isidro Purisima of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity to discuss updates on government programs to address armed violence and the problem of private armed groups. (Photos by Sgt Ambay/PAO, AFP)

AFP supports stronger defense cooperation with Japan

News Blog 19 June 2023

AFP Chief of Staff General Andres Centino meets with Tsuchimoto Hideki during the latter's courtesy visit at the AFP General Headquarters on June 19. (Photo by Sgt Ambay/PAO, AFP)

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City— The Armed Forces of the Philippines affirmed its support for stronger defense cooperation with Japan during the courtesy visit of Tsuchimoto Hideki, Commissioner of the Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Agency (ATLA) of Japan on June 19 at the AFP General Headquarters here.

General Andres Centino, the Chief of Staff AFP (CSAFP), welcomed and expressed his grateful appreciation to the Japanese official for their assistance in the AFP modernization and capability upgrade program.