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AFP wraps up 2023 National Reservist Week Celebration

News Blog 01 October 2023

The 27th Naval Affiliated Reserve Group performs a capability demonstration during the 2023 National Reservist Week Culmination Program on September 30 in Camp Aguinaldo. (Photo by PFC Carmelotes/PAOAFP)

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The Armed Forces of the Philippines, through the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Reservist and Retiree Affairs, J9, officially marked the end of the month-long celebration of the 44th National Reservist Week in a culmination program on September 30.

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. served as the Guest of Honor and Speaker during the culmination ceremony. “We are in the process of redesigning our reserve force based on the needs of the times. Hopefully, we can come up with a synergistic, ready, and relevant Reserve Force not only now but lay the foundations for building it and changing the shape as needed in the future,” Sec. Teodoro Jr. said.

Peace as every citizen’s responsibility: AFP holds Peace Symposium 2023

News Blog 29 September 2023

The speakers with the Chief, AFPPDO, Capt Norsal Dimaporo PN and The Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP, LtGen Charlton Sean Gaerlan PN(M) during the Peace Symposium 2023 in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. (Photo by PO3 Viluan PN (Ret) /PAOAFP)

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – In commemoration of the 2023 National Peace Consciousness Month, a Peace Symposium was facilitated by the Armed Forces of the Philippines Peace and Development Office (AFPPDO) on September 28.

“We gather here to explore the intricate nature of peacebuilding in a rapidly changing world. Let us embrace this opportunity to further enhance our knowledge, strengthen our partnerships, and reaffirm our commitment to a more peaceful and secure world. The gains of peace are often very fragile, and consolidating these gains remains to be our key responsibility,” said the Guest of Honor and Speaker, Office of the Special Assistant to the President, Secretary Antonio Ernesto Lagdameo Jr., in a message delivered by Asst. Secretary Ria Danielle Lumapas.

Philippine Navy hosts Exercise SAMASAMA

News Blog 27 September 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The Philippine Navy is set to host this year’s iteration of the PH-US Exercise SAMASAMA that is scheduled from 02 to 13 October 2023 at the Naval Forces Southern Luzon (NFSL) Area of Operations.

SAMASAMA is a bilateral exercise between the United States Navy (USN) and the Philippine Navy (PN) that aims to further strengthen international defense cooperation and advance a rules-based international order.

AFP Chief to PH Navy: fight for our sovereign rights and territorial integrity

News Blog 26 September 2023

The Chief of Staff, AFP, General Romeo S Brawner PA greets the Philippine Navy troops during his Official Visit to their Headquarters on September 26. (Photo by TSg Obinque/PAOAFP)

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – Navy personnel were reminded by the Armed Forces Chief today to fight for the nation’s sovereign rights and territory during his visit at the Navy Headquarters this morning.

“Let us always bear in mind our own interests. We are Filipinos, and we will fight for the Philippines’ rights, our sovereign rights, and our territorial integrity,” General Romeo S Brawner Jr, the Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff said.

CSAFP lauds PAF’s support to ground troops, ops

News Blog 25 September 2023

General Romeo Brawner Jr, the CSAFP, poses for a photo with the officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian employees of the Philippine Air Force at the Villamor Air Base during his official visit and talk to troops on September 25. (Photo by TSg Obinque/PAO, AFP)

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—General Romeo Brawner Jr, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, lauded the Philippine Air Force for its dedication towards serving the country as he thanked its pilots and crew who have supported ground troops in its operations over the years.

The CSAFP gave this message to the officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian employees in Villamor Air Base during his visit and talk to troops on September 25.