AFP fetes outstanding units, partners for role in peace-building

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) presented a Kapayapaan Award to its partners for their invaluable and continuing support to the military during the recognition ceremony as part of the 87th AFP anniversary on December 21.

Campaign Streamer awards were also given to military units that were instrumental in the dismantling of the communist terrorist group’s (CTG) guerilla fronts and vertical units contributing to the AFP's strategic victory against the CTG.

ARRIVAL HONORS

The AFP led by the Chief of Staff LtGen Bartolome Vicente O Bacarro rendered full military honors to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. upon his arrival at the Lapu-Lapu Grandstand in Camp Aguinaldo for the 87th AFP anniversary rites on December 19.

AWARDING CEREMONY

President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr leads the awarding ceremony during the AFP’s 87th Anniversary Rites at the Lapu-Lapu Grandstand in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. Six military personnel and two civilian human resources were recognized for their services and contributions to the accomplishment of the AFP mission.

AFP pays tribute to fallen soldiers

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City - The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) held a wreath-laying ceremony to honor the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on Friday, December 16, at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani in Taguig City and at major AFP camps nationwide.

LtGen Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, AFP Chief of Staff, led the ceremony in Libingan ng Mga Bayani as part of the activities in line with the 87th AFP Anniversary on December 21.

54 AFP senior officers get CA nod

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City - Fifty-four senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) received confirmation on their ad-interim appointments from the Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday, December 14, at the Senate Hall, in Pasay City.

PMA Superintendent, LtGen Rowen Tolentino, led the contingent of AFP officers. Rep. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo, the chairperson of the Committee on National Defense, recommended the confirmation which was then approved by the committee without objections.

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