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AFP Chief to Little Olympians: be our future national athletes

News Blog 11 August 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – Emphasizing the spirit of never giving up, the Armed Forces Chief encouraged the young athletes who participated in the Uniformed Services Little Olympics 2023 to compete at the national level in a Closing Ceremony conducted August 10 at the Lapu-Lapu Grandstand here.

“To our participants, gawin niyo ang inyong hakbang upang madiskubre pa ang inyong talento sa larangan ng paglalaro at magbigay daan upang makaabot pa kayo sa antas tulad ng Palarong Pambansa,” Gen Romeo S. Brawner Jr., Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff said to the young dependents of the participating agencies of the security sector in a message that was read by LtGen Charlton Sean M Gaerlan, The Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP (TDCSAFP).

CSAFP wants vigilance against radicalization in cyberspace

News Blog 07 August 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—General Romeo Brawner Jr, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, called for vigilance in cyberspace to protect the youth against radicalization as he led the oath-taking ceremony in connection with the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Month on August 7, at the AFP General Headquarters here.

He also referenced Republic Act 11188 or the Special Protection of Children in Situations of Armed Conflict in calling for enhanced capabilities and operations in cyberspace.

AFP statement on Chartered Supply Boat Blocked and Water cannoned by CCG

News Blog 06 August 2023

The Armed Forces of the Philippines strongly condemns and expresses grave concern over the China Coast Guard’s (CCG’s) excessive and unlawful actions against Philippine vessels near Ayungin Shoal.

Brawner Reiterates UNITY to Defenders of Southern Luzon

News Blog 04 August 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—General Romeo Brawner Jr, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, reiterated his priorities as AFP chief to the men and women of the Southern Luzon Command that is celebrating its 36th Founding Anniversary on August 8.

These objectives, assigned the mnemonic UNITY, covers several key points and strategies for the AFP related to Unification, Normalization, Internal Security Operations (ISO), Territorial Defense Operations (TDO), and Youth Development.

“Allow me to reiterate my priority thrusts to the team SOLCOM and deliver the principles of UNITY as we continue to enhance our troops’ warfighting proficiencies and embody a strong, reliable, and highly responsive Armed Forces,” General Brawner Jr said.

Military Educators aspire all members as Doctorate Degree holders

News Blog 04 August 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Dean of the Corps of Professors of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the AFP’s military educators, is aiming to have all of its ranks to become doctorate degree holders by 2028.

BGen Stephen V Agtoto PROF, Dean, Corps of Professors, expressing their strong commitment to creating a culture of academic excellence, said that while everyone are masteral degree holders, only 60% of the Corps have finished doctoral programs and is aiming that everyone will have a doctorate degree by 2028.