NEWS

AFP STATEMENT | On the occasion of the New People's Army anniversary

News Blog 30 March 2024

I urge every remaining member of the New People's Army (NPA) to take a moment of reflection and reconsideration. The armed struggle only brought about suffering and division. It is time to break the cycle of violence and embrace the possibility of peace. It is time to lay down your arms and abandon the armed struggle.

The opportunity to reintegrate into society, to reunite with your loved ones, and to lead productive lives awaits you. Let us not allow ourselves to be further ensnared in the web of conflict and strife. It is time to chart a new course towards reconciliation and healing.

CSAFP urges WESCOM troops to stay determined amid challenges

News Blog 27 March 2024

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—General Romeo Brawner Jr, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, urged soldiers of the Western Command to continue with determination in their mission amid challenges to Philippine sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea.

AFP joins national earthquake drill

News Blog 25 March 2024

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian human resource of the Armed Forces of the Philippines joined on March 25 here the 1st Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill aimed at increasing public awareness and preparation for earthquakes and other natural calamities.

AFP Fun Run Unites Forces for Gender Equality

News Blog 23 March 2024

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Gender and Development Office (GADO) held a Fun Run today, March 23, 2024 at the Lapu-Lapu Grandstand to celebrate National Women's Month.

Quezon City Councilor and Chairperson for Committee on Women, Family Relations and Gender Equality Hon. Maria Eleanor R. Juan represented Mayor Joy Belmonte as the Guest of Honor and Speaker during the event. The Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP, LtGen Charlton Sean Gaerlan PN(M), and Colonel Arlene Frage Chief, GADO were also present.

Unaizah May 4 returns to complete RoRe mission

News Blog 23 March 2024

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—Unaizah May 4 (UM4), a civilian vessel contracted to conduct a rotation and resupply (RoRe) operation at Ayungin Shoal, embarked again on March 22 to complete its mission to sustain Philippine troops stationed at BRP Sierra Madre.

UM4 is one of two civilian vessels involved in the RoRe mission last March 5. Due to damage sustained during water cannoning by the China Coast Guard, UM4 was unable to complete its mission.