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AFP welcomes South Korean Naval Operations Chief, looks forward to stronger relations

News Blog 24 May 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City –The Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP), General Andres C Centino PA, welcomes the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Republic of Korea (ROK), Admiral Lee Jong Ho during his visit to the AFP Headquarters on May 24.

The two military leaders discussed South Korea's and the Philippines’ diplomatic ties which was established in 1949. Both expressed their hopes of continuing and strengthening military cooperation and jointness, especially in terms of education, training, and interoperability between the two nations’ Armed Forces.

CONFIRMATION OF AD INTERIM APPOINTMENTS | LtGen Gaerlan and 49 others

News Blog 23 May 2023

LtGen Charlton Sean Gaerlan, The Deputy Chief of Staff of the AFP, along with 49 other generals and flag officers of the AFP, receives confirmation on their ad interim appointments from the Commission on Appointments on May 23. Also receiving the CA's nod were MGen Rey Alemania, the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, J4; ten star-rank officers, and 38 colonels/navy captains. (Photo by PO3 Viluan Ret/PAO, AFP)

COURTESY CALL | Sesko TNI delegation

News Blog 23 May 2023

The Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP), General Andres C Centino PA welcomes the Indonesian Armed Forces Command and Staff College (Sesko TNI) delegation headed by their Commandant, Air Marshal Madya TNI Kusworo on May 23 at the AFP Headquarters.

The Indonesian Armed Forces students are currently on their Study Tour Visit to the country as part of their Foreign Strategic Studies to gain insights into the Philippines' development, foreign policies, and defense strategy.

AFP seals collaboration with World Surgical Foundation PH

News Blog 22 May 2023

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines conducted a Memorandum of Agreement Signing with the World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), Inc. at the General Headquarters on May 22, 2023.

The WSFP is a charitable foundation conducting surgical outreach activities in the Philippines to indigent patients in need of affordable and quality services. The Memorandum of Agreement Signing marks the formal collaboration of the AFP and the WSFP to provide quality surgical healthcare to marginalized Filipinos by delivering free professional medical and surgical services.

COURTESY CALL | General Daniel Hokanson, Chief of the US National Guard Bureau

News Blog 20 May 2023

The Armed Forces of the Philippines welcomes General Daniel Hokanson, Chief of the US National Guard Bureau, during his courtesy visit at the AFP General Headquarters on May 20. He was met by MGen Joel Alejandro Nacnac, the Deputy Chief of Staff for Reservist and Retiree Affairs, J9, and other senior officers of the GHQ.

In their meeting, the two affirmed the PH-US's commitment to strengthen their partnership, especially in advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific region and a rules-based international order.

The two officers also discussed possible future engagements in reserve force development, best practice sharing, training, and high-level subject matter exchanges. They also shared perspectives on the utilization of the US National Guard and the role of reservists in law enforcement and humanitarian assistance and disaster response. (Photo by PFC Carmelotes/PAO, AFP)