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UNIT VISIT

News Blog 26 August 2022

The Chief of Staff, AFP (CSAFP), Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente O Bacarro, visited the sailors and marines at the Philippine Navy Headquarters in Roxas Boulevard on Thursday, August 25.

In his talk to troops, the CSAFP reiterated the Commander-in-Chief's emphasis on safeguarding the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

AFP Chief of Staff joins Stormtroopers Day in Samar

News Blog 22 August 2022

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City - The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Lieutenant General Bartolome Vicente Bacarro joined the 8th Infantry Division’s valiant Storm Troopers in celebrating their 34th founding anniversary in Catbalogan, Samar on Saturday, August 20.

The anniversary marked the Division’s more than three decades of successful internal security operations to dismantle and destroy the remaining guerrilla fronts of the communist terrorist groups in the area.

The occasion was highlighted by the wreath-laying ceremony at 8ID Headquarters to honor the brave Stormtroopers who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of their duty.

MGen Sequitin bows out of military service, Col Aguilar takes command of CRSAFP

News Blog 22 August 2022

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City - The Commander of the Civil Relations Service, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Maj. Gen. Manuel V Sequitin bowed out of service in a Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony at AFP General Headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo on Thursday, August 18, after over 37 years of outstanding military service.

He was replaced in an acting capacity by Col Medel M Aguilar in the ceremony presided by the Chief of Staff AFP Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente O Bacarro.

REGIONAL PARTNERS

News Blog 22 August 2022

The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP), Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, receives Lt. Gen. Greg Bilton, the Chief of Joint Operations, Australian Defense Force, during his visit and courtesy call at the General Headquarters in Quezon City today, August 18.

In their meeting, the CSAFP expressed his appreciation to Lt. Gen. Bilton for Australia’s continued support to the AFP. The two military leaders also discussed further strengthening cooperation on maritime domain awareness capabilities and the possibility of future joint integration training to enhance interoperability between the two armed forces. (Photo by A2C Ted Castro PAF/PAO, AFP)

STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIP

News Blog 22 August 2022

The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP), Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, meets with the Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet, Admiral Samuel Paparo, on Thursday, August 18.

Admiral Paparo’s visit follows the recently concluded Pacific Partnership 2022 and the Rim of the Pacific exercises. In their meeting, the two military leaders affirmed their desire for greater cooperation, especially in establishing real-time information sharing and collaboration in maritime domain awareness. They also anticipate the successful conduct of marquee activities, including Exercise Sama-Sama between the Philippine Fleet and the US Navy in October, the Exercise Kamandag between the Philippine and US Marine Corps in October, and the Balikatan Exercises next year.

(Photo by A2CCastro PAF/ PAOAFP)