AFP Chief of Staff, General Andres C Centino PA, joined Secretary of National Defense Carlito G Galvez Jr in welcoming US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III during his visit to the Department of National Defense on February 2, 2023.
Camp Lapulapu, Cebu City – The Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) in the Visayas region continues to crumble as the AFP under the Visayas Command (VISCOM) sustains its momentum.
“We have achieved significant gains in our efforts and will continue to push on. There will be no let-up in our Focused Military Operation and Community Support Program as we sustain the momentum and prevent the CTG from ever gaining their footing in the region,” said Lieutenant General Benedict M Arevalo PA, the Commander of VISCOM.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The JTF Basilan along with Basilan police and chief executives received 23 loose firearms turned over by Hadji Muhtamad Mayor Arsina Nanoh on January 30 as part of the government's efforts to curb the proliferation of illegal weapons in the region.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – General Andres Centino PA, Chief of Staff, AFP (CSAFP), addressed the Armor (Pambato) Division, Philippine Army, during his visit to Camp O'Donnell, Sta. Lucia, Capas, Tarlac on January 30, 2023.
In his talk to the "mounted warriors," CSAFP spoke of the AFP's accomplishments in combating several threats and problems in the country. However, he emphasized that though the insurgency threat has been significantly reduced, more efforts are needed to pave the way for an environment conducive to progress and development.
The Deputy Chief of Staff AFP, VAdm Rommel Anthony SD Reyes PN, presided over the donning of ranks ceremony on January 30 for the newly promoted officers of the Philippine Navy assigned at the General Headquarters.
