Armed forces stands by President Marcos amid coup rumors
Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. meets troops in a file photo. Photo courtesy of AFP Public Affairs Office. Armed Forces Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. confirms…
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AFP chief Brawner denies coup rumors, warns destabilization would set nation back
AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S Brawner Jr – Armed Forces of the Philippines file photo MANILA — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner…
Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete Named 67th Commanding General of the Philippine Army
MANILA, Philippines – Lieutenant General Antonio G. Nafarrete officially assumed command as the 67th Commanding General of the Philippine Army on July 31, 2025, succeeding Lieutenant General Roy M. Galido, who…
New AFP chief wants anti-terror law to regulate social media
Newly-appointed Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay wants to regulate social media use through the recently signed Anti-Terrorism Law. According to him, terrorists are reportedly…
VFA termination will not affect PH military — AFP chief
THE termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States will not affect the country’s military efforts, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) head. “I…
‘PNP needs a permanent chief by January’
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) needs a new permanent chief by January next year to sign documents required for procurement of equipments, its spokesperson said on Tuesday, November 19. “Pagpasok…
De Lima calls AFP deal with China-backed telco a ‘Trojan Horse’
“Trojan Horse.” That’s what opposition senator Leila De Lima on Friday, September 20, called the signed agreement between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and China-led Mislatel Consortium, now…
DND concerned about AFP deal with China-backed telco
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Monday, September 16, said it has a concern over the agreement between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Chinese-linked telco firm…
Duterte prays: Spare PH from ISIS attacks
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, August 5, admitted that he has been praying to God to spare the Philippines from possible attacks by the Islamic State (ISIS). According to him,…
PH Navy’s first missile warship launched in Sokor
The Philippine Navy’s first missile warship BRP Jose Rizal on Thursday, May 23 was launched in South Korea at a ceremony spearheaded by the top defense and military officials from…
Philippines, US kick off annual joint drills
THE large-scale annual joint military exercises between Filipino and American troops officially started on Monday, April 1, participated in by 7,500 soldiers. The 12-day military exercise, dubbed “Balikatan” (shoulder-to-shoulder), includes…
AFP chief welcomes US support
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday, February 12, welcomed the United States’ quarterly report that showed $61.9 million in support of the intelligence operations of the Philippine…
ISIS claims responsibility for PH cathedral bombing that killed 21
THE Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a pair of bombings at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Jolo, Sulu that has killed 21 people and left…
Lorenzana: We can’t end insurgency this year
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday, January 8. said that despite the plans made by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), it is still impossible to end the communist…
Duterte urges martial law extension until end of 2019
PHIlIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte urged the two legislative chambers — the Senate and the House of Representatives — to extend martial law in Mindanao until the end of 2019. In…
AFP to create new infantry to counter Abu Sayyaf
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday, December 5, announced the creation of a new infantry division specialized to locate the whereabouts of Abu Sayyaf and other terrorist…
Duterte denies military takeover of BOC
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, November 6, personally denied that he ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to take over the functions of Bureau of Customs (BOC)…
AFP declares the end of the war with MILF
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr. has officially declared that the war is over between the Philippine military and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)….
Palace, military disagree on Trillanes case
Amid the revocation of the amnesty of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, Malacañang and the Military, on Tuesday, October 2, do not seem to agree on whether the former mutineer applied…
PH military denies plans to oust Duterte
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday, September 27, denied the claims that some of its officers are planning to oust President Rodrigo Duterte from office. AFP Spokesperson…
President Duterte praises former AFP chief, appoints him to head MARINA
President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, April 18, commended outgoing Armed Forces of he Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero for his successful stint in the AFP, including…
AFP, MILF join forces in fighting IS terrorists
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has teamed up with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in stamping out pro-Islamic State (IS) militants in Mindanao. Soldiers were seen associating…