Tag: AFP

  • Military Joins Forces with Police to Ensure Safety at Feast of Jesus Nazareno

    In a show of faith and devotion, thousands of worshippers gathered for the First Friday Mass at the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno in Quiapo, Manila on January 3, 2025. As the Feast of Jesus Nazareno approaches on January 9, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced their commitment to assist…

  • Armed Forces of the Philippines Reaffirms Dedication to National Defense in 2025

    MANILA – As the New Year dawns, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has once again pledged its unwavering commitment to the protection and defense of the nation and its citizens. In his New Year’s message, AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. emphasized the importance of the upcoming year as a chance to strengthen…

  • Marcos Urges Filipinos to Embrace Rizal’s Vision for a Just Society

    On the 128th anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal’s martyrdom, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. encouraged the Filipino people to internalize and act upon the national hero’s ideals. Marcos emphasized the relevance of Rizal’s vision for a just and progressive society, urging citizens to not only remember his sacrifices but to actively embody his values of…

  • AFP Chief Urges Remaining Communist Rebels to Surrender on CPP’s 56th Anniversary

    On the occasion of the 56th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), General Romeo Brawner Jr., the chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), has issued a call for the remaining insurgents to lay down their arms. This appeal comes as the CPP and its armed wing, the New…

  • Philippine Military Resolute in Upholding Sovereignty in West Philippine Sea

    MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) remains steadfast in its commitment to defending the nation’s sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), according to AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. Speaking at the military’s 89th founding anniversary celebration, Brawner emphasized the AFP’s unwavering stance in the region, bolstered by modern equipment and…

  • Philippine Military Declares Communist Rebels Unable to Mount Large-Scale Attacks

    The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced on Tuesday that the communist insurgents are no longer in a position to execute large-scale military operations. This statement comes as the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) approaches its 56th founding anniversary on December 26. According to AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla, the rebels’ capabilities…

  • Philippine Military Declares Communist Rebels Incapable of Major Operations

    The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced on Tuesday that the communist insurgents are no longer able to carry out large-scale operations. This statement comes as the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) approaches its 56th founding anniversary on December 26. According to AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla, the rebels’ capabilities have significantly…

  • President Marcos Jr. Denies Loyalty Checks in Military and Police, Affirms National Stability

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. firmly rejected allegations of conducting ‘loyalty checks’ within the ranks of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP). Speaking at a press conference in Malacañang, Marcos expressed confusion over the term ‘loyalty check,’ stating that such practices are not part of the military or…

  • Marcos Jr. Denies Loyalty Checks in Military and Police, Affirms National Stability

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has firmly rejected allegations of conducting ‘loyalty checks’ within the ranks of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP). Speaking at a press conference in Malacañang, Marcos expressed confusion over the term ‘loyalty check,’ stating that such practices are not part of the military…