Tag: Armed Forces of the Philippines
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New Law Grants 3-Year Term to Philippine Coast Guard Commandant: A Game-Changer for Maritime Security
In a move hailed as a significant boost for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law a bill that sets a three-year term for the PCG Commandant. This landmark legislation, known as Republic Act No. 12122, was signed into law on Tuesday, marking a pivotal moment for the…
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President Marcos Jr. Urges Military to Guarantee Fair and Peaceful 2025 Midterm Elections
In a stirring call to action, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has tasked the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) with the crucial mission of ensuring the 2025 midterm elections are conducted in a peaceful, credible, and orderly manner. Speaking at an oath-taking ceremony for newly-promoted AFP generals and flag officers, as well as graduates…
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Hontiveros Supports Multinational Maritime Exercise, Affirms Philippine Maritime Rights
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has expressed her support for the Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) held on February 5, involving the Philippines, the United States, Australia, and Japan. The event, which took place in Manila, was highlighted by Hontiveros as a crucial step towards ensuring a ‘free, open, and secure’ Indo-Pacific region. She…
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Commission on Appointments Confirms 36 AFP Officers and 19 Foreign Service Officials
In Manila, the Commission on Appointments (CA) has officially confirmed the interim appointments of 36 senior officers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and 19 officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada, who leads the CA Committee on Foreign Affairs, praised the diplomatic appointees for their…
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Commission on Appointments Confirms 36 AFP Officers and 19 DFA Officials
In a significant move, the Commission on Appointments (CA) in Manila has given the green light to the ad interim appointments of 36 senior officers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and 19 officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). This decision was made during a session held on Tuesday. Senate President…
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Bicol Military Intensifies Efforts for Peaceful Elections Amid Insurgency Challenges
In a strategic move to ensure tranquility during the upcoming elections, the Bicol region’s military has ramped up its internal security operations. Maj. Frank Roldan, spokesperson for the 9th Infantry Division (9ID), emphasized that their primary focus is on counter-insurgency and supporting law enforcement efforts. This initiative is part of a broader effort to maintain…
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Bicol Military Intensifies Efforts Against Insurgency and Supports Law Enforcement Amid Election Season
In Bicol, the military is ramping up its internal security operations to ensure tranquility in the region, particularly as the election season approaches. Maj. Frank Roldan, spokesperson for the 9th Infantry Division (9ID), emphasized in a recent interview that their primary focus is on counter-insurgency and assisting law enforcement. Additionally, Roldan highlighted the division’s community…
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Philippine Military Enhances Communication Security Against Cyber Threats
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is intensifying efforts to safeguard its communication networks from cyber intrusions by hostile entities, according to AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla. In a statement to the Philippine News Agency, Padilla emphasized the military’s commitment to fortifying its communication systems and security protocols to thwart potential cyber attacks.…
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Philippine Military Probes Mysterious Underwater Device Spotted Off Bohol
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has launched an investigation following the sighting of what is believed to be an underwater drone near Bohol last week. The AFP’s Visayas Command is leading the effort to understand the nature of the ‘unidentified equipment’ that was seen floating in the sea, as announced by AFP public…
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Philippine Military Probes Espionage Activities of Arrested Chinese National and Accomplices
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has initiated a thorough investigation into the espionage activities of a Chinese national and his two Filipino accomplices, who were apprehended in Makati City. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla emphasized the need to understand the broader context of these activities, stating, “We want to take a step…
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