Tag: National Defense
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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…
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Military Chief Urges Soldiers to Safeguard Filipinos’ Right to Dream and Prosper
In a stirring address marking the 89th anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the military’s top commander, Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., emphasized the crucial role of soldiers in protecting the freedoms that enable Filipinos to envision and achieve a prosperous future. The message was conveyed by Philippine Army commander Lt. Gen. Roy…
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Ceasefire with Communists Grants Respite to Terrorists, Says Defense Chief
MANILA – National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed concerns that a ceasefire with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) would essentially pause efforts to combat terrorism. In a statement shared on the Presidential Communications Office’s Facebook Page, Teodoro emphasized that any truce with the CPP-NPA-NDF equates to a ceasefire…
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Ceasefire with Communists Gives Terrorists a Break, Says Defense Chief
MANILA – The Department of National Defense Secretary, Gilberto Teodoro Jr., expressed concerns that a ceasefire with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) would essentially pause efforts to combat terrorism. In a statement shared on the Presidential Communications Office’s Facebook Page, Teodoro argued that any truce with the CPP-NPA-NDF equates…
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