AFP monitors 18 Chinese vessels in WPS
The AFP monitored 18 Chinese military and coast guard vessels in the West Philippine Sea from 4 to 10 August, including ships near Ayungin and Bajo de Masinloc…
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AFP puts disaster response teams on standby amid habagat
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has activated humanitarian assistance and disaster response assets as habagat and tropical cyclones threaten communities.…
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AFP tracks 48 Chinese Coast Guard, naval ships at WPS
The Armed Forces of the Philippines monitored over 20,700 domestic and foreign vessels in Philippine waters in July, including Chinese military and coast guard…
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AFP monitored over 20,000 vessels in Philippine waters in July
The Armed Forces of the Philippines monitored 20,749 vessels in Philippine waters, including the West Philippine Sea, in July, tracking Chinese PLA Navy and…
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AFP chief honors Pag-asa troops
AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete visits Pag-asa Island to honor troops safeguarding the West Philippine Sea, awarding Meritorious Achievement…
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AFP NCRCOM facilitates former rebels’ reintegration
Twenty-two former communist group members took an Oath of Allegiance in Malabon City, formally renouncing armed struggle and joining the Philippine…
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AFP rejects China's claim it approved Ayungin medevac
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has rejected China Coast Guard claims that Beijing authorized a medical evacuation near BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal,…
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Nafarrete named AFP chief; Salceda joins Cabinet
‘From the perspective of law enforcement, the situation would become chaotic. It was a matter of national security.’
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Meet the next AFP chief: Scout Ranger Antonio Nafarrete
Discover the rise of Lt. Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete, a decorated Scout Ranger and current Philippine Army chief, as he becomes the next Armed Forces of the…
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AFP rejects China Coast Guard claims, says spliced video distorts Ayungin incident
The Armed Forces of the Philippines rejects China Coast Guard claims over the Ayungin Shoal incident, accusing Beijing of releasing a spliced video to justify…
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AFP condemns China's assault on Philippine troops in Ayungin
The Armed Forces of the Philippines condemns a violent China Coast Guard assault on a Navy serviceman at Ayungin Shoal, denouncing Beijing’s aggressive actions…
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BOC, AFP forge pact to strengthen border security
The Bureau of Customs and Armed Forces of the Philippines have signed a landmark agreement to boost border security, intensify anti-smuggling operations, and…
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AFP chief receives Special Operations Command beret
AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. receives the Special Operations Command beret and Flash Badge from the AFP Joint Special Operations Command,…
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AFP-WPS spokesman: 2016 arbitral ruling remains Philippines' landmark legal victory
The 2016 arbitral ruling on the West Philippine Sea remains a landmark legal victory for the Philippines, affirming its maritime entitlements and invalidating…
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AFP launches program to strengthen people's organizations in NCR
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has launched the People’s Organization Sustainment Program in Metro Manila to empower accredited people’s organizations,…
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