Lt. Gen. Donald Gumiran has formally taken over as the 68th commanding general of the Philippine Army (PA), succeeding Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, who is now the new Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff.
The new chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) visited two Philippine Navy personnel who sustained injuries during a recent attack by the China Coast Guard.
Antonio Nafarrete, the current army chief, has been named by President Marcos as the next Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). He will lead the Philippine military in his new role.
The Philippines is aiming to establish its own military space unit and acquire satellites by 2028. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had previously suggested the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) should acquire its own satellites.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has placed National Capital Region (NCR) units on red alert as residents from Batangas, who had been camping at Liwasang Bonifacio, joined an Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) rally on Edsa. The heightened alert indicates increased security measures in response to the protest.
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson expressed confidence that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) would not be affected by alleged destabilization schemes involving "18 bagmen."
The promotions of five generals from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are set to lapse if the Senate majority bloc continues to refuse to attend sessions, causing a delay in their confirmation.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) rejected derogatory 'corned beef' remarks made about those killed in a recent clash in Negros, urging respect for the deceased.
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has taken control of three civilians who allegedly provided sensitive defense-related information to foreign contacts after they were flagged under the military’s Insider Threat Program, the Philippine Navy said on Friday. Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad said the
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has issued a warning about an increase in espionage activities in the country, citing recent arrests of foreign nationals with suspected intelligence connections.
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. is advocating for an audit of revenues earned by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) from the use of former military bases, intended for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) modernization fund.
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. welcomed the appointment of Gen. Antonio Nafarrete as the new Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff.
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have signed a memorandum of agreement to strengthen border security and combat smuggling through coordinated operations.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is preparing to establish a space center, potentially evolving into a space command or force, as it aims to acquire military satellites to enhance its capabilities.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is investigating a viral video that allegedly shows a retired Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) general toting a gun and is searching for the video's uploader.
Malacañang, the Philippine presidential palace, stated on Thursday that there is no need to conduct loyalty checks within the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), despite reports of growing frustration among uniformed personnel over current national issues.
A fact-finding team has accused the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) of committing human rights violations in Negros, including interrogation at gunpoint, illegal detention, indiscriminate firing, and forced evacuation.
Espionage activities uncovered by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) included gathering information about troops in the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered the agency’s Intelligence Group to coordinate with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to investigate a Jordanian national allegedly linked to the Bondi Beach attack.
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday commissioned two new vessels in Subic, Zambales, as part of its ongoing modernization program to strengthen maritime security. The offshore patrol vessel BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20) and the fast attack interdiction craft BRP Audrey Bañares (PG-910) were formally inducted into service during a
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced plans to expand its direct commission program to recruit professionals with expertise in technology, cybersecurity, engineering, and artificial intelligence, aiming to build a future-ready force.
Capas Mayor Roseller Rodriguez has called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to reduce military checkpoints at the Crow Valley Gunnery Range, citing disruptions to local activities and friction with residents.
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have formalized a strategic partnership through a memorandum of understanding to strengthen border security and customs enforcement via enhanced intelligence sharing and coordination.
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. stated that Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. has set a high standard for the next chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has dismissed claims that its generals are suing Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. The AFP clarified that there is no truth to the allegations of a rift or a complaint filed by generals against Teodoro.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Cignal, a leading satellite television provider, are collaborating to promote Filipino patriotism through media initiatives.
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday raised national security concerns over alleged links between a raided steel plant in Misamis Oriental and foreign influence…
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has issued a reminder that foreign nationals must secure proper clearance before entering military camps, including recreational areas like the Camp Aguinaldo Golf Course.
The Association of Reservists and Reservist Administrators of the Philippines, Inc. (Arrapi) is calling for the activation of more Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reservists due to rising global security tensions, including conflicts in the Middle East and the West Philippine Sea.