DIRECT FROM THE SOURCE | Military spokespersons talk about several AFP-related topics during a Press Briefing on February 4. Col Ma. Consuelo Castillo, PAF spokesperson discussed the Philippine Air Force-US United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Exercise, and reaffirmed the nation's readiness to face any challenges posed by foreign entities. AFP Spokesperson Col Francel Margareth Padilla reiterated the AFP's ongoing commitment to internal security operations even as the focus shifts towards ex

Know our new Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Gilbert Gapay by Major General Benedict Arevalo, The Deputy Chief of Staff for Civil-Military Operations, J7 #AFPyoucanTrust | Armed Forces of the Philippines

WATCH | The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) strongly denounces the dangerous and misleading interpretation of our Chief of Staff, General Romeo S. Brawner Jr.’s statements regarding the United States’ Typhon Missile System temporarily deployed in the Philippines. Let us be clear: General Brawner, in a response to an interview question, merely stated a technical fact — that the Typhon missile system, being a medium-range weapon, can reach mainland China. At no point did he express boasting,

Troops during the traditional boodle fight aboard BRP Sierra Madre (LS57), strengthening camaraderie and morale while stationed in the West Philippine Sea. | Armed Forces of the Philippines