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Gaerlan named as new AFP deputy chief of staff

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 27 06:22 PM

The deputy chief of staff position is considered the third highest official in the military hierarchy. Read more »

AFP intensifies visibility amid rebel attacks in Masbate

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 27 03:50 PM

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has intensified its presence in Masbate following a series of clashes between communist rebels and security forces. Read more »

Marcos Jr. calls for vigilance after Masbate violent incidents

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 24 01:17 AM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said the country should be 'continuously vigilant' amid recent violent incidents in Masbate. Read more »

Congress approves fixed tour of duty for AFP officers

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Posted at Mar 23 04:30 AM

Congress on Wednesday approved a proposed law fixing the tour of duty of officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Read more »

Israel backs Philippine military modernization

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 15 07:39 PM

AFP welcomed Israel's continued support of its modernization program, following a visit to the country by an official of the Israeli military. Read more »

AFP denies militarization of Negros Oriental

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Posted at Mar 13 11:07 PM

The Philippine armed forces denied the supposed militarization of Negros Oriental province as more troops are sent there after the murder of its governor, Roel Degamo. Read more »

AFP says no militarization in Negros after troop deployment

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 13 02:47 PM

AFP assured Negros locals that the island was not being militarized following the deployment of special military troops to Negros Oriental. Read more »

Leader of gunmen in Degamo slay believed to be ex-soldier

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Updated as of Mar 13 05:42 PM

The leader of the private armed group behind the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo is believed to be a former member of the Philippine Army. Read more »

PH Army deploys more troops to Negros Oriental after Degamo slay

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 12 04:58 PM

Six Philippine Army battalions were officially deployed in Negros Oriental on Sunday, just a week after the assassination of the province’s governor Roel Degamo. Read more »

AFP: Ex-soldiers have 'dangerous' skills; transition program needed

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Updated as of Mar 10 02:42 PM

The AFP is eyeing transition programs for its discharged personnel who have 'dangerous' skills that could be used for crimes. Read more »

Amyenda sa AFP fixed term, lusot na sa Senado

Robert Mano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 07 12:29 AM

Pasado na sa ikatlo at huling pagbasa ang panukalang batas para sa fixed term ng Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff at ilan pang opisyal. Read more »

'We are not preparing for war': DND chief on EDCA projects

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Posted at Mar 03 08:12 AM

The new bases would be erected in Cagayan, Isabela, and Zambales, all in Northern Luzon. Read more »

Defense officials asked to justify 4 new EDCA sites

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 02 03:41 PM

Sen. Imee Marcos also appeared puzzled about the supposed locations of the 4 new EDCA sites. Read more »

Chinese envoy, AFP chief meet amid tensions over laser incident

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Posted at Feb 16 01:02 AM

Beijing's top envoy in Manila met with the Philippine military chief amid tensions over the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

15 nasagip sa 'human trafficking' sa Tawi-Tawi

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 13 10:07 PM

Ayon sa AFP Western Mindanao Command, kabilang sa mga nasagip ay tatlong batang babae. Read more »

AFP welcomes possible VFA between PH, Japan

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 12 06:29 PM

AFP welcomed the Philippines’ plan to allow Japan’s troops to hold exercises with Filipino soldiers through an agreement like the VFA with the US. Read more »

PH to deploy 85-person team to quake-hit Turkey, Syria

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 08 08:13 AM

Officials immediately mobilized an 85-man response team following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Read more »

AFP gearing up for PH-US Balikatan exercises in April

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 07 08:04 PM

The AFP on Tuesday said it is gearing up for this year’s Balikatan exercises with the United States amid a refreshed security alliance between the two countries. Read more »

DND, AFP defend military expansion deal with US

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 07 07:56 PM

The Department of National Defense and Armed Forces of the Philippines defended the military expansion deal between the Philippines and the US. Read more »

AFP says no info that Chinese vessels stalked Philippine ship

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 07 04:03 PM

The AFP said it has not received information on a reported incident where at least two Chinese vessels tried to intercept a Philippine Navy mission. Read more »