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'Walang silbi': AFP probe into PSG vaccination may be 'useless' after Duterte order - spokesman

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Updated as of Jan 05 09:16 AM

EXERCISE IN FUTILITY: A Philippine military investigation into the illegal vaccination of President Duterte's close-in security team is "useless" if they refuse summons or even answer questions, its spokesman said Tuesday. Read more »

50 PMA cadets, food handlers test positive for COVID-19

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Updated as of Jan 05 07:26 AM

Some 50 cadets and food handlers at the Philippine Military Academy have contracted COVID-19, the Armed Forces said Tuesday. Read more »

‘Sworn duty’ to protect: AFP cites danger Liza Soberano may be ‘used’ by Red-linked groups

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Posted at Oct 24 05:48 PM

MANILA— While asserting its respect for women and their rights, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Saturday stood in defense of a general whose remarks linking celebrities to the communist movement have drawn heavy fire over red-tagging, citing concerns they might be “used” by those linked to the underground.    Read more »

Pemberton case an 'isolated' incident: PH military

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Updated as of Sep 13 04:10 PM

The Philippine military said Sunday the case of pardoned homicide convict US Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton, who killed transwoman Jennifer Laude, was an "isolated" incident. Read more »

Military mourns death of mentally challenged ex-soldier, calls for 'sobriety'

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Posted at Apr 23 06:58 PM

The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Thursday expressed sadness following the killing of a mentally-challenged ex-soldier by a policeman in a Quezon City on Wednesday, as it called for "sobriety" amid public uproar over the incident. Read more »

AFP vows to uphold human rights in case of martial law-like lockdown

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Updated as of Apr 21 09:37 PM

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday assured the public there is nothing to worry should the government implement a martial law-like lockdown amid the COVID-19 crisis. Read more »

Another fallen hero: Soldier wounded in Sulu clash dies

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Posted at Apr 21 06:40 PM

MANILA - A soldier hurt in a military clash with the Abu Sayyaf group last week has succumbed to his wounds, raising the death toll in the encounter to 12, the spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Philippines said Tuesday. Read more »

COVID-19 bayanihan: Soldiers raise P16.95 million to help PH coronavirus fight

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Posted at Apr 20 10:38 AM

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has raised P16.95 million after soldiers cut a portion of their salary to donate in the country's battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, its spokesman said Monday. Read more »

Air Force prepares for Duterte's 'martial law-type role' directive for military, police during lockdown

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 19 04:40 PM

The Armed Forces of the Philippines confirmed Sunday a Philippine Air Force (PAF) document leaked online advising its personnel to prepare following President Rodrigo Duterte's pronouncement of the police and military's "martial law-type" role in the strict implementation of quarantine measures. Read more »

Philippine military belies report soldiers involved in cash-smuggling racket

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Posted at Mar 04 02:41 PM

The Philippine military on Wednesday denied allegations that some soldiers were involved in providing security to alleged money launderers in the country. Read more »

Palace: Mindanao should remain under state of emergency over insurgency, terror threat

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 03 04:39 PM

Mindanao should remain under a state of emergency even after military rule was lifted in the southern Philippines because of the persisting communist insurgency problem, Malacañang said Friday. Read more »

Kapamilya stars nagpasaya ng mga sundalo

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Posted at Dec 05 07:43 PM

Maagang pamasko sa mga sundalo ang hatid ng Kapamilya star sa 'Saludo sa Sundalong Pilipino' sa Armed Forces of the Philippines headquarters sa Camp Aguinaldo.  Read more »

Military denies planting evidence against progressive groups

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Posted at Nov 12 03:14 PM

Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesman, Brigadier General Edgard Arevalo said the military had basis in arresting dozens of activists early this month in Bacolod City.  Read more »

Lorenzana: No new reports yet of Chinese ships in Ayungin Shoal

Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 24 10:05 PM

Lorenzana said he has not received any official report about the Chinese ships again preventing the resupply of Philippine vessels in Ayungin. Read more »

Pag-asa Island construction stopped due to bad weather, says AFP spokesman

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Updated as of Sep 19 12:11 PM

AFP Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo said weather and logistics issues temporarily halted construction on the Philippine-occupied Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea.  Read more »

AFP to probe Murad's loose firearm claim

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Posted at Sep 19 11:36 AM

MANILA - The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it is taking seriously the statement of Moro Islamic Liberation Front chairman Al-Hajj Murad Ebrahim that the Philippine military is the main source of loose firearms. Read more »

'Safeguards are there': AFP allays fears of Chinese spying in PH military camps

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Updated as of Sep 19 11:42 AM

MANILA - The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) allayed fears that national security would be compromised once China-backed telecommunications player Dito Telecommunity put up facilities in its military camps. Read more »

AFP to find ways to arrest Sison, others outside PH wanted for 80s massacre

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Posted at Sep 06 10:27 PM

CPP founder Joma Sison may be out of the country's jurisdiction, but Philippine security forces will find a way to arrest him, a military official said Friday.   Read more »

AFP: Allowing police, soldiers in schools no militarization, won't curtail academic freedom

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Updated as of Aug 23 09:46 PM

MANILA (UPDATED) - The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Friday the entry of police and military officers in schools to counter alleged leftist recruitment will not lead to militarization and curtail academic freedom. Read more »

AFP umalma sa 'trespassing' ng Chinese warships

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Posted at Aug 16 08:41 PM

Tinawag ng Armed Forces of the Philippines na "trespassing" at banta sa seguridad ng Pilipinas ang presensiya ng mga Chinese warship sa karagatan ng Pilipinas. Read more »