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Centino return as AFP chief seen to beef up anti-insurgency campaign: analyst

Anjo Bagaoisan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 07 09:25 PM

Security analyst Chester Cabalza said Gen. Andres Centino's credentials and military experience in combating the insurgency are among the factors that may explain why he was brought back to the service. Read more »

Centino nanawagan ng pagkakaisa sa hanay ng militar

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 07 07:30 PM

Pormal nang bumalik bilang chief of staff ng militar si General Andres Centino matapos ang limang buwan. Read more »

Centino urges unity in military amid ‘decisive moment’

Anjo Bagaoisan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 07 02:20 PM

Returning Armed Forces chief of staff Gen. Andres Centino on Saturday urged the military to remain united amid another change in leadership in just 5 months. Read more »

Adaci Jr. is new Philippine Navy chief

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 24 08:45 PM

Rear Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr. assumed Thursday as the new Philippine Navy Flag Officer In Command. Read more »

6 suspected NPA members killed in N. Samar clash - AFP

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 23 07:45 PM

Six suspected members of the New People's Army were killed in an encounter with government troops early Wednesday morning in Las Navas, Northern Samar, the Philippine military unit in the area said. Read more »

AFP yet to allocate $100 million military aid from US

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 08 01:43 PM

US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson announced the foreign military financing on October 14. Read more »

Marcos reaffirms vow to modernize AFP

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 07 08:15 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday reaffirmed his commitment to modernize the AFP during the 72nd founding anniversary of the Philippine Marines. Read more »

AFP: Active communist guerrilla fronts down to 5

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 07 04:37 PM

Only five communist guerrilla fronts remain active, Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff Lt. Gen. Bartolome Bacarro said Monday. Read more »

DND reports diminishing 'internal threats', vows to protect PH territory

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 27 06:51 PM

DND OIC Jose Faustino, Jr. assured Tuesday of the military’s unwavering commitment to protect the nation’s territorial integrity. Read more »

PH Navy’s new fast attack interdiction craft (FAIC)

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 06 03:38 PM

Naval Chief Chaplain Col. Rene Tambago sprinkles holy water during a Christening and Commissioning ceremony of two brand new fast attack interdiction craft (FAIC) at the Philippine Navy Headquarters in Manila on Tuesday. Read more »

Tolentino assumes post as new PMA superintendent

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Updated as of Aug 13 10:53 AM

Tolentino succeeded Brig. Gen. Julius Tomines, who served as acting superintendent since June. Read more »

Bacarro assumes post as AFP Chief of Staff

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 08 04:41 PM

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday formally welcomed Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro as its new Chief of Staff. Read more »

Bacarro is new AFP chief of staff: Palace

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 01 04:49 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed decorated military official Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro as the new chief of staff of the AFP. Read more »

PH Air Force to focus on external threats, says chief

Wena Cos, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 13 07:36 PM

The Philippine Air Force chief said Monday internal threats to the country's security have dwindled, allowing it to focus on preparations for external threats. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: May 16, 2022

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 17 12:14 AM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

PMA ‘Bagsik Diwa’ celebrate graduation

Rey Baniquet, Presidential Photo
Posted at May 16 01:55 PM

Members of the PMA 'Bagsik Diwa' Class of 2022 throw their “shaku" during commencement exercises in Fort Gen. Gregorio H. del Pilar, Baguio City. Read more »

PMA balik sa face-to-face graduation ceremony

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 15 04:22 PM

Matapos ang 2 taon na virtual commencement exercises dahil sa COVID-19 pandemic, balik na sa in-person ang graduation ng Philippine Military Academy. Read more »

Army official's daughter tops PMA class of 2022

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Updated as of May 11 02:48 PM

An Army officer's daughter from South Cotabato has been named the valedictorian of this year's graduating cadets from the PMA. Read more »

PH Air Force gets 1 of 3 new C-295 planes

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 29 04:45 PM

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Monday received one of three new C-295 medium lift airplanes. Read more »

PH military chief visits Pag-asa Island

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 06 11:45 AM

AFP chief Gen. Andres Centino visited Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea and inspected other government facilities in Palawan. Read more »