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Marawi Liberation 3rd anniversary commemorated

October 20, 2020

In commemoration of the third anniversary of the liberation of Marawi City from the Maute terrorist group, the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines honored the personnel and …

BI slams misinformation, illegal recruitment online

AFP chief: Facebook unfair for taking down pages linked to police, military

October 13, 2020

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Gilbert Gapay said Tuesday that social media giant Facebook was “unfair” for taking down accounts and pages linked to the police and …

AFP chief says South China Sea situation volatile

AFP chief: Situation in South China Sea still volatile

October 13, 2020

Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Gilbert Gapay said Tuesday that the disputed South China Sea’s general situation remained “volatile and uncertain.” Gapay explained during an online forum of …

AFP discussing where to place DITO telco towers

September 11, 2020September 11, 2020

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Friday it is studying the number and military camps that would host telecommunication China-backed Dito Telco towers. “Sa ngayon, kapipirma pa lang …

West Philippine Sea issues could be resolved in ‘peaceful way’ – AFP chief

August 31, 2020

For Armed Forces chief Lieutenant General Gilbert Gapay, the West Philippine Sea issues could be addressed in a “peaceful way,” Monday. The military official said that the government forces would …

SOGIE bill pushed again this Pride Month

AFP opposes SOGIE bill, says it could compromise majority’s rights

August 28, 2020

The Armed Forces of the Philippines said it does not support the proposed Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression (SOGIE) bill, explaining such measures would compromise the rights of the …

Update: AFP lost 4 Air Force members in Isabela helicopter crash

July 24, 2020

Update: Authorities confirmed four members of the Philippine Air Force died after their helicopter crashed and exploded in Cauayan City, Isabela province late on Thursday (July 23). Earlier reports said …

Duterte hopes Jolo shooting won’t cause friction between AFP and PNP

July 14, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday he hopes the Jolo shooting, which killed four soldiers, would not spark friction between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National …

Gamboa: Tension between PNP, AFP in Jolo eased

July 13, 2020

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Archie Francisco Gamboa said Monday the tension between the cops and soldiers after the killing of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) intelligence …

AFP loses track of Jolo bombers after 4 soldiers killed

July 2, 2020

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Wednesday it lost track of the two suspected Jolo bombers after Sulu cops killed four intelligence operatives. Army spokesperson Col. Ramon Zagala told …

Army chief says Jolo shooting incident not a 'misencounter' but a murder

Army chief: Jolo shooting incident not a ‘misencounter’ but a murder

August 10, 2020July 1, 2020

A Philippine Army chief said the Jolo shooting incident where Sulu cops killed four soldiers was not a “misencounter” but a murder. “This was not a misencounter. This was murder. …

PNP admits killing of 4 AFP soldiers a misencounter

June 30, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) admitted Tuesday that the encounter in Jolo, Sulu, that killed four Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldiers is a misencounter, spokesman Police Brigadier General …

AFP said slain soldiers did not provoke Sulu cops

June 30, 2020

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) want a full-blown investigation on Monday’s alleged misencounter between police officers and soldiers in Jolo, Sulu, that left four members of the military …

Año orders cops in Jolo ‘misencounter’ disarmed

June 30, 2020

Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año ordered Monday to disarm the cops involved in Jolo ‘misencounter’ which killed four soldiers of the Armed Forces of the …

Sulu cops kill 4 members of AFP

June 29, 2020

Sulu cops shot dead four members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday afternoon, June 29, after an alleged confrontation and a chase in Jolo’s capital – …

Philippines eyes buying attack helicopters from Turkey

June 3, 2020

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Wednesday said the government is eyeing to buy attack helicopters from Turkey. Lorenzana said in a television interview that attack helicopters from the United States …

AFP, PNP to distribute second tranche of SAP

May 20, 2020

Department of Social Welfare Secretary Rolando Bautista said Tuesday the AFP and PNP would distribute the second tranche of social amelioration program (SAP) instead of local government officials. The official …

6 Abu Sayyaf killed, 8 soldiers wounded in Sulu encounter

April 24, 2020

Six members of the Abu Sayyaf terror group were killed while eight soldiers were wounded in an encounter in Patikul, Sulu, Wednesday night. According to the reports of the military, …

NPA kills 2 soldiers securing DWSD cash aid distribution in Aurora

April 22, 2020

AFP reported Wednesday gunmen who believed to be New People’s Army (NPA) rebels killed two soldiers and injured three others on Tuesday in Maria Aurora, Aurora province. The troops from …

“Martial-law-like” means arrest without warning- PNP chief

April 20, 2020

PNP chief Gen Archie Gamboa said that in case of “Martial-law-like” implementation of ECQ, it would mean no warning before an arrest is made. President Rodrigo Duterte warned last week …

AFP chief Felimon Santos infected with COVID-19

March 27, 2020

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana confirmed on Friday that Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Felimon Santos Jr tested positive of COVID-19. Santos’ result was released Thursday, and Lorenzana …

Balikatan 2020 canceled-US Indo-Pacific Command

March 27, 2020

The United States Indo-Pacific Command canceled the Balikatan 2020 exercises between Philippine military troops the United States following due to the COVID-19 threat. The cancellation of Exercise Balikatan 2020 scheduled …

AFP chief says VFA abrogation makes Philippines ‘self-reliant’

February 19, 2020

Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Felimon Santos Jr wants the country’s military forces to see the positive side of Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) abrogation. “I want everybody to …

Military vs. Abu Sayyaf in Sulu, 8 soldiers injured

November 15, 2019

Eight soldiers were injured after an encounter with 40 members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Patikul, Sulu.

According to a Western Mindanao Command statement, the clash broke out between the Joint Task Force Sulu and Hatib Hajan Sawadjaan’s group and Radullan Sahiron on Thursday.

It is not known how many casualties the Abu Sayyaf Group had because of the encounter with the military in Sulu.

The wounded soldiers are being treated at Camp Teodulfo Bautista Station Hospital in Busbus, Sulu.

WesMinCom Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana saluted the soldiers for their dedication to ensuring the security of the country.

“I salute our gallant soldiers for their bravery and utmost dedication to their sworn duty,” said Sobejana.

Sobejana assured the public that the military would continue to strengthen its operation against terrorists in Sulu and other provinces under WesMinCom‘s control.

NPA ambush Eastern Samar: 6 soldiers dead, 20 others injured

November 13, 2019

Six soldiers and a member of the New People’s Army (NPA) have been confirmed dead while 20 others have been wounded in the military in an ambush in Eastern Samar, …

Philippines SEA games 2019: 27,000 PNP personnel deployed

November 12, 2019

The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that it would deploy 27,440 law enforcers to tighten the security in the upcoming Philippines SEA games 2019. The Philippines will host the 30th …