The leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines said that they have no definite information regarding the new Bangsamoro Justice Front group.
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AFP calms public regarding terrorism
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) issued a statement asking the public to remain calm after the United States issued a travel advisory asking its citizens to be careful regarding terrorist attacks in the Philippines.
AFP prepares for disasters
AFP recognizes climate change as one of the biggest threat t o the country and has strengthened its disaster-preparedness training.
AFP has no basis regarding ISIS presence in Philippines
The Armed Forces of the Philippines does not possess a confirmed report regarding the supposed ISIS recruitment in the Philippines but is seriously considering the threat.
AFP says no ISIS militants in the Philippines
The Armed Forces of the Philippines assured the public that no members of the militant ISIS have entered the country despite allegations that ISIS, Abu Sayyaf and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters are acting as one group.
AFP brings more relief assistance
Boxes of canned goods, water, rice and generator sets were brought by the Armed Forces of the Philippines when it visited Albay. AFP Chief Lieutenant General Pio Catapang Jr., personally handed said relief goods to Albay Governor Joey Salceda in one of the largest evacuation centers in the province. Included are 100 boxes of noodles, 200 pairs of slippers, 80 boxes of water, and 75 sacks of rice. Catapang said that the AFP will continue […]
AFP prepares for return of Filipino peacekeepers
The Armed Forces of the Philippines is preparing for the heroes’welcome of the 75 Filipino peacekeepers after their battle with the Syrian rebels in the Golan Heights.
Syrian militants surround camp of Filipino U.N. peacekeepers
(Reuters) — Syrian militants have surrounded an encampment of U.N. peacekeepers, Philippine armed forces spokesperson Domingo Tutaan said on Friday (August 29). Militants fighting the Syrian army have detained 43 U.N. peacekeepers from Fiji in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, and trapped 81 troops from the Philippines, the United Nations said on Thursday (August 28). The 43 troops from the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force(UNDOF) were detained in the vicinity of Al Qunaytirah and the 81 peacekeepers from thePhilippines have been restricted to their positions in the vicinity of Ar […]
Filipino peacekeepers safe in Golan Heights
According to the AFP, the 81 Filipino peacekeepers remain safe in the Golan Heights stand-off.
AFP asks public for understanding
The new Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief asks for more understanding from the public for the perceived shortcomings in their service to the nation, especially in the field of security, saying that the AFP is just now currently undergoing modernization.
Senate approves allowance increase for AFP, PNP personnel
The Senate has approved the increased subsistence allowance of all enlisted personnel including members of the AFP and PNP.
AFP to study CHR recommendation re PMA Honor Committee
The Armed Forces of the Philippines will study the recommendation of the Commission on Human Rights regarding the termination of the Philippine Military Academy Honor Committee regarding the case of former Cadet Aldrin Jeff Cudia.
