Tag: Armed Forces of the Philippines

Youth group will visit all islands in West Philippine Sea

The youth group, “Kalayaan, Atin Ito” plans to visit all the islands claimed by the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea, which said group believes is an effective way to show to China that the Kalayaan Group of Islands belongs to the Philippines. On the other hand, the Armed Forces of the Philippines asked said group to engage in alternative forms of protests like “alay-lakad”. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing […]

Blood Donation activity ng EBC matagumpay na naisagawa

Bilang bahagi ng commitment na magbigay ng malawak na serbisyo publiko, nagsagawa ng blood donation activity ang Eagle Broadcasting Corporation. Katuwang sa nasabing activity ang Iglesia Ni Cristo Social Services Office, SCAN International, National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Department of Health (DOH), at Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

PNP and AFP, in full alert after Jakarta attacks

After the series of attacks in Jakarta, Indonesia, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are in full and heightened alert in preparation for any untoward incident. Both organizations added, however, that there are no currently monitored terrorist threats against the Philippines. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

No gov’t troops working for politicians – AFP

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said that there are no longer government troops working for politicians, government officials and civilian personalities as security personnel. The AFP added that it already issued recall orders to gather said troops in order to prepare for the 2016 elections. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/thzoqt6Rl1M

Philippine Army receives new weapons

US-based arms manufacturer Remington delivered 12, 600 new M4 carbines for the Philippine Army, worth Php 1.9 billion. Said carbines will undergo technical examination before being issued to Army personnel. Said weapons are part of the modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Palace emphasizes importance of total gun ban on election period

A Palace official on Sunday underscored the importance of the total gun ban during the election period for the May 2016 national and local polls. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) set the election period from January 10 to June 8, 2016. Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma Jr. said prohibiting the carrying of firearms and other deadly weapons during the election period is one of the most effective ways to ensure the safety of the public as […]

AFP targets to submit IPSP this year

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) admitted that it may not be able to meet its timeline for the achievement of the Internal Peace and Security Plan in 2016 which includes as one of its goals the total elimination of insurgency in the Philippines. Said plan was interpreted last 2010. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Military remains on alert after foiled NPA attack—Palace

As the unilateral declaration of suspension of military operations concludes before midnight, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) shall remain on alert, especially after a foiled attack by communist rebels in Camarines Sur last Friday. Malacañang issued the statement Sunday following reports that 10 members of the New People’s Army (NPA) broke the 12-day holiday truce and launched a deliberate yet unsuccessful attack against the military amid the New Year observance. Citing an account […]

Palace belies claim of expanded forces of the NPA in Eastern Mindanao

Palace belies claim of expanded forces of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Eastern Mindanao Malacañang contradicted the reported statement of the Communist Party of the Philippines and New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) that they have extended their forces in Eastern Mindanao. Citing latest data gathered by the Cabinet security cluster from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said on Sunday that the rebels’ numbers have in fact dwindled over […]

Ceasefire between AFP and NPA

President Benigno S. Aquino III signed the unilateral cease-fire between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the New Peoples’ Army (NPA) during the holiday season, said ceasefire would take effect on December 23 midnight until January 3 midnight. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em>

US-PHL maritime exercise continues

The Armed Forces of the Philippines said that the maritime security exercise between the forces of the United States of America and the Philippines, which aims to increase the competence of Filipino armed personnel in the use of modern equipment. The AFP clarified that said exercise is included in the approved activities of the mutual defense agreement between the two countries and has nothing to do with the issue on West Philippine Sea. (Eagle News […]

PCG should handle clearance for “freedom voyage” to Spratlys

According to the Armed Forces of the Philippines, its should be the Philippine Coast Guard who should give the “go” signal or clearance for those who want to go on a “freedom voyage” to Spratlys Islands. The AFP added that the PCG should consider carefully the giving of the clearance since light vessels would find it difficult navigating the waters around said island. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho […]