Tag: Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
Senate bill seeks P50B budget to boost AFP, police capability
SEN. Alan Peter Cayetano has filed a bill seeking to boost the capability of the AFP and the PNP by providing each unit a...
12 more fighter jets to boost Air Force capability
THE Air Force’s 5th Strike Wing yesterday said the acquisition of 12 additional FA-50 fighter jets, worth $700 million (around P39.1 billion), shows the...
Armed Forces deactivates, activates special commands
THE Armed Forces yesterday deactivated its Special Operations Command (SOCOM) as part of a move to enhance the military’s special operational capabilities.
Defense Secretary Gilberto...
Poll security measures in place; police, AFP personnel deployed
THE PNP and Armed Forces yesterday assured the public that security measures are in place to ensure today’s elections will be peaceful and orderly.
PNP...
AFP: Rep Duterte allowed to maintain soldiers as bodyguards
THE Armed Forces yesterday said reelectionist Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte is authorized to maintain soldiers as bodyguards.
On Wednesday, PNP chief Gen. Francisco Marbil...
