Around 1,700 Philippine Army soldiers have been mobilized across Basilan to secure the 2026 BARMM Parliamentary Elections, with three augmentation units formally integrated at a ceremony in Lamitan City.
Cleared at the committee level on September 10, the Philippines-France Status of Visiting Forces Agreement now heads to the Senate plenary for full ratification.
Soldiers from the 802nd Infantry Brigade killed a mid-level NPA commander in Baybay City, Leyte, after a civilian reported armed men extorting nearby communities.
Security agencies and election officials convened in Maguindanao del Sur to finalize coordinated protection measures ahead of the September 14 BARMM Parliamentary Elections.
Citing dwindling community support and years of hardship in the mountains, a rebel couple from Eastern Visayas has surrendered to the Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry Division.
Alongside Commander-in-Chief President Marcos Jr., the Armed Forces of the Philippines observed National Heroes’ Day with solemn rites at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City.
Troops from two 10th Infantry Division units were formally dispatched on August 30, 2026, to bolster military security for the upcoming BARMM Parliamentary Elections.
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro urged young Filipinos to champion the nation’s maritime rights as the Bantay Dagat Youth Ambassadors – West Philippine Sea Edition Caravan was launched on August 28, 2026.
Soldiers on combat patrol in Las Navas, Northern Samar recovered two anti-personnel mines linked to Communist Terrorist Group remnants on August 13, 2026.
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro marked the VALOR Clinic’s first year, citing fivefold patient growth and PHP40 million in new presidential funding to expand veteran healthcare services.
General Antonio Nafarrete led the 23rd founding anniversary of the AFP Special Operations Command at Camp Aguinaldo, receiving the SOC beret in a traditional military induction ceremony.
Authorities detained five Chinese nationals at a company compound in Trento, Agusan del Sur, following a Bureau of Immigration-led operation targeting immigration law violations.
Barely two weeks into leading the 3rd Infantry Division, Joey Escanillas has been elevated to Major General by AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Antonio Nafarrete at Fort Bonifacio.
Philippine veterans gain a new health ally as Sweden and VMMC forge a joint initiative targeting early lung cancer detection and hospital digitalization.
Promoted to three-star rank on the spot, Lt. Gen. Michael Logico formally took over as the 86th PMA Superintendent on July 22, vowing to prepare cadets for future warfare.
General Antonio Nafarrete assumed command as the AFP’s 61st Chief of Staff as President Marcos presided over the retirement of General Romeo Brawner, the first to complete a full three-year term under R.A. 11939.
Antonio Nafarrete formally took command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on July 21, 2026, becoming the 61st AFP Chief of Staff at Camp Aguinaldo.
Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel were physically attacked by Chinese Coast Guard crew near BRP Sierra Madre on July 20, with one sailor struck on the head using a wooden baton.
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