Armed Forces of the Philippines
Armed Forces of the Philippines
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) (Filipino: Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas) is composed of the Philippine Army, Philippine Navy and Philippine Air Force. The AFP is a volunteer force and has a total active strength of 113,500 with 131,000 personnel in reserve and is one of Asia's weakest military. The AFP leadership consists of the Chief of Staff (Gen. Victor Ibrado), Vice Chief of Staff (Lt. Gen. Cardozo M. Luna), and Deputy Chief of Staff (Lt. Gen. Rodrigo F.... read more
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Peace with the Moros of the Philippines: An independent assessment
From HD Centre Dated 27 November 2006 By Benedicto R. Bacani - Established in 1984, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is a breakaway group of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF). The MILF rejects the peace pact the MNLF signed with the Government of the Republic...
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AFP: Malaysia forensics experts coming to examine 'proof' on death of JI terrorists
From GMANews.tv Dated 10 February 2012 The Armed Forces of the Philippines said on Friday that Malaysia would send forensics experts in an effort to obtain proof that Filipino forces had killed three of Southeast Asia's most-wanted terror suspects.
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From GMANews.tv Dated 10 February 2012 In an apparent move to get with the times, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Jessie Dellosa set up a Twitter account to help reach out to his troops.
Iraq seeks to clamp down on security contractors
From Reuters.co.uk Dated 8 February 2012 BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's government intends to impose tough restrictions on private security companies to rein in what amounts to a "giant army" threatening the country's stability, a senior security official said. Related Stories Maldives court orders...
Ex-military comptroller Garcia expelled as PMA alumnus
From The Philippine Star Dated 8 February 2012 The Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association Inc. (PMAAAI) has expelled former Armed Forces of the Philippines comptroller retired Maj. Gen. Carlos Garcia, who was convicted by a court martial for violations of the Articles of War.
Negros earthquake: Urgent rescue efforts as death toll rises (+video)
From Christian Science Monitor Dated 7 February 2012 Negros earthquake: Philippines President Aquino ordered armed forces to join rescue efforts on Negros Island as the death toll from Monday's 6.9 quake rose to 22.
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From The Nation Multimedia Dated 7 February 2012 Manila - At least 48 people were dead and up to 92 were missing after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake triggered landslides and collapsed houses in the central Philippines, an army commander said Tuesday.
Search on for Philippine missing
From Big News Network Dated 7 February 2012 Rescue efforts are continuing after Monday's powerful earthquake in the central Philippines that left dozens of people dead or missing. Army teams were carrying out search operations, said Ver ...
AFP: We Uphold Human Rights
From Manila Bulletin Dated 4 February 2012 MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Army chief, Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Bautista, has assured United Nations (UN) representatives that Filipino soldiers will always abide by the provisions of the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and the rule of law. Bautista made the statement during...
Army hits school for malicious ad
From Sun Star Dated 3 February 2012 AN OFFICIAL of the Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) lambasted the Assumption College of Davao administration for its malicious advertisement against the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as the brain in the killing Fr. Fausto “Pops” Tentorio. Colonel Leopoldo Galon Jr.,...
Army hits school for malicious ad
From Sun Star Dated 3 February 2012 AN OFFICIAL of the Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) lambasted the Assumption College of Davao administration for its malicious advertisement against the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as the brain in the killing Fr. Fausto “Pops” Tentorio. Colonel Leopoldo Galon Jr.,...
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