President Duterte has designated five senior military officers to key positions in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) just four months ahead of the national and local elections. Most of the officers are members of the Philippine Military Academy Class (PMA) of 1989, whose appointments were defended by the…
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has identified the new commanders of the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) and Western Command (WESCOM) following the recent and upcoming retirements of senior military officers. Maj. Gen. Ernesto Torres Jr. will be taking the command of the Tarlac-based NOLC
(Photo courtesy of AFP) MANILA - Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff, Gen. Jose Faustino Jr., on Friday urged all members of the military to join the Metrobank Foundation Inc.'s (MBFI) Search for Outstanding Filipinos. "As the Chief-of-Staff, I urge all the members of the AFP to join the Metrobank Foundation in the search for the recipients of this award for 2022. Let us take pride in our fellow soldiers and nominate who we think are most laudable," Faustino said in a statement. Since 1985, the Metrobank Foundation has honored a total of 685 Outstanding Filipinos 372 teachers, 163 soldiers, and 150 police officers. Eligible to join in the search are soldiers, police officers, and teachers who have a minimum of 10 years of service with at least "very satisfactory" rating in the last decade. Those set to retire must have at least three remaining years of service. They must have exhibited good moral character and must not have been charged guilty