Dateline Kamuning:    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday asked the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to continue exerting efforts to achieve peace and security and sustain economic prosperity, stressing security and stability remain his administration’s priority. “My marching guidance has always remained constant: we commit to the cause of peace. The security and stability of the country remains the priority,” President Marcos said in a speech during the 87th Anniversary of the AFP in Camp Emilio Aguinaldo. “I call on you to continue performing your duties as you have had for many, many years, and competently, so that our country can achieve peace and security, and sustain economic prosperity,” the President told the men and women of the AFP.   President Marcos said his government remains committed to the AFP modernization and will partner with the military towards achieving the vision of a strong, credible, and world-class armed forces that is ...

Dateline Kamuning   President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday gave assurance that his administration will fully support the Philippine Air Force (PAF) in fulfilling its vision to become world-class as he led the ceremonial blessing of two new T129 ATAK helicopters in Malacañang. The President expressed hope that the modernization goal and PAF’s recent advancement will drive it to enhance its defense capabilities consistently, perform its duties effectively and protect the nation with vigor and pride. Congratulating PAF for the acquisition of the new air assets, President Marcos expects that the recently acquired state-of-the-art helicopters will improve the Air Force’s operational readiness and responsiveness and empower it to fulfill its mandate to the country and the people. The President also appreciated the contribution of the government of Turkey and the Turkish Aerospace Industries for being reliable partners of the Philippine government in modernizing the count...