Romeo Brawner Jr

Romeo Brawner Jr. is the current AFP chief who plays a crucial role in coordinating disaster relief efforts, such as using Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites for flood response during severe weather events. He also oversees contingency plans for evacuating Filipinos from conflict zones in the Middle East and leads initiatives to enhance maritime security through new naval vessels like the BRP Rajah Sulayman.

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Last updated at July 30, 2025.

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AFP, US military conduct joint disaster relief drill at Clark Air Base

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. military conducted a joint simulation exercise at Clark Air Base on Saturday, August 2, to demonstrate rapid airlift capabilities for disaster relief.
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DND denies Chinese Coast Guard towing Philippine vessel in Ayungin Shoal

The Department of National Defense (DND) has not confirmed reports that a Chinese Coast Guard ship towed a Philippine vessel in Ayungin Shoal, with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) stating these claims are false and based on old footage.
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Philippine, Indian Navies conduct first joint patrol in WPS next week

The Philippine Navy and Indian Navy are set to conduct their first joint maritime cooperative activity in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) next week, according to a statement from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday.
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Nafarrete assumes Philippine Army command, replaces retired Galido

Lieutenant General Antonio Nafarrete officially assumed command of the Philippine Army on Thursday, replacing Lieutenant General Roy Galido who retired after two years as the Army's chief.
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AFP, US military use EDCA sites for flood relief

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro announced on Monday that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is coordinating with the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) to use Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites for relief efforts due to heavy rainfall and floods across the country.
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AFP has evacuation plans for Filipinos in Middle East

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has contingency plans in place to evacuate Filipinos from the Middle East amid current tensions.
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Philippine government acquires twelve FA-50 aircraft; MRF plans unchanged

The Philippine government has acquired twelve additional FA-50 light combat aircraft without affecting plans to acquire multi-role fighter jets (MRF) for the Philippine Air Force (PAF).
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Philippines, Japan conclude second MCA in West Philippine Sea

The Philippines and Japan concluded their second maritime cooperative activity (MCA) in the West Philippine Sea on Saturday, enhancing defense cooperation under the newly ratified Reciprocal Access Agreement.
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AFP launches BRP Rajah Sulayman offshore patrol vessel in South Korea

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) officially launched the BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20), an offshore patrol vessel, in Ulsan, South Korea on June 11.
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Philippine officials accuse Chinese agents of misleading report at Shangri-La Dialogue

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. criticized what they described as a malicious and misleading report from individuals they believe were Chinese intelligence agents posing as journalists at a defense conference in Singapore.
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