THREAD | In a brazen act of aggression, the CCG obstructed the AFP's critical humanitarian rotation and resupply operations at BRP Sierra Madre (LS57) in Ayungin Shoal on June 17, employing physical attacks, bladed weapons, blaring sirens, and blinding strobe lights. Despite facing overwhelming numbers and harassment from the CCG, Filipino troops valiantly fought back and defended their position. The AFP maintains professionalism and steadfast commitment to uphold international law and preserve peace in the region.

AFP Statement fr Spokesperson @atty_edarevalo re Christmas truce:

The AFP - wishing and longing for a peaceful Yuletide Season for the Filipino people notwithstanding - will not recommend to the Commander-in-Chief a holiday ceasefire w/ the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG).

1/n Many times in the past, the CTG has shown it’s incapacity for sincerity and for being unfaithful to a covenant.

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CSAFP Statement on HOOC Facebook Page Shutdown:

The AFP regrets the decision of Facebook to take down the page of Hands Off Our Children, a campaign launched by a group of parents who are fighting to protect their children against violent extremism.

1/n Their grievances are legitimate, and their calls urgent. The recruitment machinery of the communist terrorist group has long been found to victimize students, conditioning them to become cadres and armed members of the New People's Army.

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AFP Statement by AFP Spokesperson @atty_edarevalo re FB-Phil Policy Team Call on the AFP Chief:

It was a courtesy call of FB-Phil Policy Team lead by Ms. Clare Amador to the AFP Chief Gen Gilbert Gapay.

1/n The engagement was highlighted by a presentation as to FB's Policy Rationale and what other things they do through their platform.

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Statement from the AFP Spokesperson
@atty_edarevalo regarding the Senate Hearing on the MOA between DITO and AFP:

We respect the Senate’s oversight function.

1/4 (Thus) We are happy to be tasked and in fact welcome the call for a Senate inquiry on the signed MOA between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Corp.

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Statement from the AFP Spokesperson
@atty_edarevalo on AFP’s response to media query on the release of Pemberton:

The incident that involved LCpl Pemberton is an isolated case.

1/6 That does not embody the totality or the intent of training with our American counterparts —or with the armed forces of other countries for that matter.

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AFP on filing of Admin cases against 9 Police personnel and 3 of their superiors
Auth: MGen Edgard Arevalo
Commander AFPETDCOM and AFP Spokesperson

The Armed Forces of the Philippines takes due notice and appreciates the filing of administrative charges by the PNP... against 12 of its erring personnel for their respective acts or omission in the shooting incident that claimed the lives of four AFP intelligence personnel—two of them officers.

AFP Spokesperson Mgen Edgard Arevalo's interview on Get It Straight with Daniel Razon:

(On possible threats in NCR)

Sa ngayon po, wala tayong namomonitor na malaking banta o presence ng mga teroristang grupong ito.

(1/n) Magkaganun man, ayaw po natin magbigay ng sense of complacency sapagkat ang terorismo po ay hindi kumikilala ng oras, panahon, kasarian at edad.

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AFP on alleged maltreatment of Aeta Communities

Auth: MGen Edgard Arevalo
Commander AFPETDCOM and AFP Spokesperson

We take exception to that sweeping statement by some quarters (Indigenous Peoples’ Rights International) who may have been fed false or fabricated information. We have been in IP communities responding to their calls for help or assistance.

The recent baseless charges against the Army personnel from 7ID who operated in Zambales turned out to be hearsay, unfounded claims, and lies.

AFP Spokesperson Mgen Edgard Arevalo's interview on Get It Straight with Daniel Razon:

Napakakalaki po ng pangangailangan natin ng suporta ng ating mga mamamayan lalung-lalo na po ng mga local government officials at local chief executives. Sapagkat yun pong ibang kadahilanan na tinatawag nating drivers of insurgency ay ang makatutugon po ay ang mga local government officials. Kaya po ganyan kahalaga ang tinatawag nating whole-of-nation, whole-of-government approach.

AFP Response to Media Query on LCPL Pemberton

Auth: Marine MGenEdgard Arevalo,
Commander, AFP Education, Training and Doctrine Command and AFP Spokesperson

Pursuant to a MOA executed between the BuCor, DOJ and the General Headquarters and Headquarters Service Command, AFP... LCPL Pemberton shall be confined at the part of AFP Custodial and Detention Center inside Camp Aguinaldo which serves as the National Bilibid Prison (NBP) Extension Facility.

STATEMENT OF THE AFP CHIEF OF STAFF
LTGEN GILBERT GAPAY ON JOLO EXPLOSIONS

The AFP condemns and vows to exact justice on the perpetrators of the terror attack that killed 15 including eight soldiers and wounded 74, including 48 civilians, in Jolo, Sulu on Monday, August 24. No sensible religion or ideology would ever endorse these hapless attacks.

We extend our sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims. Rest assured that their sacrifices will not be in vain.

AFP Response to queries on the reported incident of a grenade explosion

Auth: Marine BGen Edgard Arevalo

An explosion purportedly from a hand grenade happened inside a military quarters occupied by an Enlisted Personnel assigned at the Home Affairs Office at GHQ&HSC in CGEA Initial investigation shows that the incident happened around 6:20am of 12January2020 at an apartment unit occupied by SSG Larry de Guzman.

The soldier’s wife Erliza, 34 and his 11-year old son sustained shrapnel wounds and are now being treated at the VLuna Hospital.

@dndphl, AFP REMAIN READY TO AID IN REPATRIATION OPS

Despite the lifting of the mandatory repatriation of Filipinos in Iran and Lebanon, the plan of the Philippine government to deploy assets and personnel of the AFP to the Middle East is still in place, SND Lorenzana confirmed. Mandatory repatriation from Iraq remains in effect, while Filipinos in Iran, Libya, and Lebanon who wish to come home because of the recent tensions will be assisted by the government.

AFP Statement on the CCP Anniversary
Auth: Marine Brigadier General Edgard Arevalo
AFP Spokesperson

There is nothing to celebrate in 51 years of duplicity! The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) has been fooling many of our people for more than half a century now. We should mourn the more than five decades of the CPP’s despotic schemes and evil designs that have destroyed the future of many of our children, ruined the fibers of Filipino family values, prevented economic growth, and divided our nation.

AFP Chief General Noel Clement directs all field commanders to observe faithfully the unilateral and reciprocal ceasefire with CPP-NPA-NDF declared by the Commander-in-Chief. They received orders directing them to stop all conduct of combat operations targeting terrorists in their hideouts.

They may however conduct patrols that are intended to secure their bases and camps as well as the communities within their areas of responsibility.

AFP Statement
BGen Edgard Arevalo

The AFP, together with its PNP counterparts, has struck yet another devastating blow to one of the groups that is determined to carry out liquidation missions against government officials from the security sector in Manila and other key cities Eleuterio Sadyaw Agmaliw @ ‘Omeng’ pinuno ng Kilusang Larangan Gerilya ng Sierra Madre and Freddie Daileg @ ‘Poldo’ Deputy Secretary LGP1 of Central Luzon Regional Committee died when they shot it out with lawmen serving the warrants for their arrest 3:30AM of 19Dec2019.

AFP Statement on the non-extension of Martial Law.
Authentication: Marine Brigadier General Edgard Arevalo,
AFP Spokesman The AFP was among security-related agencies that were consulted as to whether or not ML will be extended or not. And we’re pleased that our recommendation for the non -extension of ML was considered by the Commander-in-Chief.