Duterte appoints ex-AFP chief to Philcoa board

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 06:30:36 +0000

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has appointed former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Benjamin Madrigal Jr. as a member of the governing board of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA). The retired general was appointed to the PCA on January 21, based on the list of new presidential appointees released by Malacañang on Tuesday. Madrigal will […]

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LOOK: Catriona Gray visits AFP headquarters

Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2019 13:31:20 +0000

LOOK: Catriona Gray visits AFP headquarters

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray paid a visit on Saturday to Camp Aguinaldo, the headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

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Foreign ships circling PH-occupied island, confirms military chief

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Mon, 01 Apr 2019 09:03:38 +0000

ARMED Forces Chief Benjamin Madrigal Jr. on Monday confirmed the presence of foreign vessels, including Chinese ships, around Pag-asa (Thitu) Island but downplayed their number as mere “sightings.” Speaking in…READ

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No politics at PMA reunion – AFP chief

Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 21:18:39 +0000

No politics at PMA reunion – AFP chief

The Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff, Gen. Benjamin Madrigal Jr., on Tuesday said alumni, including honorary class members …

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AFP chief: Be alert for NPA ‘extortionists’ as campaign starts

Credit to Author: cbibe| Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 06:00:02 +0000

AFP chief: Be alert for NPA ‘extortionists’ as campaign starts

AFP chief of staff Gen. Benjamin Madrigal Jr. ordered his men to keep an eye out for NPAS as the campaign for the elections kicked off.

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SC questions data used to plead for 3rd martial law extension

Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:19:36 +0000

Justices of the Supreme Court questioned on Tuesday the data presented by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to justify a third martial law extension in Mindanao.

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AFP condemns Jolo cathedral attack

Credit to Author: cbibe| Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2019 05:27:49 +0000

AFP condemns Jolo cathedral attack

MANILA, Philippines – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) condemned on Sunday the “dastardly attack” in Jolo, Sulu, that killed at least 17 individuals and injured 57 others. In a statement, AFP spokesman Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo said it was closely coordinating with the Philippine National Police to probe the incident and identify suspects. “We […]

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AFP chief of staff to LGUs: Declare Reds persona non grata

Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:40:57 +0000

The Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Benjamin Madrigal Jr., urged other local governments to follow the example of Sibagat town in Agusan del Sur, which formally condemned the communist rebels.

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AFP chief warns troops: No drinking in public places

Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 08:32:14 +0000

MANILA, Philippines — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff General Benjamin Madrigal Jr. on Thursday warned soldiers against drinking in public places, after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered all uniformed personnel to avoid public drinking.

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