The Armed Forces of the Philippines recently completed its AFP Joint Exercise Dagat Langit Lupa (AJEX DAGIT-LA) 09-2025 unilateral military exercises, which aims to test its own capabilities to defend the country without the participation of foreign partners and allies. Aside from all the major service branches of the AFP, the exercise also included participation from units of the Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine National Police. This year's exercise has some twists in it as operations mid-

DIRECT FROM THE SOURCE | Military spokespersons talk about several AFP-related topics during a Press Briefing on February 4. Col Ma. Consuelo Castillo, PAF spokesperson discussed the Philippine Air Force-US United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Exercise, and reaffirmed the nation's readiness to face any challenges posed by foreign entities. AFP Spokesperson Col Francel Margareth Padilla reiterated the AFP's ongoing commitment to internal security operations even as the focus shifts towards ex

Troops during the traditional boodle fight aboard BRP Sierra Madre (LS57), strengthening camaraderie and morale while stationed in the West Philippine Sea. | Armed Forces of the Philippines