LOOK: MARCOS LEADS A COMMAND CONFERENCE WITH AFP OFFICIALS

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday met with officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in a mid-year command conference at the AFP Headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.

Marcos, who serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the AFP, reviewed the progress of the military campaigns and programs.

He also provided further directives for the rest of the year.

According to the AFP, in a statement, ground commanders during the meeting presented detailed updates on their operations and their assessment of internal and external security threats.

“An outbrief of Exercise Balikatan 39-2024 was also presented to the president,” said the AFP.

Meanwhile, AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. stressed the AFP’s commitment to strengthen its strategies and tactics to address both internal and external threats.

“We are grateful for the guidance of the President. As our Commander-in-Chief, his directives will shape our future plans and programs,” Brawner said.

“We remain steadfast in aligning our efforts with his vision for a secure and peaceful nation,” he added.