Romeo Brawner Jnr

The latest news and top stories on Romeo Brawner Jnr, a distinguished Philippine Army general, currently serving as Chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, where he supervises the ’one-theatre’ strategy. His extensive career spans over three decades, marked by significant roles including Commanding General of the Philippine Army and Commandant of Cadets at the Philippine Military Academy, where he championed anti-hazing efforts.

Romeo Brawner Jnr

Philippine military chief vows to stay neutral as Marcos-Duterte feud deepens

Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jnr says the military will stay out of politics despite some unease within the ranks.

Philippines shifts defence strategy with Japan, eyes wider security focus

Why Japan’s troops are returning to Philippine soil for first time since WWII

Duterte allies use Iran war threat to attack Philippines’ US ties

Social media posts claim US bases in the Philippines are like ‘bullseyes on Filipino soil’, prompting the military to debunk the disinformation.

Indonesia is getting an aircraft carrier. The Philippines isn’t. Does it matter?

Indonesia wants to project power. The Philippines wants to deny it. In the South China Sea, one approach may matter more than the other.

Uniform justice? Why Philippine military expelled a lawmaker but not VP Duterte

Sources said legal ambiguity and political risk shaped how the armed forces handled two high-profile reservist cases.

Philippine ex-general arrested after call for military to ‘reset’ society

Romeo Poquiz had publicly called for the armed forces to ‘withdraw their support’ from Marcos over the flood control corruption scandal.

Is the Philippines vulnerable to another military-triggered political crisis?

Analysts said an alleged plot by retired generals to oust President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr appears inspired by 2001’s EDSA Dos uprising.

2 top Philippine officials in Marcos’ cabinet quit amid flood control scandal

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman quit on Monday after being implicated in the controversy.

Fugitive ex-Philippine official accuses Marcos of ordering bogus projects

Ex-appropriations chairman Zaldy Co claims Marcos directed him to add US$1.7 billion in dubious projects to the national budget.

Philippine military fires back as Duterte’s son takes potshot at US ties

Paolo Duterte’s claims of the military ‘showing off for America’ are aimed at undermining the current administration, analysts say.

Philippines hits hard against campaign to recruit military and destabilise state

A congressman was targeted after he posted a photo of himself in military uniform while alluding to a ‘Republic of Mindanao’.

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Memories of past uprisings have made today’s military more resistant than ever to political adventurism, General Romeo Brawner Jnr says.

Fake coup and CIA plot rumours in Philippines fuelling real political turmoil

Analysts say the disinformation is capitalising on anti-corruption anger to sow unrest and confusion.

Philippines 3D-prints drones for future warfare, boosts security alliances

Among the scenarios tested in war games is the possibility of a Taiwan conflict, which could be dominated by drone warfare, military chief says.

Unrest in Philippine military? Ire of old guard could spell trouble for Marcos

Insider sources said the retired generals met top brass to urge them to abandon the president ahead of the mass corruption protests.

Philippines warns China not to cross ‘red line’ over grounded warship

The Philippine military says it has noted a surge in Chinese maritime activity near BRP Sierra Madre in the disputed Second Thomas Shoal.

Exclusive | How Philippine military chief foiled ‘soft coup’ bid to undermine Marcos