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Edgard Arevalo

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Edgard Arevalo wrote : “The circumstances may not be identical, but the increasing demoralization caused by politics and the undue advantages accorded to some general and flag officers by the faulty provisions of RA 11709, if unchecked, may just one day get out of control,”

philstar Sunday, January 8, 2023 8:20:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “By giving fixed tour of duty, officers occupying key positions, the state through this law allows him longer period to implement reforms and institutionalize sound policies that will redound to the improvement of the AFP,”

philstar Tuesday, May 17, 2022 7:54:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "We are making this clear that they (politicians) should not be giving or providing [the fees to NPA rebels] because this is a direct show of support to this terrorist group,"

manilatimes Thursday, June 10, 2021 8:47:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "We will continue with our preparations especially as elections are nearing,"

manilatimes Thursday, June 10, 2021 8:47:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “Isuko nila itong mga involved sa pagpatay na ito, sa murder na ito, at hindi lamang ito dapat hihinto sa mga mismong nagpasabog kundi sa kanyang pinuno, dapat kasama sila,”

tribuneonline Thursday, June 10, 2021 12:59:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “We dare the group that reportedly apologizes and promises compensation for this is to surrender those involved in this murder. And they should not only give up those involved in the blast itself, but also their leaders, including Mr. [Joma] Sison and Mr. [Luis] Jalandoni,”

tribuneonline Thursday, June 10, 2021 9:43:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Ang ating hamon mga grupo na humihingi diumano ng paumanhin sa pangyayaring ito at nangangako na naman na sila’y magbabayad o magbibigay ng kompensasyonisuko nila ang mga involved sa pagpatay na ito, sa murder na ito,"

abs-cbnnews Thursday, June 10, 2021 8:02:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said ( about Humanitarian Law ) : "Here and elsewhere in the world, this practice of using APMs has long been banned under International Humanitarian Law. The AFP yielded, but not this terrorist group,"

pna Wednesday, June 9, 2021 5:17:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "We will be unrelenting in the pursuit of justice for the 224 casualties, including 29 civilians, five of whom were killed,"

pna Wednesday, June 9, 2021 5:17:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "In their attempt to appease the families of the victims, the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) through a 'spokesperson' issued an apology to the family of the victims. They expressed willingness to indemnify the families for their losses,"

manilatimes Wednesday, June 9, 2021 4:59:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Twelve more rifles were confiscated after civilians who have long been pestered by NPA terrorists masquerading as 'protectors of the people' tipped off the location to the authorities,"

pna Wednesday, June 9, 2021 5:27:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "On behalf of the Filipino people, we will bring to the bar of justice the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) leadership who ordered the execution and their complicit cohorts,"

pna Wednesday, June 9, 2021 5:27:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "These communist terrorists did not only take the lives of Keith Absalon and Nolven Absalon and maimed (Chrisbin) Daniel Absalon. They deprived them of a bright future and hopes for their grieving families,"

pna Wednesday, June 9, 2021 5:27:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “This is where his attributes are expected to contribute immensely,”

thestandard-ph Sunday, May 16, 2021 6:48:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said ( about Maj Gen ) : "The General Headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines welcomes the designation of Maj. Gen. Andres Centino as Commanding General of the Philippine Army,"

pna Sunday, May 16, 2021 7:26:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "And this is where his attributes are expected to contribute immensely,"

pna Sunday, May 16, 2021 7:26:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Given his known professionalism, operational experience, and managerial skills gained from various leadership echelons of the AFP, MGEN Centino will undoubtedly stir the Army to greater heights,"

abs-cbnnews Saturday, May 15, 2021 7:17:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "His appointment came at the time when the AFP is vigorously pursuing its initiatives and building on its gains to the defeat the Communist Terrorist Group, the Abu Sayyaf Group, and the BIFF. And this is where his attributes are expected to contribute immensely,"

abs-cbnnews Saturday, May 15, 2021 7:17:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “We send our sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues as we offer our support in any way we can,”

manilatimes Tuesday, April 27, 2021 7:33:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “We send our sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues as we offer our support in any way we can,”

manilatimes Tuesday, April 27, 2021 2:32:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Where there are none, AFP unit commanders should initiate and coordinate for the putting up of one. These projects will alleviate the condition of our poor kababayan’s adversely affected by the pandemic,"

pna Thursday, April 22, 2021 3:15:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The intent of every iteration of Balikatan is for both armed forces to train together on defense and security leveraging on the capability, experience, and strength of their friendship,"

pna Friday, April 16, 2021 6:17:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “The global pandemic may have limited some aspects of the Balikatan Exercise but it will never dampen the spirit of friendship, partnership, and shared aspirations of both Philippines and United States armed forces,”

pna Friday, April 16, 2021 6:17:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The intent of every iteration of Balikatan is for both armed forces to train together on defense and security, leveraging on the capability, experience, and strength of their friendship,"

abs-cbnnews Thursday, April 15, 2021 5:29:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The discussions centered on how the Philippine and the United States armed forces can manage and respond to the situation in the Philippine EEZ,"

thestandard-ph Monday, April 12, 2021 9:16:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "This erstwhile annual event pushes through with fewer training events that will not entail face-to-face engagement. Further details to follow,"

pna Monday, April 12, 2021 11:14:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “Against this backdrop and these challenges notwithstanding, the decrease is only in terms of number and never in the participating nations’ passion and desire to meet the steep objectives set forth in every exercise,”

pna Monday, April 12, 2021 11:14:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The AFP expresses concern over the report of an alleged harassment by Chinese PLA Navy vessels and a Chinese Coast Guard vessel as reported by a team of journalist(s) on board a watercraft within our EEZ,"

economictimes Friday, April 9, 2021 3:59:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "While we understand the journalists’ insatiable desire to be ahead in reporting, we appeal to them to exercise prudence in the course of their job," "The AFP is concerned with the safety and well-being of our Kababayans that we have been forthright and transparent in our reporting about the situation in our EEZ,"

abs-cbnnews Friday, April 9, 2021 1:03:00 PM EAT

afp-en Friday, April 9, 2021 12:47:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "It’s not the first time. And those challenges have been customary. Hence, our reply is likewise customary -- that we are conducting routine maritime patrol over our EEZ (exclusive economic zone),"

pna Wednesday, March 31, 2021 12:10:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said ( about Delfin Lorenzana ) : “AFP representatives engaged on March 24, 2021 their Chinese counterpart in a meeting to discuss the situation obtaining in the WPS as reported. We conveyed the Defense Secretary’s (Delfin Lorenzana) demand for the vessels to leave Julian Felipe Reef where 183 vessels were sighted per AFP’s recent aerial patrol,”

thestandard-ph Saturday, March 27, 2021 8:18:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “He also committed to making himself available to discuss and explain any future issues involving the PLA,”

thestandard-ph Saturday, March 27, 2021 8:18:00 PM EAT

thestandard-ph Thursday, March 25, 2021 8:46:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “He also committed to making himself available to discuss and explain any future issues involving the PLA,”

thestandard-ph Thursday, March 25, 2021 8:46:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said ( about Delfin Lorenzana ) : "AFP representatives engaged on March 24, 2021 their Chinese counterpart in a meeting to discuss the situation obtaining in the WPS as reported. We conveyed the Defense Secretary’s (Delfin Lorenzana) demand for the vessels to leave Julian Felipe Reef where 183 vessels were sighted per AFP’s recent aerial patrol,"

pna Thursday, March 25, 2021 9:11:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "He also committed to making himself available to discuss and explain any future issues involving the PLA,"

pna Thursday, March 25, 2021 9:11:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "will not renege from our commitment to protect and defend our maritime interest within the bounds of the law,"

npr Monday, March 22, 2021 4:47:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “The AFP will oppose any acts of incursions or encroachment in our sovereign territory… Nonetheless, we will pursue the rules-based approach of resolving the issue at hand,”

tribuneonline Monday, March 22, 2021 3:08:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The (Armed Forces of the Philippines) will not renege from our commitment to protect and defend our maritime interest within the bounds of the law,"

abs-cbnnews Monday, March 22, 2021 1:09:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "This measure will restrict entry and exit of all AFP personnel and workers in concessionaires inside the General Headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo,"

pna Monday, March 22, 2021 11:52:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "However, operations and delivery of services by military units and offices inside camp will continue unhampered. At least 50 percent of the workforce will personally man their offices. All civilian personnel, except those who by nature of their job requires personal presence, are to work from home,"

pna Monday, March 22, 2021 11:52:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The (Armed Forces of the Philippines) will not renege from our commitment to protect and defend our maritime interest within the bounds of the law,"

japantoday Monday, March 22, 2021 1:36:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The (Armed Forces of the Philippines) will not renege from our commitment to protect and defend our maritime interest within the bounds of the law,"

timesofindia Sunday, March 21, 2021 6:13:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The (Armed Forces of the Philippines) will not renege from our commitment to protect and defend our maritime interest within the bounds of the law,"

trust2 Sunday, March 21, 2021 6:00:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "By this preemptive measure, AFP chief General Cirilito Sobejana seeks to arrest the alarming and fast-growing number of COVID-19 infections,"

rappler Sunday, March 21, 2021 5:19:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Appropriate reports were made and forwarded to other agencies of government through the General Headquarters of such monitored number of CMM. These reports are made bases of filing appropriate actions not limited to filing diplomatic protests," "The AFP will not renege from our commitment to protect and defend our maritime interest within the bounds of the law,"

abs-cbnnews Sunday, March 21, 2021 12:37:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The target today is to vaccinate at least 30 MHWs in each of the hospitals in the four camps named,"

pna Tuesday, March 2, 2021 1:25:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Priority amongst AFP personnel remains to be the medical health front-liners. We will be grateful with whatever number of vaccine shots will be shared to the AFP,"

pna Monday, March 1, 2021 11:56:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "not having a protection at all"

terradaily Friday, February 26, 2021 3:51:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Hindi po kami nakikipag-agawan, hindi po kami nakikipag-unahan sa pagbabakunang ito," "Ang amin po, kung ano ang mailaan at maipagkaloob sa amin, tatanggapin po muna sapagkat mahalaga sa amin na protektado ang ating mga kasamahan"

abs-cbnnews Friday, February 26, 2021 11:27:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Dahil nga po hindi naman iyon ang laan para sa AFP na kailangan mabakunahan, kailangan po sila magbabayad ng bakuna, brand ng bakuna na gustong maiturok sa kanila,"

abs-cbnnews Friday, February 26, 2021 9:50:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “We will pursue our constitutional mandate and consistently assert our sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The protection of our territory and upholding the interest [of] our people is our primary interest.”

thestandard-ph Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:17:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “not having a protection at all”

themalaymailonline Thursday, February 25, 2021 5:29:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "We are thankful to the donor of - to the donor, or to those who would still like to donate vaccines for the Armed Forces of the Philippines. We see this as a kind gesture, or a recognition for the importance of the role that we play in the overall campaign to combat the spread of COVID-19,"

abs-cbnnews Thursday, February 25, 2021 5:18:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "They must perform their duties and task but they will have to resort to the traditional health protocol, mag -mask, mag -shield, maghugas ng kamay at mag- maintain ng social distance pansamantala habang hindi pa sila natuturukan ng vaccine na pinipili nila (like the wearing of mask, face shields, regularly washing their hands, and maintaining social distance while they are yet to be vaccinated with the brand of their choice),"

pna Thursday, February 25, 2021 2:49:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "not having a protection at all"

JakartaPost Thursday, February 25, 2021 2:45:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "not having a protection at all"

afp-en Thursday, February 25, 2021 1:44:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "A ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas is not like any organization. Tayo po ay service-oriented organization. Tayo po ang inaasahan sa mararaming mabibigay na tungkulin tulad ng pagharap ng pandemya. Kaya hindi opsyon ang pag-ayaw ,"

rappler Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:56:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "But we are mindful to give priority to the medical/health front-liners amongst us. That number constitutes around 25 percent of the entire AFP's strength,"

pna Monday, February 22, 2021 8:56:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "But we are mindful to give priority to the medical/health front-liners amongst us. That number constitutes around 25 percent of the entire AFP's strength,"

pna Friday, February 19, 2021 11:23:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “We urge the CPP-NPA not to take advantage of the pandemic to salvage their reputation that they vastly eroded; or attempt to build an image which is in stark contrast with what they are doing,”

tribuneonline Tuesday, February 9, 2021 2:10:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “Our field commander reported that said claim has been leveled against our troops since last year. And according to him, the claimants have failed to prove their accusations,” “The act that our soldiers are accused of is a serious allegation that is neither a policy nor a practice”

inquirer Friday, February 5, 2021 3:42:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “He is known to his superiors, peers, and subordinates as a warrior with the heart of a peacemaker,”

tribuneonline Thursday, January 28, 2021 9:09:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said ( about Maj Gen ) : "These were Maj. Gen. Paulino Santos, the 2nd Chief of the AFP from 6 May 1936 to 31 December 1938; followed by Maj. Gen. Mariano Castañeda, the 5th Chief of the AFP from 21 December 1948 to 28 May 1951. And then Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, the 55th Chief-of-Staff, AFP,"

pna Thursday, January 28, 2021 4:55:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “This is just one among the many circumstances that we could cite to you of a good cooperation between the military and members of community of the schools, in this particular case, the University of the Philippines,”

inquirer Wednesday, January 20, 2021 2:39:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The abrogation of this agreement even if done unilaterally does not violate any obligations and contracts or provisions of agreement. And finally, this is not an attack against UP or any other academic institutions. As a matter of fact, this is an act to protect and to ensure na ang ating mga eskwelahan (that our schools) and atin mga kabataan (our youth) ay hindi mapapasok ng mga terorista na malinaw na malinaw na binanggit ng atin butihing Kalihim ng Tanggulan Bansa (will not be infiltrated by terrorists mentioned by our Secretary of National Defense),"

pna Wednesday, January 20, 2021 9:13:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "It is only unfortunate that despite the (Department of Justice) DOJ’s filing online of a multiple murder case before the Regional Trial Court in Jolo last 04 January 2021, no warrants of arrest have been issued by the court,"

pna Monday, January 11, 2021 3:21:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo expressed : “They are trying to scare the government of the Philippines into resuming the negotiations. We’ve been saying this for so long… they’ve been insisting that they have an ideology when the truth is, they have no more ideology to fight for. They have resorted to terrorism, banditry, murder, arson, rape, and all other crimes,”

tribuneonline Saturday, January 9, 2021 9:36:00 AM EAT

tribuneonline Wednesday, January 6, 2021 7:42:00 PM EAT

tribuneonline Wednesday, January 6, 2021 12:58:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “The AFP will monitor unceasingly the development in this case. We will ensure that justice is served for the hapless victims, who were killed while in the actual performance of their solemn duty,”

manilatimes Wednesday, January 6, 2021 6:31:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “The AFP under Gen. Gilbert Gapay is warning these communists not to go ahead with their plans (involving partisan units) either to create fear and or use them for their terrorist act. And if they are committed to doing these terrorist acts, the AFP is here and ready to protect the Filipino public,”

tribuneonline Tuesday, January 5, 2021 7:24:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “The AFP under Gen. Gilbert Gapay is warning these communist terrorists not to go ahead with their plans (involving partisan units) either to create fear and or use it for their terrorist act. And if they are committed to doing these terrorist acts, the AFP is here and ready to protect the Filipino public,”

tribuneonline Tuesday, January 5, 2021 3:12:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "What they are doing (declaration of partisan unit deployment) is a terrorism act against our countrymen,"

pna Tuesday, January 5, 2021 9:46:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The AFP under Gen. Gilbert Gapay is warning these communist terrorists not to go ahead with their plans (involving partisan units) either to create fear and or use it for their terrorist act. And if they are committed to doing these terrorist acts, the AFP is here and ready to protect the Filipino public,"

pna Tuesday, January 5, 2021 9:46:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo : “AFP Chief Gen Gilbert Gapay has called-off the scheduled fact-finding investigation today on the vaccination of some PSG personnel. This comes in light of the recent pronouncement of the Commander-in-Chief & Pres Rodrigo Duterte”

abs-cbnnews Tuesday, January 5, 2021 3:56:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "However, we maintain our previous declaration that the Chief-of-Staff of the AFP was not part of, or privy about the circumstances involving the procurement of these vaccines, its source, and the administration thereof to PSG troopers,"

manilastandardtoday Friday, January 1, 2021 12:38:00 PM EAT

pna Friday, January 1, 2021 6:26:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said ( about Maj Gen ) : "We stand by the previous statement of PSG Commander (Brig. Gen.) Jesus Durante that the President’s close-in security had themselves inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine to greatly reduce the possibility of being the source and carrier of this virus and consequently infect the President, whose good health and well-being are the PSG's primordial concern,"

abs-cbnnews Thursday, December 31, 2020 1:48:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said ( about Gilbert Gapay ) : "The Chief-of-Staff of the AFP was not part of or privy about the circumstances involving the procurement of these vaccines, its source, and the administration thereof to PSG troopers," "Hence, General Gilbert Gapay has ordered the conduct of a through investigation on the factual circumstances surrounding this incident"

abs-cbnnews Thursday, December 31, 2020 1:48:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “As the unit primarily tasked to protect and secure the highest official of the land, the PSG will have to ensure that the President is safe from all threats — including Covid-19,”

tribuneonline Monday, December 28, 2020 11:38:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said ( about Maj Gen ) : “But we have taken cognizance of the fact that the members of the PSG under Brig. Gen Jesus Durante have taken a bold step to try the vaccine to protect the President,”

tribuneonline Monday, December 28, 2020 11:38:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "As the unit primarily tasked to protect and secure the highest official of the land, the PSG will have to ensure that the President is safe from all threats -- including COVID-19,"

thestandard-ph Monday, December 28, 2020 10:03:00 PM EAT

tribuneonline Monday, December 28, 2020 8:21:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said ( about Maj Gen ) : “But we have taken cognizance of the fact that the members of the PSG under Brig. Gen Jesus Durante has taken a bold step to try the vaccine to protect the President,”

tribuneonline Monday, December 28, 2020 11:18:00 AM EAT

pna Monday, December 28, 2020 10:52:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo expressed : “They might as well add ‘remorseful’ to their uneventful activity. Their unity of purpose with the National Democratic Front and the New People’s Army that has caused murder, pillage, arson, and extortion, among other crimes, has brought indescribable pain and misery to our fellow Filipinos. Those are enough reasons for them to seek forgiveness from our people who now have largely rejected them,”

tribuneonline Saturday, December 26, 2020 1:25:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "They (CPP) might as well add 'remorseful' to their uneventful activity. Their unity of purpose with the National Democratic Front (NDF) and the New People’s Army (NPA) that has caused murder, pillage, arson, and extortion, among other crimes, has brought indescribable pain and misery to our fellow Filipinos. Those are enough reasons for them to seek forgiveness from our people who now have largely rejected them,"

pna Friday, December 25, 2020 1:53:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The AFP under the clear directions and leadership of Gen. Gilbert Gapay will continue with our unrelenting operations until we have finished this communist-terrorist group (CTG) before the end of President Rodrigo Duterte’s term,"

pna Friday, December 25, 2020 1:53:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "This was the AFP’s painful experience where the communist terrorist group reneged from their own ceasefire declaration by attacking and killing soldiers on humanitarian and peace and development missions,"

manilastandardtoday Tuesday, December 8, 2020 8:09:00 PM EAT

pna Tuesday, December 8, 2020 9:07:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "This was the AFP’s painful experience where the CTG reneged from their own ceasefire declaration by attacking and killing soldiers on humanitarian and peace and development missions,"

pna Tuesday, December 8, 2020 6:08:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo concluded ( about Gilbert Gapay ) : “Amidst this strong position, AFP Chief General Gilbert Gapay assures the President of the AFP’s support to whatever decision the Commander-in-Chief makes in his exercise of his prerogatives,”

tribuneonline Thursday, December 3, 2020 10:26:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “This was the AFP’s painful experience where the communist terrorist group reneged from their own ceasefire declaration by attacking and killing soldiers on humanitarian and peace and development missions,” “During the incumbency of a truce, these terrorists continued their extortion activities and committed crimes of murder, arson, and the likes,”

tribuneonline Thursday, December 3, 2020 10:50:00 AM EAT

pna Thursday, December 3, 2020 6:29:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said ( about Gilbert Gapay ) : "Amidst this strong position, AFP Chief General Gilbert Gapay assures the President of the AFP’s support to whatever decision the Commander-in-Child makes in the exercise of his prerogatives,"

pna Thursday, December 3, 2020 6:29:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "It is now a matter of us being able to make all these assets and personnel and work seamlessly to attain the AFP mission,"

pna Wednesday, December 2, 2020 12:53:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “It was not meant to scoff at the dead or demean the remains whose identity is not known to the soldiers,” “It was not an AFP policy to pass a photo like that and a similar act constitutes a violation of our stringent policy”

tribuneonline Tuesday, December 1, 2020 12:22:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “She was left behind by her comrades,”

tribuneonline Tuesday, December 1, 2020 12:22:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said ( about Edgard Arevalo ) : “The December 1 schedule of events for AJEX (Armed Forces of the Philippines Joint Exercise) 'DAGIT-PA' is the highlight of this year’s iteration of the exercise. It will test some of the AFP’s capabilities and competencies in amphibious operations given the sea, air, and land assets made available. Territorial defense capability will also be tested on the same day involving a different set of participants," Arevalo, who is also AFP spokesperson, said. He added that the learning outcome from "DAGIT-PA" will impact the existing doctrines and those that are being developed. "While we continue to modernize, our techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) we likewise ensure that our doctrines are continuously updated and developed,”

pna Tuesday, December 1, 2020 11:35:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “This manifests the AFP’s commitment to strive towards a world-class armed forces which is a source of national pride. By further elevating our readiness, we are confident that we will serve the best interest of the Filipino people. We will match our readiness and capability with the ever-changing in-country security environment and in the region,”

pna Tuesday, December 1, 2020 11:35:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The AFP welcomes the reported recommendation by PNP-IAS to separate the perpetrators from the PNP service. And if ever that recommendation will be adopted, it is but an administrative penalty,"

manilastandardtoday Monday, November 30, 2020 9:09:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "We are anxiously waiting for that day that such a verdict will be reached to begin from the filing of the cases, trial, and decision rendered by a competent court,"

manilastandardtoday Monday, November 30, 2020 9:09:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said ( about Gilbert Gapay ) : "This is the same covenant that the AFP chief Gen. Gilbert Gapay has with our personnel, that the AFP leadership will look after their well-being and welfare as they perform their tasks dutifully and with utter disregard of their own safety or comfort,"

manilastandardtoday Monday, November 30, 2020 9:09:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "It was not meant to scoff at the dead or demean the remains whose identity is not known to the soldiers," "It was not an AFP policy to pass a photo like that; and a similar act constitute a violation of our stringent policy. The matter is already being investigated. And the one who caused that faces sanctions,"

abs-cbnnews Monday, November 30, 2020 2:03:00 PM EAT

pna Monday, November 30, 2020 8:01:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "We are waiting anxiously for that day that such verdict will be reached to begin from the filing of the cases, trial, and decision rendered by a competent court,"

pna Monday, November 30, 2020 8:01:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "This is the same covenant that the AFP chief Gen. Gilbert Gapay has with our personnel that the AFP leadership will look after their well-being and welfare as they perform their tasks dutifully and with utter disregard of their own safety or comfort,"

pna Monday, November 30, 2020 8:01:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo noted : “The Cyber Defense Exercise is an integral part of the AFP Joint Exercise as we give importance not only to the strengthening of the interoperability of the major service component units, but also in fostering unity and eliminating alienation among them. CYDEX is part of our efforts to fully capacitate our personnel because battles are being fought not only on the ground but on cyberspace as well,”

tribuneonline Saturday, November 28, 2020 10:08:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The AFP will continue to hunt them down after they have violated the provisions of their temporary liberty by virtue of their being nominated as consultants in the peace negotiations with the government. They refused to submit themselves to the government after the peace negotiations did not prosper,"

pna Friday, November 27, 2020 12:13:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "We join the Filipino people in calling for a justiciable end to the armed struggle that has dragged on for decades and claimed thousands of lives,"

pna Friday, November 27, 2020 12:13:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said ( about Philippine Navy ) : "The AFP-wide/AFP-only exercise integrates Philippine Navy, Philippine Air Force, Philippine Army and Special Operations Forces to level up our operational effectiveness in sea, air, and land,"

manilametro Tuesday, November 24, 2020 11:26:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Our objective is to enhance personnel capacity and capabilities of the joint forces that will enable them to be readily deployable in contingencies concerning maritime security, territorial defense, counter-terrorism, and natural disasters and calamities,"

manilametro Tuesday, November 24, 2020 11:26:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "We may have been successful in counter-terrorism operationsmost notably in Marawi with ordinary munitions fitted in our legacy aircraft. But with the advent of these missiles and munitions, we are certain that they will greatly boost our campaigns and contribute to the global drive to fight and defeat terrorists,"

pna Monday, November 23, 2020 11:04:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “Our objective is to enhance personnel capacity and capabilities of the joint forces that will enable them to be readily deployable in contingencies concerning maritime security, territorial defense, counterterrorism, and natural disasters and calamities,”

pna Monday, November 23, 2020 10:19:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo stated : “What matters to them is that they are able to help our countrymen, especially since they know that many of those displaced rest their hope in the government,” “We are summoning all our strengths and determination”

tribuneonline Thursday, November 19, 2020 12:36:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “If ever the VP had our operational commanders as her ‘contacts on the ground’ as she mentioned in her tweet, and if those calls were received by our action units on the ground, they will render appropriate actions as circumscribed in the orders of the President, [Secretary of National Defense], and [Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines] to provide the needed assistancewith the information coming from VP,”

pna Wednesday, November 18, 2020 4:03:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "What is important here is once there is coordination and we have forces, units, or AFP assets available, we can always help, given the appropriate coordinations and directives from the Armed Forces,"

pna Wednesday, November 18, 2020 4:03:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Wala naman po tayong problema doon. Puwede naman po natin siyang tulungan. Of course, kailangan natin ng coordination na initial na kailangang gawin,"

abs-cbnnews Wednesday, November 18, 2020 3:33:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Internet bashers are criticizing the decision of the pilots and crew to drop the goods in the small spot in the middle of the flooded area. May we inform the public of (these) circumstances that they do not know. The civilians receiving the relief goods are trapped in the flooded areas,"

pna Tuesday, November 17, 2020 9:47:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The longer the heli stays there, the longer that the people cannot come close to a hovering helicopter mainly due to the strong propeller blast of the helicopter blades,"

pna Tuesday, November 17, 2020 9:47:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo added : “We have learned to accept the fact that it is part of our duty to leave our loved ones behind to fend for themselves while we help other people survive. Our families may have resigned to that fate, but sometimes the struggle is within us to reconcile with this irony,”

thestandard-ph Friday, November 13, 2020 11:12:00 PM EAT

manilastandardtoday Friday, November 13, 2020 9:54:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The AFP joins the Department in hoping that this unfortunate incident will not happen again and in ensuring that all educational materials will be of quality to benefit students,"

pna Thursday, November 12, 2020 6:21:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said ( about Gregorio Honasan ) : “The Free Wi-Fi for All is one of the greatest leaps that the government, through the DICT and the able leadership of the good Secretary Honasan II has made to accelerate the efforts of enhancing accessibility for the Filipinos,”

pna Thursday, November 5, 2020 6:02:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "This is in furtherance of the existing Mutual Defense Treaty of 1951 that still has force and effect,"

pna Thursday, November 5, 2020 1:35:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo told : “From the perspective of AFP, the Visiting Forces Agreement translates to joint and interoperability training opportunities to benefit both the Philippines and the United States of America,”

tribuneonline Thursday, November 5, 2020 1:03:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "We will await the final decision of the President with regard to the VFA. But from our perspective, we see the VFA to be interoperability and training opportunities that would benefit not only the the Philippine armed forces but the United States armed forces as well,"

abs-cbnnews Thursday, November 5, 2020 12:55:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “As in any instance, preparation is the key in saving lives and even our properties,”

tribuneonline Saturday, October 31, 2020 7:51:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Our commanders on the ground proactively ready and monitor the situation in their respective areas in order to efficiently and swiftly respond to any contingency. These disaster response units are specifically trained and equipped to conduct search, rescue, and retrieval operations,"

pna Friday, October 30, 2020 10:38:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said ( about Disaster Risk Reduction ) : "We are also taking this opportunity to call on our fellow citizens to take heed and follow the advice of their own Barangay Risk Reduction Officers especially in identified areas where the typhoon will be passing through. As in any instance, preparation is the key in saving lives and even our properties,"

pna Friday, October 30, 2020 10:38:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo told : “In several reported instances, the relocation of the villagers were on the proddings of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) and some other unscrupulous groups and individuals,”

abs-cbnnews Thursday, October 29, 2020 1:51:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “In all instances that there is AFP presence in the communities, it's either because local leaders asked for protection because the CTG are entering their communities,” “Aside from being harassed, murdered, their women raped, the presence of the CTGs tend to endanger the lives of the local residents. Aside from that, the NPA are violating LOAC (Law of Armed Conflict) being non-state actors that enters an unprotected communities,”

abs-cbnnews Thursday, October 29, 2020 1:51:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "And this sworn duty of protecting our people is what we in the AFP cannot abdicate knowing the stories of many young and idealist student leaders who were dragged into the ranks of the CTG and meeting their untimely death for a worthless cause that is now being rejected not only by our people but by nations all over the world,"

pna Saturday, October 24, 2020 4:49:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "We even accorded military honors to the former Miss Universe in August 2019 for bringing prestige to Filipino Women and for her advocacies,"

pna Saturday, October 24, 2020 4:49:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The AFP has the highest respects for women and women’s rights that are also being espoused by Ms. Soberano and Ms. Gray. We even accorded military honors to the former Miss Universe in August 2019 for bringing prestige to Filipino Women and for her advocacies,"

abs-cbnnews Saturday, October 24, 2020 1:29:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said ( about Province ) : “He is one of the strong pillars who advocated trust and respect as key to achieving lasting peace and development not only in the Province of Sulu but of the Bangsamoro,”

abs-cbnnews Sunday, October 18, 2020 12:10:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo added : “Nawa’y magsilbing halimbawa at inspirasyon sa bawat Pilipino ang kanyang mga simulain at mga nagawa sa pagsusulong ng kapayapaan at kaunlaran sa bansa,”

abs-cbnnews Sunday, October 18, 2020 12:10:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "With the outpour of surrenders both in terms of manpower and firearms and the number of communist terrorists neutralized, we wonder where this Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) is drawing the nerve to make such a declaration,"

pna Saturday, October 17, 2020 12:31:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "This is highlighted by the tragic beginning and end of the Siege of Marawi that we commemorate today,"

pna Saturday, October 17, 2020 12:31:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “According to intel reports, she has committed to do a suicide bombing mission in Zamboanga City after she has given birth,”

tribuneonline Saturday, October 10, 2020 2:25:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Gen. Gapay commends the operating units under Brig. Gen. William Gonzales, the Commander of 11th Infantry Division and Joint Task Force Sulu for this string of successes. To decisively defeat the ASG by December 2020 and relegate them to criminality problem was Gen. Gapay’s specific orders for Western Mindanao Command under Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan,"

pna Saturday, October 10, 2020 11:48:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "We are thankful (for) the Commander-in-Chief’s expression of support to the AFP’s campaign that, after all, may well be every Filipinos’ war against the Communist Terrorist Group NPAto include affiliated underground mass organizations that have caused the misery of our people for more than 50 years,"

pna Tuesday, September 29, 2020 12:39:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Ang Enhanced Comprehensive Livelihood Integration Program ay isang programa na pinagtutulung-tulungan ng iba't ibang ahensya ng ating pamahalaan. Ang E-CLIP ay tumutulong upang ang mga nagbabalik-loob sa ating sa ating pamahalaan na mga dating miyembro ng komunistang teroristang NPA ay makapagsimula ng panibagong buhay,"

manilametro Sunday, September 27, 2020 12:35:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Sa madaling sabi, and particularly, sa National Task Force on Ending Local Communist Armed Conflict, ito po ay isang whole-of-government, whole-of-nation approach upang sa ganon ay maparami pa natin ang mga dating miyembro ng NPA na magbalik-loob sa ating pamahalaan,"

manilametro Sunday, September 27, 2020 12:35:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Baka pwede nila (Facebook) tingnan mabuti itong pangyayaring ito dahil baka 'di nila nababatid, sa pagte-take down nila ng accounts na hindi man lang nila binisita ang nilalaman, eh nagagamit na sila ng mga kalaban ng estado, mga banta sa ating seguridad, at nagiging partisan nila,"

abs-cbnnews Friday, September 25, 2020 9:19:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Magkalinya po ang adbokasiya at paninindigan ng Facebook at ating AFP,"

abs-cbnnews Friday, September 25, 2020 9:19:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “We in the AFP are looking at that report by Facebook in removing certain accounts and posts in its platform. In so far as the AFP is concerned, there are no accounts that the AFP maintain that were shutdown or removed by Facebook. All of them are up and running,”

tribuneonline Thursday, September 24, 2020 9:32:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo stated : “Gen. Gapay also suggested for Facebook to revisit its policies regarding CID particularly in the taking down of accounts since they said they weren’t really looking into the kinds of content posted. The coordinated inappropriate behavior was not thoroughly discussed by Facebook with the AFP. Both sides agreed to possible meet again and talk about it more,”

tribuneonline Thursday, September 24, 2020 7:08:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “not deal with policies and inclinations of foreign governments,”

tribuneonline Thursday, September 24, 2020 7:08:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “In many instances in the past, we have been empathic about human rights. The AFP has no record of abuses,”

tribuneonline Thursday, September 24, 2020 7:08:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “not deal with policies and inclinations of foreign governments,”

tribuneonline Thursday, September 24, 2020 12:46:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “In many instances in the past, we have been empathic about human rights. The AFP has no record of abuses,”

tribuneonline Thursday, September 24, 2020 12:46:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “not deal with policies and inclinations of foreign governments,”

tribuneonline Thursday, September 24, 2020 11:55:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “In many instances in the past, we have been empathic about human rights. The AFP has no record of abuses,”

tribuneonline Thursday, September 24, 2020 11:55:00 AM EAT

tribuneonline Wednesday, September 23, 2020 10:26:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "We in the AFP are looking at that report by Facebook in removing certain accounts and posts in its platform...The AFP upholds truth and accountability of network and SocMed account managers as to the contents of postings in our websites, pages, and accounts,"

abs-cbnnews Wednesday, September 23, 2020 10:04:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "It’s been long arranged and has been postponed twice due to issues of schedule. Matutuloy this PM (It will proceed this afternoon). We will take the opportunity to ask for details about that report,"

pna Wednesday, September 23, 2020 8:42:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “This is included in the memorandum of agreement that the AFP, being the host, can get a third-party cybersecurity team to conduct cybersecurity audit of the facilities,”

tribuneonline Thursday, September 17, 2020 5:47:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo noted : “DITO also gave a guarantee that (it) will not commit any form of spying or authorize other parties affiliated with (it) to use any info (it) will get, especially matters of classified information. Any violation will be basis for legal action and termination of the MoA,”

tribuneonline Thursday, September 17, 2020 5:47:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “This is included in the memorandum of agreement that the AFP, being the host, can get a third-party cybersecurity team to conduct cybersecurity audit of the facilities,”

tribuneonline Thursday, September 17, 2020 4:10:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo noted : “We respect the Senate’s oversight function. 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 DITO Corporation,”

tribuneonline Wednesday, September 16, 2020 5:48:00 AM EAT

tribuneonline Wednesday, September 16, 2020 2:36:00 AM EAT

tribuneonline Tuesday, September 15, 2020 6:54:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "No number yet of cell sites to be put up or in which camps. Dito Telecommunity, Inc. is yet to submit their proposal for the AFP to vet and concur upon," "The intent of the MOA to allow Dito to colocate their facilities in AFP camps is necessarily subject to situations and limitations unique in every military installation,"

pna Monday, September 14, 2020 8:14:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo added : "In every iteration of the training, stringent measures were put in place and strict regulations are in force to guide the conduct of the individual participant or of the entire contingent,"

pna Monday, September 14, 2020 7:32:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The lesson that the recent incident tells everyone is that no one is above the law -- and that for any misconduct or transgressions, they will be punished accordingly,"

pna Monday, September 14, 2020 7:32:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “In every iteration of the training . . . There are comprehensive briefings on laws, customs and cultural sensitivities for visiting service members. Exactly the same way that similar lectures are given to our troops who will visit or sojourn in other countries for education and training,” “But there could be one or two from among the many training participants who deviate from the established norms and desired conduct,”

arabnews Monday, September 14, 2020 12:15:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The intent of the MOA to allow Dito to collocate their facilities in AFP Camps is necessarily subject to situations and limitations unique in every military installation,"

abs-cbnnews Sunday, September 13, 2020 11:50:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "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 personneltwo of them officers,"

pna Monday, September 7, 2020 3:04:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “The agreement specifies that BuCor exercises operational control and supervision relative to the inmate’s service of sentence,”

manilatimes Friday, September 4, 2020 6:51:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The recent baseless charges against the Army personnel from 7th Infantry Division who operated in Zambales turned out to be hearsay, unfounded claims, and lies,"

pna Friday, September 4, 2020 12:14:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Among those apprehended during the operations were Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) members belonging to the same IP community who perpetrated the baseless accusations of human rights violations,"

pna Friday, September 4, 2020 12:14:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Nonetheless, should they have any complaints, we encourage them to report the same to AFP units with documents or testimonies to substantiate the allegations of abuse and we will take appropriate actions,"

pna Friday, September 4, 2020 12:14:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "As a matter of fact, we are protectors of human rights especially of IPs who often fall victims to abuse and exploitation by CTG and blame the AFP for it,"

pna Friday, September 4, 2020 12:14:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Nonetheless, the compliance to that order of the court will have to be done by the BuCor, not the Armed Forces of the Philippines,"

pna Thursday, September 3, 2020 4:41:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The MOA (memorandum of agreement) provides that the former will make available the detention facility while the latter retains the management and administration of the convicted detainees,"

pna Thursday, September 3, 2020 4:41:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo added : "The 11th Infantry Division and the Joint Task Force Sulu are on high alert following this incident,"

manilastandardtoday Friday, August 28, 2020 9:16:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo announced ( about Gilbert Gapay ) : “Chief of Staff General Gilbert Gapay xxx rejects the establishment of a revolutionary government”

inquirer Thursday, August 27, 2020 11:20:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo added : "The 11th Infantry Division and the Joint Task Force Sulu are on high alert following this incident,"

manilastandardtoday Tuesday, August 25, 2020 12:07:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo added : "The 11th Infantry Division and the Joint Task Force Sulu are on high alert following this incident,"

pna Monday, August 24, 2020 11:47:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The (AFP) Chief-of-Staff, Gen. Gilbert Gapay, assures our citizens that the AFP, as the armed force constitutionally mandated to protect the people and secure the state, will uphold such sacred obligation and rejects the establishment of a revolutionary government,"

pna Monday, August 24, 2020 9:30:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “The police earlier invoked self-defense even if the investigation by the NBI [National Bureau of Investigation] and eye-witness accounts clearly showed there was no unlawful aggression or sufficient provocation to warrant the shooting. And now we have the vilification of one of the slain soldiers,”

manilastandardtoday Thursday, August 20, 2020 8:52:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo expressed : “The local police are coming up with all sorts of falsities to attempt to shirk criminal, civil, and administrative responsibilities for the murder of the four AFP personnel,”

tribuneonline Thursday, August 20, 2020 12:08:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The police earlier invoked self-defense even if investigation by the NBI (National Bureau of Investigation) and eye-witness accounts clearly testify that there was no unlawful aggression or sufficient provocation to warrant the shooting. And now, the vilification of one of the slain soldiers,"

pna Thursday, August 20, 2020 11:43:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “The temporary custody will be with the PNP pending court order as to the detention facility where Susukan will be jailed,”

tribuneonline Friday, August 14, 2020 7:59:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said ( about Nur Misuari ) : “For now, we need to hear the side of chairman Misuari regarding the circumstances on why Susukan was under his custody,”

tribuneonline Friday, August 14, 2020 7:59:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said ( about Gilbert Gapay ) : "Per the arrangement between AFP chief Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay and PNP (Philippine National Police) chief Gen. Archie Gamboa and to facilitate the movement and simplify the processes, Susukan will be handed over by the composite security escort to the PNP upon disembarkation at the airport,"

pna Friday, August 14, 2020 1:47:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "We are aware of the criminal cases that Susukan faces and the felonies he was charged to have committed,"

pna Friday, August 14, 2020 9:09:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “We are aware of the criminal cases that Susukan faces and the felonies he was charged to have committed,”

tribuneonline Thursday, August 13, 2020 5:53:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Through social media, these terrorist groups were able to get support and reinforcement inside and outside the country. Due to this, a lot of civilians, soldiers, police were killed while thousands of others wounded and a lot of properties were destroyed in the conflict,"

pna Wednesday, August 12, 2020 9:07:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The AFP assures the public that it will not curtail and instead protect the people’s right to free speech, assembly, and redress of grievances as enshrined in the Constitution,"

pna Wednesday, August 12, 2020 9:07:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “We cannot, in this difficult time, fail the people and various government agencies that rely heavily on the AFP to maintain peace and security as well as assist in the responses for the health and well-being of our countrymen,”

tribuneonline Sunday, August 9, 2020 2:05:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "AFP chief Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay is closely monitoring these developments. He has directed unit commanders and chiefs of offices to vigorously pursue efforts to address and contain the incidence of Covid-19 infection so as not to adversely affect AFP operations,"

pna Sunday, August 9, 2020 11:40:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "We cannot, in this difficult time, fail the people and various government agencies that rely heavily on the AFP to maintain peace and security as well as assist in the responses for the health and well-being of our countrymen,"

pna Sunday, August 9, 2020 11:40:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Either of the two (President and Defense Secretary) will do as presiding officer, not necessarily the President. So it depends on the availability of the President. If he (President) is available, he'll attend," "But if he (the President is) not available, it does not diminish the significance of the presiding officer being the secretary of national defense,"

abs-cbnnews Sunday, August 2, 2020 4:07:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “He rose steadily to the helm owing to his competencies on all domains of operations particularly Operations, Intelligence, Civil Military Operations, Education and Training and just as important, resource management,”

manilastandardtoday Wednesday, July 29, 2020 10:15:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “His attributes of integrity and competence; his vast experience, gained expertise, management acumen, and his genuine interest of people are his assets in leading the AFP at the height of the pandemic and the peak of counter-terrorism operations,”

manilastandardtoday Wednesday, July 29, 2020 10:15:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "He rose steadily to the helm owing to his competencies on all domains of operations particularly Operations, Intelligence, Civil Military Operations, Education and Training and just as important, resource management,"

pna Wednesday, July 29, 2020 4:25:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "His attributes of integrity and competence; his vast experience, gained expertise, management acumen, and his genuine interest of people are his assets in leading the AFP at the height of the pandemic and the peak of counter-terrorism operations,"

pna Wednesday, July 29, 2020 4:25:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "While doing so and towards an unimpeded delivery of government’s basic services, the AFP secures and assists these agencies of government rather than the military doing them,"

pna Tuesday, July 28, 2020 10:59:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The two pilots, the other officer, and one of the two aircrewmen perished. The other airman survived the crash and is now undergoing treatment,"

pna Friday, July 24, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said ( about Maj Gen ) : "AFP chief Gen. Felimon Santos Jr. expresses deep grief and extends condolences and prayers on behalf of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to the families and colleagues of the airmen who perished in this air operations mishap,"

pna Friday, July 24, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "We will ensure that members of the AFP are physically fit and healthy to continue performing its mission as the country’s dependable force to address national security issues and even the pandemic,"

pna Thursday, July 16, 2020 2:30:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “A disinfection of the aircraft was done and is being done every after flight mission while the pilots and the crew go on quarantine–all as a matter of SOP–whether or not there has been Covid-19 positive on the plane or not,”

manilatimes Tuesday, July 14, 2020 6:05:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “Within the period of quarantine, he shall continue to fully discharge his duties and responsibilities ably assisted by the vice chairman of the joint chiefs and the chief of joint staff,”

manilatimes Tuesday, July 14, 2020 6:05:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The CSAFP (Chief-of-Staff AFP) will be on a strict, doctor-supervised quarantine. This holds true for all the other officers and enlisted personnel on board the aircraft to and from Jolo, Sulu,"

pna Tuesday, July 14, 2020 9:11:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Basically, the purpose of the designation and the renaming of key positions of the AFP is for effective command, control, and supervision by the Chief of Staff of the AFP who is also the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs,"

pna Monday, July 13, 2020 12:13:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “The disruption of the operation due to that unfortunate incident was a temporary setback. The entire AFP machinery and infrastructure are still in place and on track,”

manilastandardtoday Friday, July 3, 2020 8:12:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “We are committed to assist in the dispensation of justice,”

gulf-times Friday, June 26, 2020 11:50:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo noted : “will not trample upon people’s rights,” “But rather, (the bill will) defend their rights to life, liberty, and property as well as the freedom from fear which the military seeks to uphold,”

tribuneonline Thursday, June 4, 2020 7:32:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo added : "The passage of the proposed legislation into law would be of immense contribution to the success of the AFP’s counter-terrorism campaigns as it amends or introduces new provisions to the Human Security Act,"

pna Tuesday, June 2, 2020 12:06:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The new proposed legislation gives more teeth to the existing law and eliminates some provisions that tend to curtail rather than aid security forces to defeat terrorism. Chief of which is the imposition of a PHP500,000 fine each day that a suspect is detained but later exonerated from the charges of terrorism,"

pna Tuesday, June 2, 2020 12:06:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "AFP chief, Gen. Filemon Santos Jr. commits to continue to provide commuter assistance in coordination with MMDA to alleviate the concerns of the riding public who might have encountered difficulties on the first day of GCQ in the NCR (National Capital Region). These are over and above the buses we have been providing for Health Workers since Day 1 of the lockdown to date,"

pna Monday, June 1, 2020 1:05:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "This may affect our security operations only in terms of adjustments in our troops deployment but not enough to hamper operational success. As a matter of fact, during the period 10 May-13 May, 15 CNTs (communist New People's Army terrorists) were killed in a series of encounters while we are assisting LGUs (local government units) in anti-Covid-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) activities,"

pna Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:32:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "It accounted for 10 terrorists dead and seven captured or surrendered in various skirmishes in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao,"

pna Friday, May 1, 2020 12:17:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Telling, but no more surprising are the confiscations in Samar raid packs of anti-pregnancy pills. This supports the heart-breaking revelations of female members of the NPA who were either rescued or surrenderedsome of them pregnant, of how they were sexually abused and molested by their superiors; Of how some of them were constrained to marry their commanders for lack of recourse,"

pna Friday, May 1, 2020 12:17:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said ( about Humanitarian Law ) : "But the AFP is unfazed by the CPP’s saber-rattling. What we are more concerned with and is determined to prevent are their attacks on non-combatant civilians and tribal leaders which are also violations of International Humanitarian Law,"

pna Friday, May 1, 2020 12:17:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "We will not hesitate to put our lives on the line against the unseen enemy which is Covid-19 or the lingering CPP-NPA virus. We will defeat them as one,"

pna Friday, May 1, 2020 12:17:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “He believes he has been cured by the medicine and it was effective. He doesn’t want to keep the cure to himself and would like to share his experience to some of his friends,” “We do not see any conflict of interest. This is about medicine that the AFP Chief feels can save people’s lives. That is more compelling”

thestandard-ph Wednesday, April 29, 2020 6:50:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “He believes he has been cured by the medicine and it was effective. He doesn’t want to keep the cure to himself and would like to share his experience to some of his friends,” “We do not see any conflict of interest. This is about medicine that the AFP chief feels can save people’s lives. That is more compelling”

thestandard-ph Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:55:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "The letter is authentic. The CSAFP (Chief-of-Staff AFP) acted in good faith. We do not see any conflict of interest. This is about medicine that the AFP Chief feels can save people’s lives. That is more compelling,"

pna Tuesday, April 28, 2020 4:54:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “He (Santos) believes he has been cured by the medicine and it was effective. He doesn’t want to keep the cure to himself and would like to share his experience to some of his friends,”

manilatimes Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:34:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "He believes he has been cured by the medicine and it was effective. He doesn’t want to keep the cure to himself and would like to share his experience to some of his friends," "We do not see any conflict of interest. This is about medicine that the AFP Chief feels can save people’s lives. That is more compelling"

abs-cbnnews Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:52:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "We will make the necessary adjustments in our troop deployments in coordination with the PNP and the LGUs in accordance with these changes in the coverages of community quarantine,"

pna Friday, April 24, 2020 10:41:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "We express sadness on the incident and we commiserate with the family of the late soldier,"

abs-cbnnews Thursday, April 23, 2020 2:48:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "AFP Chief Gen. Felimon Santos, Jr. calls for sobriety. Let us not exacerbate the situation,"

abs-cbnnews Thursday, April 23, 2020 2:48:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo expressed : “sadness on the incident and we commiserate with the family of the late soldier”

tribuneonline Thursday, April 23, 2020 1:40:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said ( about Eduardo Ano ) : “His last unit assignment was 31IB, under 9ID. Records indicate that he might have acquired his condition in a heavy firefight sometime in 2010 when the detachment he manned was attacked and was nearly subdued,” “The shooting incident is already being investigated. We were assured of a thorough and impartial investigation by Secretary Eduardo Año and the PNP leadership under P/Gen Archie Gamboa no less,”

tribuneonline Thursday, April 23, 2020 1:40:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "We agree that the action taken by the policeman concerned was his judgment call but as to whether he made the right judgment and whether his actions are appropriate is his alone and does not reflect the PNP as an organization,"

pna Thursday, April 23, 2020 12:55:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Suffice it to say that there is going to be an investigation and appropriate criminal and administrative charges and penalties will be meted as may be warranted,"

pna Thursday, April 23, 2020 12:55:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Records indicate that he might have acquired his condition during a heavy firefight when a detachment he mans was attacked and was nearly subdued,"

pna Thursday, April 23, 2020 12:55:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "In essence, this should send a signal to our people that your armed forces is serious in implementing its would-be mandate, just in case if and when they're going to be deployed, and we are mindful of the rights of the civilians,"

abs-cbnnews Tuesday, April 21, 2020 4:57:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "This is not being asked of the armed forces. We voluntarily did this, out of our genuine concern and love for our fellow Filipinos,"

abs-cbnnews Tuesday, April 21, 2020 4:57:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "One more succumbed yesterday after he was operated on,"

abs-cbnnews Tuesday, April 21, 2020 3:30:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Right now, pursuit operations are still ongoing after that incident where 11 of our soldiers laid down their lives for the safety and security of our fellow Filipino in Sulu,"

abs-cbnnews Tuesday, April 21, 2020 3:30:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “There is no need to worry regarding the implementation. The only thing we are worried about is that we will need additional personnel for that,” “We’re looking at the possibility of calling on our reservists to help us in making a stricter implementation, because the AFP already has a lot of deployment since we are not stopping combat operations,”

tribuneonline Monday, April 20, 2020 7:49:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “We will need the cooperation of the public and we are appealing to them to strictly follow the rules so that we will not deploy any additional personnel,”

tribuneonline Monday, April 20, 2020 7:49:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said ( about Rodrigo Duterte ) : “Again, the context was that President Rodrigo Duterte said the AFP should prepare for deployment with the PNP (Philippine National Police) in case people will continue to defy the protocols and disobey the rules,” “Per my conversation with the Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force (Lt. Gen. Allen T. Paredes) that document is an internal memo issued for the purpose of providing advance information to give guidance to personnel — in this case the PAF,”

tribuneonline Sunday, April 19, 2020 7:23:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “For now there is no order yet from the President to deploy,”

tribuneonline Sunday, April 19, 2020 7:23:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “Almost all barangays in the NCR (National Capital Region) were actually seeking the assistance of the military and the police which shows the magnitude of the problem,”

tribuneonline Sunday, April 19, 2020 7:23:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "Almost all barangays in the NCR (National Capital Region) were actually seeking the assistance of the military and the police which shows the magnitude of the problem,"

pna Sunday, April 19, 2020 8:03:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "That, we suppose, makes the AFP unique and dependable as an institution because of initiative and foresight. We take orders and know which are specific tasks and which are implied,"

pna Sunday, April 19, 2020 8:03:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "What we should all be alarmed about instead is the fact that a lot of people are blatantly violating the law and disobeying the rules and health protocols which MUST be strictly enforced -- otherwise people die,"

pna Sunday, April 19, 2020 8:03:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “Sa ngayon wala pa na namang utos ang Pangulo na mag-deploy na. But it is incumbent and customary on the part of the leadership of the Philippine Air Force, and the AFP under General Felimon Santos Jr, for that matter, to exercise its initiative of alerting and preparing our personnel including ROE,”

abs-cbnnews Sunday, April 19, 2020 8:01:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : “What we should all be alarmed about instead is the fact that a lot of people are blatantly violating the law and disobeying the rules and health protocols which MUST be strictly enforced otherwise people die,”

abs-cbnnews Sunday, April 19, 2020 8:01:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "This pursuit operation followed two major encounters the previous days where our soldiers inflicted heavy casualties to the enemy (killed and wounded) in both armed engagements. High-powered firearms were also seized by our operating units,"

pna Saturday, April 18, 2020 4:08:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "While the entire nation is grappling with (the) Covid-19 (coronavirus disease) pandemic, our troopers are in the forefront as the government’s arm to prevent the spread of the dreaded disease on the one hand while in the other, they are battling this terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group,"

pna Saturday, April 18, 2020 4:08:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "He ensures that all necessary assistance will be extended to their loved ones,"

pna Saturday, April 18, 2020 4:08:00 AM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "There have been documented blatant infractions of the Bayanihan We Heal as One Act and utter disregard of the ongoing enhanced community quarantine protocols,"

pna Friday, April 17, 2020 2:29:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "If the disobedience will be unabated, the gains we had in the past days that slowed down the increase in infections over time will be put to waste,"

pna Friday, April 17, 2020 2:29:00 PM EAT

Edgard Arevalo said : "During the ceasefire that they also declared, we have seen once more how these opportunists communist terrorist NPA proved to be the oppressors of the masses contrary to what it proclaims itself to be,"