AFP Activates Strategic Command on Oct. 27, 2025

On October 27, 2025, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) officially activated the AFP Strategic Command, marking the latest milestone in the military’s long‑term modernization and restructuring plan. The activation follows a series of reorganizations that began with the 2011 Oplan Bayanihan and continued through the 2024 activation of the AFP Cyber Command and the 2025 re‑organization of special operations. The new command is described as a strategic command, intended to enhance the AFP’s ability to coordinate and plan for both internal and external security challenges. This move reflects the Philippine government’s ongoing effort to shift the military’s focus from internal security operations to a broader territorial defense posture, as outlined in the Revised AFP Modernization Act.