AFP activates Intelligence Command vs. evolving security threats

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday said it has activated its Intelligence Command to address “evolving security challenges.”

AFP spokesperson Colonel Francel Margareth Padilla said the Intelligence Command was activated on August 21 but she refused to give more details for now.

“The AFP Intelligence Command was activated on 21 August 2024 to enhance the nation’s intelligence capabilities in response to evolving security challenges. This renewed establishment addresses the pressing need for a more adaptive and efficient intelligence,” she told reporters.

“Prefer not to respond in detail at this time. We are focused on enhancing coordination across all intelligence units to ensure a unified approach to emerging threats,” she added.

Lieutenant General Ferdinand Barandon heads the Intelligence Command, according to the AFP. He was recently promoted to a higher rank on November 5.

“AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S Brawner Jr dons new rank to newly promoted LtGen Ferdinand T Barandon, commander of the newly activated Armed Forces Intelligence Command (AIC), during the Donning of Ranks Ceremony on November 5,” the AFP said in a Facebook post.—AOL, GMA Integrated News