AFP Restructures Under Modernization Law Amid Shifting Security Landscape
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has been undergoing significant organizational restructuring since the 2012 revision of its Modernization Act, shifting focus from internal to territorial defense. Amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea, emphasis is placed on strengthening naval and cyber capabilities, and consolidating special operations.
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