Manila, Dec. 10 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to enhance the capabilities of all its reserve units.

In a statement, the AFP noted that these reserve units are crucial in beefing up the force readiness and whole-of-nation defense of the military.

The AFP said the reservist's role as a "vital pillar of national defense" was highlighted during the 2025 Reservist National Convention and 2nd Association of Reservists and Reservist Administrators of the Philippines Incorporated (ARRAPI) General Assembly held in Makati City on Monday.

Anchored on the theme "Adapting to an Evolving Security Environment: Reservists at the Forefront of Cooperative Defense," the event underscored that strength...