Manila, Oct. 27 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) formally activated its Strategic Command on Monday, aimed at strengthening the military's joint force capability and modern defense posture.

"This is not merely the activation of a new command; it is the birth of a strategic vision. A vision that looks beyond the horizon of our shores, beyond the challenges of our time," AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said during the activation ceremony held at the Commissioned Officers Club in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.

Air Force Maj. Gen. Fabian Pedregosa took over as the acting commander of the AFP Strategic Command.

The Strategic Command will serve as a strategic hub where intelligence, operations, and civil-military functions converg...