| Western Command | |
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| Active | March 28, 2001 – Present |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Role | Conventional and Unconventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations, Protecting the Sovereign Territory |
| Part of | Under the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Garrison/HQ | Puerto Princesa, Palawan |
| Nickname(s) | WESCOM |
| Motto(s) | Protector of the West Philippine Sea and the Last Frontier We Do It |
| Mascot(s) | Palawan peacock-pheasant |
| Anniversaries | March 28 |
| Engagements | Anti-guerilla operations against the NPA, Abu Sayyaf Group and local criminal elements |
| Website | www |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | RADM Alfonso F. Torres Jr. (Acting Commander)[1] |
| Insignia | |
| Unit Patch | Western Command Emblem |
The Western Command (abbrv. as WESCOM) is the Armed Forces of the Philippines' unified command in charge of the islands of Palawan and Kalayaan, including the disputed Spratly Islands group. It is responsible for the defense of these areas against external aggression, as well as combating terrorism and insurgency.
The following are the units that are under the Western Command:
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| Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) |
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| Army | Army Reserve Command (ARESCOM) |
| Air Force |
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| Navy |
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| Coast Guard | |
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See also: Reserve Officers' Training Corps • Military Ordinariate of the Philippines | |
