Western Command
Active	March 28, 2001 – Present
Country	Philippines
Role	Conventional and Unconventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations, Protecting the Sovereign Territory
Part of	Under theArmed 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 theNPA,Abu Sayyaf Group and local criminal elements
Website	www.wescom.mil.ph
Commanders
Current commander	Major general Antonio Gustilo Nafarreteacting capacity[1]
Insignia
Unit Patch	Western Command Emblem

TheWestern Command (abbrv. asWESCOM) is theArmed Forces of the Philippines' unified command in charge of the islands ofPalawan andKalayaan, including the disputedSpratly Islands group. It is responsible for the defense of these areas against external aggression, as well as combating terrorism and insurgency.

• Anti-guerrilla operations against theNew People's Army
• Anti-terrorist operations against known terror groups operating in their area of responsibility.
• Guarding and patrol operation on the Spratly Islands (Kalayaan Island Group).
• Defense and protection of Palawan and islands in theSouth China Sea (relevant areas referred to by the Philippine government asWest Philippine Sea) against Chinese aggression.
• Joint Multinational Search and Rescue Operations forMalaysia Airlines Flight 370.^[2]

The following are the units that are under the Western Command:

• Tactical Operations Wing West, PAF
• Naval Forces West, PN
• MBLT-3, PMC
• MBLT-4, PMC
• 18th Special Forces Company (Riverine), PA
• 3rd Marine Brigade, PMC

• Alberto Carlos Commander, 2022-2024

• Official website
• Official History of the AFP citing the creation of Central Command

• Regional commands of the Philippines
• Military units and formations established in 2001
• Puerto Princesa

• Articles with short description
• Short description matches Wikidata