The Philippine Army (PA) on Monday, Aug. 18, expressed optimism for deeper cooperation with the United States Army, particularly in training, exercises, and capability development, as Manila continues to bolster its defense posture. Forging closer cooperation between the two armies was the focus...
The second most wanted personality in Sulu was killed in a joint law enforcement operation by the Philippine Army (PA), Philippine National Police (PNP), and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Saturday, Aug. 16. Alganer Dahim alias “Wangbu”, an alleged notorious lawless element...
A military officer and two enlisted personnel were killed when a firefight broke out between the Philippine Army (PA) and New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Baco, Oriental Mindoro on Tuesday, Aug. 12. The PA identified the slain soldiers as Captain Marky John O. Alberto, Corporal Charlie P....
Three soldiers were injured when armed men attacked a Philippine Army (PA) base in Lamitan City, Basilan, the military reported Friday, Aug. 8. According to a military report, the unidentified assailants fired upon the headquarters of the 18th Infantry Battalion (18IB) in Brgy. Campo Uno, Lamitan...
Philippine Army Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete ordered an immediate and complete halt to all so-called “ reception ceremonies ” for new Army soldiers in what appears to be a direct response to mounting public clamor against hazing and similar practices in the military. This...
The Philippine Army (PA) said Monday, Aug. 4, that it has relieved two ranking military officers and 19 enlisted personnel after a newly-minted soldier died during reception rites in Maguindanao del Sur last week, an incident that poses a significant test for newly appointed Army commanding...
TAGKAWAYAN, Quezon – A New People 's Army (NPA) rebel was killed and three high-powered firearms were seized in an encounter with the 2nd Infantry Division in Barangay Maguibuay here on Saturday, Aug. 2. The clash erupted during a security operation prompted by information from residents...
Lt. Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete, newly-installed commanding general of the Philippine Army (PA), bared his command guidance and strategic priorities during his first command conference at the Army headquarters in Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City on Friday, Aug. 1. Nafarrete issued his marching order...
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian underscored the importance of upholding international order and adhering to the United Nations Charter in addressing new challenges and safeguarding the “hard-won achievements” of World War 2. During the celebration of the 98th anniversary of...
President Marcos expressed confidence that new Philippine Army chief Lieutenant General Antonio Nafarrete will maintain the Army 's integrity and professionalism. Marcos led the change of command of the Philippine Army on Thursday, July 31 at the Fort Andres Bonifacio in Taguig City. He named...
A list containing the names of five military generals was submitted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to President Marcos Jr. where he could pick the next Commanding General of the Philippine Army (PA). This was revealed by no less than AFP Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. on Wednesday,...
Seven alleged New People’s Army (NPA) fighters died during an armed encounter with the military in Uson, Masbate on Sunday morning, July 27. The Philippine Army’s 9th Infantry Division (9ID) said troops from the 2nd Infantry Battalion engaged armed men believed to be members of the Komiteng...