MARAWI CITY -- The Joint Task Group Haribon belonging to the 103rd Infantry Brigade successfully overran the fort or stronghold of combined forces of Dawlah Islamiyah (DI)-Maute Group under Abu Zacharia and DI-Hassan Group Maguindanao in the hinterland areas of Barangay Ilalag, Maguing town Lanao...
The Philippine Army (PA) will hold a month-long celebration for its 125th founding anniversary on March 22 with an array of activities. Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., Commanding General of the Philippine Army, leads the wreath-laying ceremony and inter-faith service at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in...
Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane, deputy commander of the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC), visited the Philippine Army (PA) headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Tuesday, March 1, to tackle plans that will enhance military cooperation between both countries. Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane,...
The tickets to the live viewing of K-pop superstars BTS’ “Permission to Dance on Stage-Seoul” concert on March 12 in the Philippines were sold out. SM Cinema made the announcement on Feb. 26, saying the tickets to the first show or the live viewing were all sold out. “Thank you for your...
Brig. Gen. Ignatius Patrimonio assumed his new post as 4th Commanding General of Joint Task Force Sulu following turnover ceremonies at Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista in Jolo, Sulu on Wednesday, Feb. 23. Brig. Gen. Ignatius Patrimonio assumes his new post as Commanding General of Joint Task Force...
A ranking official of the United States Army visited the Philippines and paid a courtesy call to Gen. Andres Centino, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), on Monday, Feb. 21, to discuss the conduct of joint military exercises next month. General Andres Centino (right), Chief...
A suspected leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) and his wife were killed in an armed encounter with the military over the weekend while they were allegedly conducting extortion activities to influence the outcome of the local elections in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental. (Courtesy of 402nd...
The Philippine Army (PA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are looking to build a reservist training center in Eastern Visayas as part of the military’s continuing capability development program. Maj. Gen. Roberto S. Capulong (right), Chief of Staff of the Philippine Army,...
The Philippine Army (PA) is assured of more aerial acquisitions in the coming years to solidify its capability to respond to various threats, Army Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said on Sunday, Feb. 13. Aviation Regiment Commander Col. Andre B. Santos (right) shows the regiment's...
Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., Commanding General of the Philippine Army (PA), has cited four military line units of the 5th Infantry Division (5ID) for meeting the standards of good governance in the organization. Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., (center) Commanding General of the Philippine Army, pins...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo M. Año condemned on Saturday, Feb. 12, the New People’s Army (NPA) for the encounter in Northern Samar that led to the death of two children. Año said the communist rebels opened fire at the troop of the Philippine...
The Philippine Army (PA) announced Sunday, Feb. 6, that it has installed its newest Command Sergeant Major. Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., PA Commanding General, officiated the assumption of Chief Master Sergeant (CMS) Rogelio P. Caacbay as the 19th Army Command Sergeant Major in a ceremony held last...
