BUTUAN CITY – Three New People’s Army fighters surrendered to the Army 29th Infantry (Matatag) Battalion in Barangay Del Pilar, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte on Monday, Nov. 11. DOWNTOWN Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte. “Fear is among the primary reasons that they decided to...
BACOLOD CITY – Four New People's Army (NPA) rebels surrendered to the government in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental on Wednesday, October 2. FOUR members of the New People's Army (NPA) surrender to the military in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental on Wednesday, October 2. (Photo courtesy of...
BACOLOD CITY – The Army 79th Infantry Battalion held a mass wedding for three couples who were former members of the New People’s Army on Thursday, September 5, in Barangay Bato, Sagay City, Negros Occidental. The event was attended by the families and friends of the newly-weds. THREE...
TACLOBAN CITY – A fire hit the camp of the 78th Infantry Battalion in Barangay Lalawigan, Borongan City, Eastern Samar on Sunday, July 7. Brig. Gen. Noel Vestuir, commander of the 802nd Infantry Brigade, stated that faulty wiring caused the fire. No injuries were reported as most of...
BUTUAN CITY – A platoon commander and four members of the New People’s Army surrendered to the military on Valentine’s Day in Agusan de Norte. FIVE New People's Army rebels surrendered to the military in Agusan del Norte on Valentine's Day. Lt. Col. Jeffrey Balingao, commanding officer...
BACOLOD CITY – Sixty-two soldiers from the 79th Infantry Battalion assigned to Negros Occidental have been promoted to the next higher rank. Lt. Col. Arnel Calaoagan, 79th IB commander, led the donning and pinning of ranks of 59 enlisted personnel and three officers in a ceremony at their...
BACOLOD CITY – The 62nd Infantry Battalion in Negros Occidental said that 95 personnel have been promoted to the next rank. Promotees were 23 sergeants, 38 corporals, and 34 privates first class who have completed the corresponding requirements of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)...
CABADBARAN CITY – The Army 29 th Infantry (Matatag) Battalion (IB) paid tribute to five retirees in a solemn and remarkable flag retreat on November 8. LT. Col. Cresencio C. Gargar (left), commanding officer of the Army 29 th Infantry (Matatag) Battalion, presents to commemorative...
TACLOBAN CITY – A medical officer and political instructor of the New People's Army (NPA) surrendered to the 20th Infantry (We Lead) Battalion in Las Navas, Northern Samar recently. Alias “Leah” yielded two M16 rifles, improvised explosives, and ammunition. She was affiliated with the Platoon...
ILOILO CITY – The 61st Infantry Battalion (IB) of the Philippine Army recovered an AK-47 rifle following an encounter with the New People’s Army (NPA) in Barangay Camandag, Leon town, Iloilo province, on Tuesday, July 11. Lt. Col. Arturo Balgos Jr., 61st IB commander, said no soldier was injured...
ILOILO CITY – Lt. Col. Arturo Balgos Jr. has been appointed commander of the Army 61st Infantry Battalion (IB) based in Miag-ao town, Iloilo province. (https://images.mb.com.ph/production/mb-mkt-neo-prod-1-uploads/LT_COL_ARTURO_BALGOS_JR_ce61996c17/LT_COL_ARTURO_BALGOS_JR_ce61996c17.jfif) LT. Col....
BACOLOD CITY – Lt. Col. Arnel Calaoagan took over the reins of the Philippine Army 79th Infantry Battalion (IB) as its new commander in Negros Occidental on Thursday, June 29. MAJOR Gen. Marion Sison, 3rd ID commander, hands over a ceremonial flag to incoming 79th IB commander Lt. Col. Arnel...
