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...
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine Army recovered two firearms and ammunition left by fleeing New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Capiz province. Troops of the 12th Infantry Battalion retrieved an M16 rifle, one AK-47 rifle, and two magazines after an encounter with NPA rebels in Tapaz town on...
The Philippine Army (PA) and Indonesian Army kicked off Wednesday, July 16, a bilateral training exercise aimed at enhancing both nations’ territorial defense. The Training Activity (TA) “Dolphine” XVII-2025 focuses on four critical special operations capabilities namely urban warfare,...
There is no stopping the Philippine Army (PA) from conquering the skies as it unveiled its newest capability, a helicopter flight simulator, intended to boost the flight training of its aviators. In a statement Friday, July 4, the Army Aviation Regiment said the newly-acquired rotary wing flight...
