Department of National Defense (DND) Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Jose Faustino Jr. challenged on Thursday, Oct. 20, the 229 newly commissioned officers of the Philippine Army (PA) to "avoid mediocrity" and always "strive for excellence." A total of 229 new Philippine Army second lieutenants of the...
Two more Philippine Army (PA) soldiers died in a freak accident in Uson, Masbate on Sunday night, Oct. 16, bringing the death toll to eight. The KM450 military vehicle's condition after the tires are replaced for towing from Brgy. Buenasuerte, Uson, Masbate on October 16, 2022. (Photo by 9ID,...
Six Philippine Army (PA) soldiers were killed while eight other troopers were injured when the KM450 light utility vehicle they were riding crashed into a cement mixer in Uson, Masbate on Sunday night, Oct. 16. Maj. Gen. Alex Luna, commander of 9th Infantry Division, Philippine Army (Photo courtesy...
The Philippine Army (PA) spearheaded the commemoration of the fifth year anniversary of the liberation of Marawi City from the clutches of ISIS-inspired Maute Group on Monday, Oct. 17. File photo of the war-torn city of Marawi on October 2, 2017, days before the government declared its liberation...
BACOLOD CITY - More than 1,000 individuals belonging to 234 families in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental have returned to their respective houses on Sunday, Oct. 16. Some evacuees at Don Florencio Villafranca National High School in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental were informed that they can...
The Philippine Army (PA) is gearing up towards the commemoration of the fifth anniversary of the liberation of Marawi City following a five-month siege by ISIS-inspired Maute Group and ISIS-linked Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in 2017. Courtesy of Philippine Army “The Philippine Army commemorates the...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla did not violate any military protocol when he wore a jacket that resembled a fatigue uniform during a recent Senate hearing, the Philippine Army said Wednesday, Oct. 12. Sen. Robinhood "Robin" Padilla wears a fatigue-colored jacket during a Senate hearing on Sept....
The Philippine Navy (PN) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) both committed to further strengthen their bilateral relations to better address mutual security concerns. Commo. Ray Leggatt (sitting), chief of staff of the Royal Australian Navy, pays a courtesy call on Rear Adm. Caesar Bernard...
ILOILO CITY—The 3rd Infantry Division (ID) of the Philippine Army has identified the two soldiers killed in a series of encounters with the New People’s Army (NPA) in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental province since Oct. 6. CORPORALS Christian P. Drilon (left) and Rex G. Verde. (Army 3rd ID)...
Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., commanding general of the Philippine Army (PA), heaped praises on the Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel who shot dead a person under police custody (PUPC) that hostaged detained former senator and lawyer Leila de Lima from her cell in Camp Crame, Quezon City on...
TACLOBAN CITY – Two soldiers were killed and three others were wounded, including a 10-year-old girl, in an encounter before dawn on Friday, Oct. 7, in Jipapad, Eastern Samar. The Army 8th Infantry Division confirmed casualties but has yet to issue an official statement on the incident....
The armies of the Philippines and Bangladesh are eyeing to hold more collaborative engagements to strengthen the military cooperation of the two Asian countries. Maj. Gen. Roberto Capulong, Philippine Army (PA) Chief of Staff, interacts with Bangladesh Army senior instructor Col. MD Syeedur Rahman...
