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...
TACLOBAN CITY – The military mourned the death of a 27-year-old soldier in a clash with the New People's Army in an upland barangay in Matuguinao, Samar on Saturday, May 4. THE town of Matuguinao is located in the northeastern part of Samar. Capt. Jefferson Mariano of the 8th Infantry...
TACLOBAN CITY – A soldier has been awarded a bronze cross medal for sacrificing his life to save two children from drowning in Barangay Locsoon, Borongan City, Eastern Samar. TECHNICAL Sgt. Samuel Garbo is laid to rest in Giporlos, Eastern Samar on Friday, April 19. (Photo via Marie Marticio)...
Omar Tubungbanua is the owner of Green Manna Farm. Feeding chickens a diet enriched with black soldier fly larvae can enhance their nutrition. ( Green Manna Farm ) In an agriculture industry that constantly seeks innovative solutions to combat food shortages and reduce waste, Omar Tubungbanua, the...
ILIGAN CITY – The Western Mindanao Command awarded a soldier for returning a wallet he found in a military hospital here last month. Private First Class Jaypee Algabre found the wallet containing P13,000 while walking at Camp Navarro General Hospital on July 19. Algabre searched for the owner of...
A new monument recognizing the heroism of soldiers will be built by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Bases and Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) and Bonifacio Arts Foundation Incorporated (BAFI) in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City. *(Photo: Armed Forces of the Philippines)...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On his last day of visit here, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. paid his respects to the fallen American soldiers. (Photo courtesy of PCO) Marcos laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Thursday morning, May 4, at the Arlington National Cemetery in...
CAMP MELCHOR F. DELA CRUZ, Isabela – A soldier drowned on a river while on a mission against the New People’s Army in Gattaran, Cagayan on Thursday, April 20. Major Rigor Pamittan, spokesperson of the Army 5th Infantry Division, identified the victim as Private Raymund Mones, 23, of Barangay...
A soldier allegedly went amuck and opened fire at his colleagues at the barracks of the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) at Camp Evangelista in Cagayan de Oro City before dawn Saturday, Feb. 11. File photo: 4th Infantry Division / 4ID Maj. Francisco Garello Jr., 4ID spokesperson, said the shooting...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Army assured assistance to the family of a soldier who drowned while on his way to help flood victims in San Isidro, Northern Samar. The Army mourned the death of Corporal Jerry Palacio of the 43rd Infantry Battalion (IB). "Our thoughts and prayers are with Corporal...
LUCENA CITY – People trooped to SM City here to watch popular street mime artist “Green Soldier” perform in celebration of Lucena City Day Saturday, Aug. 20. Children and their parents had photos with Green Soldier – Jhonmel Reyes of Baguio City – and his two friends. A long line was...
Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens). Photo by Beatriz Moisset from Wikimedia Commons. Insects are seen as an alternative feed source for livestock and poultry because of their high protein content. Among the thousands of insect species, the black soldier fly ( Hermetia illucens ) is the most...
