Major Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. officially took command of the Cagayan de Oro City-based 4th Infantry Division (4ID) of the Philippine Army on Monday, July 5, a day after a C-130 transport plane of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) carrying him and his family crashed in Patikul, Sulu. Major Gen. Romeo...
An elite soldier from the Philippine Army (PA) was killed in a recent armed encounter between the military and suspected New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Talakag, Bukidnon, the military confirmed Wednesday, June 16. Private First Class Reynaldo Angcon (Photo courtesy of Philippine Army) He was...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Build, Build, Build Committee Chairperson Anna Mae Lamentillo is now an officer of the Army reserve force. DPWH Build, Build, Build Committee Chairperson Anna Mae Lamentillo takes her oath during her commissioning ceremony on June 7, 2021. (MANILA...
The Philippine Army (PA) will further boost its mobility with the expected delivery this year of 90 Russian-made, troop-carrying trucks worth P324 million, the Department of National Defense (DND) bared Sunday, May 30. Department of National Defense Spokesperson Arsenio Andolong (Photo courtesy of...
FLAG BURNING – The flag of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed wing the New People’s Army (NPA) is burned during the massive surrender of NPA militia members in Iloilo. (3rd ID photo) ILOILO CITY – At least 70 militia members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Iloilo...
Major General Andres Centino formally assumed post as the 64th Commanding General of the Philippine Army (PA) on Tuesday, May 18, with a promise to deliver the final blows against communist insurgents, terrorists, and secessionist groups in the country. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana presides...
The Philippine Army (PA) will officially install Major General Andres Centino as its 64th Commanding General in a Change of Command ceremony that will be held on Tuesday, May 18. Centino will replace Lt. Gen. Jose Faustino Jr., who was elevated to the office of the Armed Forces of the Philippines...
Senator Panfilo Lacson on Sunday commended Malacañang and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for upholding the rule of law in naming a new commanding general for the Philippine Army. Lacson, who chairs the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, noted that the appointment of Maj....
A soldier was injured in a landmine blast after Philippine Army personnel encountered suspected New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Miagao, Iloilo on Saturday, May 15. Map illustration of Miagao, Iloilo. (Photo courtesy of 61st Infantry Battalion Facebook page) Elements of the 61st Infantry (Hunter)...
Malacañang wished Major General Andres Centino the best of luck in leading the Philippine Army, saying he will be able to lead the group to greater heights. Maj. Gen. Andres Centino is the new Commanding General of the Philippine Army. (Photo courtesy of 4th Infantry Division Facebook page)...
President Duterte has appointed Major General Andres Centino as the new Commanding General of the 100,000-strong Philippine Army (PA), Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has confirmed. Maj. Gen. Andres Centino is the new Commanding General of the Philippine Army. (Photo courtesy of 4th Infantry...
Army troopers killed on Wednesday, May 12, four suspected members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter (BIFF) in an aggressive military pursuit operations after last week's attack on a public market in Datu Paglas in Maguindanao. Maj. Gen. Juvymax Uy, commander of the 6th Infantry Division,...
