Japan said concerns being raised by the Filipino "comfort women" have been addressed by its government, including recognition of the Imperial Japanese Army's atrocities and reparation claims. In a statement, the Japanese Embassy in Manila made remarks on the various calls made by the surviving...
SOLDIERS searching for the missing plane in Isabela. (Army FB) The Philippine Army (PA) on Monday, Jan. 30, said three of its search and rescue teams from the 5th Infantry Division are still searching for the Cessna 206 and its passengers who went missing in Isabela last week. These teams are from...
A Filipino army scout ranger has graduated from the United States (US) Ranger School, the first Philippine Army soldier in a long time to do so, the US Embassy in Manila said. 1st Lt. Castillion Antalis of the Philippine Army Scout Rangers (Photo courtesy of the US Embassy in the Philippines) In a...
The Philippine Army (PA) has started looking for military officers that would constitute a general court martial (GCM) for the possible try of Brig. Gen. Jesus Durante III and several other army personnel over the murder of model-businesswoman Yvonette Chua Plaza in Davao City last month. Brigadier...
The Philippine Army (PA) confirmed Thursday, Jan. 26, that it has taken custody of Brigadier General Jesus Durante III after he was tagged as the alleged mastermind in the murder of Davao City-based model and businesswoman Yvonette Chua Plaza in Davao City last month. Brigadier General Jesus...
A Philippine Army (PA) general has been relieved after he was tagged in the murder of a Davao City-based model and businesswoman last month. Brigadier General Jesus Durante III (Malacañang file photo) Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., PA Commanding General, said that Brig. Gen. Jesus Durante III was...
The Philippine Army (PA) and the Royal Cambodian Army (RCA) have signed an agreement that will develop their future collaborations. Photo: Philippine Army / PA PA Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. and RCA Commander, Lt. Gen. Hun Manet signed the army-level Terms of Reference (TOR) in a...
The Philippine Army (PA) disclosed that 164 of its personnel have finished their training to become elite Scout Rangers. Photo: First Scout Ranger Regiment, Philippine Army The troops graduated from the Scout Ranger Course (SRC) Class 218-22 at Camp Tecson in San Miguel, Bulacan on Tuesday, Jan....
The Philippine Army (PA) has started training its Army students on Monday, Jan. 16, to address backlogs in capability development of its personnel and the “unintended impact” of Republic Act No. 11709 or the new law that sets a mandatory three-year term for senior military officers. Photo:...
Newly appointed National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Ano’s wealth of experience as a former military chief will help him lead the National Security Council (NSC). photo: Malacañang This was stressed by the Philippine Army (PA) as it welcomed the appointment of Ano as President Ferdinand...
BACOLOD CITY -- A New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was killed in an encounter with the Army 94th Infantry Battalion (IB) in Sitio Maliko-liko, Barangay Carabalan, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental on Monday, Jan. 9. The Army has yet to identify the slain rebel. Col. Michael Samson, acting commander...
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Four persons, including a minor, were injured when lawless elements fired at a Philippine Army detachment in Barangay Sabong, Lamitan City, Basilan on Sunday night, Jan. 8. Lt. Col. Arlan Delumpines, Lamitan chief of police, said a group of lawless elements linked to the Abu...
