Previously known primarily for ground operations, the Philippine Army (PA) has expanded its capabilities and is now able to conduct aerial patrols within the country’s airspace—marking a significant development for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The Army’s Aviation Regiment or...
The Philippine Army (PA) revealed that Brigadier General Jesus Durante III is now barred from holding a military post with “major responsibility” after being reprimanded by a special general court martial over the killing of a businesswoman-model in Davao City in 2022. Durante, former...
BUTUAN CITY – The Surigao del Norte Police Provincial Office (SDNPPO) announced on Wednesday the arrest of a former high-ranking New People’s Army (NPA) commander who had eluded capture for years and is facing multiple criminal charges in court. SDNPPO Director Police Col. Warren Dablo...
The Philippine Army (PA) is not resting on its laurels as it will not downsize its troop presence in Basilan even after the province was declared free from the threat and influence of the extremist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, PA commanding general, said he wants to maintain the...
TACLOBAN CITY – Government forces seized five firearms in an encounter with New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Barangay Can-aponte in San Jose de Buan, Samar, the Philippine Army reported on Tuesday. Recovered guns were four M16 rifles and one .45 caliber pistol. Also found were a mobile phone,...
The Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS), a United States-developed anti-ship missile, and the Typhon mid-range capability (MRC) are still on Philippine soil after being deployed in the country for major military exercises, the Philippine Navy (PN) and Philippine Army (PA)...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first congressional district Rep. Paolo Z. Duterte urged victims of drug abuse and communist rebels to come forward and help expose what he described as the “cruelty and deception” of these groups that continue to sow violence in the country. Rep. Duterte emphasized in...
Philippine Army (PA) Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets showcased next-generation technological research designs for defense and disaster response during the first ROTC Innovation Expo at the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) Main Campus in Ermita, Manila on Sunday, June...
Lieutenant General Roy Galido, commanding general of the Philippine Army (PA), achieved a rare feat after obtaining an honorary badge from the Naval Special Operations Command (NAVSOCOM) in a symbolic display of inter-service unity. Galido visited the headquarters of the NAVSOCOM at the Naval Base...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Army has identified three of the five members of the communist New People 's Army (NPA) who died during recent clashes with government troops in Catubig, Northern Samar. In a statement on Monday, the 8th Infantry Division announced that the remains of the slain...
A New People’s Army leader was arrested in Barangay Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City on Thursday, June 5. The 6th Infantry Division identified the suspect as Edward Flores. The military said the suspect with aliases Cess, Ruby, Rafa, and Ramon was the secretary general of the NPA Far South Mindanao...
BACOLOD CITY – A squad member of the dismantled New People 's Army (NPA) Central Negros 2 (CN2) front was killed in a clash with the Philippine Army 94th Infantry Battalion (IB) in the hinterlands of Himamaylan City in Negros Occidental on Friday afternoon. In a report on Saturday, the 3rd...
