The Official Philippine Army Press Release
29 Aug 2010 - Army honors the country's Heroes of then and now
The Philippine Army is one with the entire nation as it celebrates National
Heroes Day on August 30 in honor of all Filipinos, including those whose names
have been lost to history, from pre-Spanish time to the present, who suffered
martyrdom in defense of the country against foreign invaders or in the
attainment of freedom and democracy for the countrymen...more
27 Aug 2010 - DEFENSE SEC TO GRACE AFP'S NATIONAL HEROES DAY
COMMEMORATION
Department of National Defense Secretary, Hon Voltaire T Gazmin is expected
to grace the Commemoration of the National Heroes Day, as the Guest of Honor and
Speaker, on August 29 at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (LNMB) in Fort Andres
Bonifacio, Metro Manila...more
26 Aug 2010 - 11th IB Participates in Civic Action
Members of the 11th Infantry Battalion participated in the medical and dental
mission/ civic action conducted by the Office of the Representative, 1st
Congressional District, Negros Oriental in Brgy Balogo, Guihulngan City on
August 26, 2010. Hon Jocelyn Limkaichong and Hon Liland Estacion, Representative
and Board Member of 1st District, NOR respectively spearheaded the said
activity, together with representatives of the Rural Health Unit
representatives. Also present were members of LGU, and PNP...more
26 Aug 2010 - The Army Cares
Members of the 11th Infantry Battalion participated in the medical and dental
mission/ civic action conducted by the Office of the Representative, 1st
Congressional District, Negros Oriental in Brgy Balogo, Guihulngan City on
August 26, 2010. Hon Jocelyn Limkaichong and Hon Liland Estacion, Representative
and Board Member of 1st District, NOR respectively spearheaded the said activity...more
23 Aug 2010 - Two Unarmed Soldiers Ambushed by NPA Rebels
in Sorsogon, 1 Dead
CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, Camarines Sur - Two unarmed soldiers were ambushed
by NPA rebels in Gubat, Sorsogon late afternoon yesterday, (Aug 22) a military
official said...more
22 Aug 2010 - 3ID kicks-off OPLAN Kontra Dengue cleanliness
drive in Region 6
Division Public Affairs Office, Camp Peralta, Jamindan, Capiz - In
partnership with the Department of Health - Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD)
VI, the Philippine Army's 3rd Infantry Division initiated a community clean-up
drive as a kick-off ceremony for an anti-dengue campaign dubbed Oplan Kontra
Dengue, which is scheduled to run every weekend for the next six weeks...more
21 Aug 2010 - Army welcomes new General Staffs
The Philippine Army welcomed three new general staffs today in a Joint Change
of Chief of Offices Ceremony led by the Army Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Renato A.
David at Ricarte Hall, PA Officers' Clubhouse...more
20 Aug 2010 - Army Honors Retiring Personnel
FORT ANDRES BONIFACIO, Metro Manila - The Philippine Army will honor the
Commander of the AFP's Communications Electronics and Information Systems
Service (CEISS) in a testimonial review this afternoon after serving the
military for 35 years...more
19 Aug 2010 - MGEN FELIX Assumes Command of Army Division in
Cagayan De Oro
Major General Victor A. Felix assumed command of the Army's 4th Infantry
Division on August 18 (Wednesday), replacing MGen. Mario F. Chan in a change of
command ceremony at Camp Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City...more
16 Aug 2010 - Press Statement on the Changes in Leadership of
Major Army Units
The Philippine Army as a professional organization recognizes that changes or
movements in leadership of major Army units (Division/ Command level), reshuffle
of key officers, promotions, and change of positions are part of the dynamics
and essential mechanisms in a military institution...more
12 Aug 2010 - Desperate NPA bandits steal man's food
Division Public Affairs Office, Camp Peralta, Jamindan, Capiz - An irate
resident from Bingawan town in Iloilo filed a complaint against the bandit group
of Francisco Balois, a self-styled leader of the New People's Army in Central
Panay for taking them hostage in their own home under threat of death and
finishing off their monthly food supply...more
12 Aug 2010 - Army Soldiers Clash with NPA Extortionists in
Catanduanes
CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, Camarines Sur - Army soldiers clash with a band of
NPA extortionists in an upland village in Catanduanes at around 7:30 am today, a
military official said...more
09 Aug 2010 - ARMY, PHILHEALTH SIGN MOA ON CAFGU'S HEALTH
BENEFITS
The Philippine Army and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation signed
today an agreement to provide basic package of needed health services to all
members of the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit Active Auxiliary (CAFGUAA)
and their families, with Army Chief Maj. Gen. Arturo B. Ortiz and President and
Chief Executive Officer of PhilHealth Dr. Rey B Aquino as signatories...more
05 August 2010 -ARMY CELEBRATES IHL MONTH THROUGH BLOOD
DONATION
The Philippine Army joins the whole country in celebrating the International
Humanitarian Law Month through a Bloodletting Activity conducted at the AFP
Wellness Center in Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo this morning...more
04 August 2010 -NEW ARMY CHIEF TO FAST-TRACK HOSPITAL
RENOVATION, UPGRADE
Newly installed Army chief Maj. Gen. Arturo B Ortiz vowed during his visit in
Davao City yesterday (August 3) to fast-track the upgrade and renovation of
hospital facilities and procurement of other medical equipment with an aim to
give comfort to military patients for their fast recovery....more
03 August 2010 -AFP CHIEF EMPHASIZED RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
DURING PA VISIT
AFP Chief of Staff Lt Gen Ricardo A David emphasized adherence to human
rights during his visit at the Philippine Army headquarters in Fort Bonifacio,
Metro Manila yesterday...more
02 August 2010 -AFP Chief visits the Philippine Army
Army chief MGen Arturo B Ortiz welcomed the Chief of Staff Armed Forces of
the Philippines LtGen Ricardo A David during his visit at the Philippine Army
Headquarters this afternoon....more
01 August 2010 -ARMY COMMANDER COMMENDS TROOPS, COMMITS FULL
SUPPORT
The Philippine Army has directed for more intensified operations to further
degrade the Communists Terrorists' capability to threaten Filipino communities.
At the same time, strict respect for Human Rights in the conduct of operations
was reiterated to all units...more
29 July 2010 -NEW ARMY CHIEF TURNS OVER THE COMMAND OF SPECIAL
OPERATIONS
Newly installed Army Chief MGen Arturo B. Ortiz turned over the leadership of
the Special Operations Command to its new commander in a Change of Command
Ceremony held in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija on July 28 with AFP Chief of Staff
Lt. Gen. Ricardo A. David Jr., as the Guest of Honor and Speaker and Presiding
Officer....more
29 July 2010 -TWO INFORMAL SETTLERS FOUND GUILTY OF RA 7279,
GETS 6 YEARS IN PRISON
TAGUIG, Metro Manila - The Philippine Army scored victory over a squat case,
after the Taguig City National Capital Region Metropolitan Trial Court Branch 74
found two informal settlers a.k.a squatter, who are also members of a squatting
syndicate, 'guilty' for taking advantage of a government property located at
Sitio Katipunan, Military Shrine Service Area, Libingan ng mga Bayani in Western
Bicutan on May 17, 2010...more
20 July 2010 - ARMY GIVES BLOOD, SAVES LIVES
In commemoration of the Blood Donors' Month, which is celebrated annually
during the month of July, the Philippine Army conducted a bloodletting activity
dubbed as "Dugo ng Sundalo Iaalay para sa Sambayanang Pilipino" at the
Headquarters Philippine Army in Fort Bonifacio Metro Manila this morning.
Gracing the event as keynote speaker is Philippine Red Cross Chairman, Hon
Richard J Gordon...more
19 July 2010 - Army Honors BGen Ojeda
The Philippine Army honors BGen Nicolas Dy-Liacco Ojeda Jr in a testimonial
review at the Hunters ROTC Guerilla Parade Ground, Headquarters Philippine Army
this afternoon...more
08 July 2010 - ARMY ACTIONS TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH
FORT Andres Bonifacio, Metro Manila - A recently published news report
brought to light the lack of psychiatrists and psychologists in the military and
the lack of facility for battle-weary soldiers...more
07 July 2010 - Army Acquires Force Protection Equipment
Tasked with the crucial job of protecting the people and the country,
defending and upholding the country's freedom and democracy, Filipino soldiers
assume greater risks in order to be more responsive to the needs of the
people...more
06 July 2010 - ARMY HONORS AFP VICE CHIEF OF STAFF
FORT Bonifacio, Metro Manila - The Philippine Army honors Lt. Gen. Nestor Z.
Ochoa in a testimonial review today at the Hunters ROTC Guerilla Parade Ground,
Headquarters Philippine Army...more
05 July 2010 - Army Prepares for Disaster
The nightmare brought about by typhoons "Ondoy" and "Pepeng" last year left a
mark in the lives of every Filipino. Now, the thought of heavy rains during the
La Nina season creates panic among the people, with a prayer that that fateful
day in September 2009 will never happen again...more
01 July 2010 - PRESIDENT AQUINO INSTALLS THE 41ST ARMED FORCES
CHIEF OF STAFF
CAMP EMILIO F. AGUINALDO, Quezon City - His Excellency Benigno Simeon C.
Aquino III, President of the Republic of the Philippines attended the
installation of the 41st Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP)
as Presiding Officer 10 a.m. here Friday in a change-of-command ceremony at the
post parade grounds...more
01 July 2010 - 801st Brigade delivers health services to
celebrate their anniversary
Camp Lukban, Catbalogan City, Samar - The Army's 801st Infantry Brigade
pre-celebrated their 22nd Founding Anniversary in peculiar way by delivering
health services to the depressed folks in their covered area, yesterday
morning...more
01 July 2010 - Reds car-nap trucks anew, fail again in attack
against troops in Davao Region
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City, July 01, 2010 - Local terrorists failed
in an evening attack against troops on peace efforts holding temporary patrol
base in the village of Cambagang in Maragusan town in Compostela Valley province
9:15 PM Wednesday...more
01 July 2010 - Albay Hacking Left 1 Militiaman Dead
CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, Camarines Sur - An off-duty militiaman who was
spending his vacation with his family was hacked to death by his own brother in
Guinobatan Albay yesterday, a military report said...more
30 June 2010 - Army in Eastern Visayas demilitarizes CCSR
firearms
Camp Lukban, Catbalogan City, Samar - Around 468 captured, confiscated,
surrendered and recovered (CCSR) assorted low and high powered firearms of the
Army’s 8th Infantry Division were demilitarized in Camp Kangleon, Palo, Leyte in
the afternoon of June 30, Wednesday...more
29 June 2010 - Army Lauds Troops for ISO Successes
The Philippine Army commends its troops for its continuing successes in its
Internal Security Operations (ISO) campaign, the most recent of which is the
encounter with New People’s Army rebels in Oriental Mindoro resulting to the
killing of two NPA rebels...more
25 June 2010 - Philippine Army Welcomes Football Champions
FORT BONIFACIO, METRO MANILA - The Philippine Army takes pride in the
Philippine Army Football Team who recently won in the First Castrol World Cup
Pilipinas held at the Bulwagang Ipil-Ipil grounds, CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd.,
Pasay City from May 29 to June 20...more
25 June 2010 - 31 OFFICERS GRADUATE FROM STAFF OFFICER COURSE
FORT Bonifacio, Metro Manila - The 31 students of the Staff Officer Course
(SOC) Class 03-2010 graduated yesterday, June 24, 2010, in a ceremony held at
the Command General Staff College, Training and Doctrine Command, Philippine
Army with Army Chief Lt. Gen. Reynaldo B. Mapagu as the Guest of Honor. The
training started on March 24, 2010 and lasted for three months...more
22 June 2010 - ARMY HONORS SECRETARY GONZALES
FORT Bonifacio, Metro Manila - The Philippine Army will honor outgoing
Secretary of National Defense Honorable Norberto B Gonzales in a testimonial
review at the Hunters ROTC Parade Ground tomorrow, 23 June 2010 at 10 o' clock
in the morning...more
21 JUne 2010 - Unifiers Simultaneous Launching Of The
Supplemental Milk Feeding Program In 3 Elementary Schools In Negros Occidental
BRGY BATO, SAGAY CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, The 62nd Infantry (Unifier)
Battalion of the Army's 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division under the leadership
of Lieutenant Colonel Alberto C Desoyo together with his Civil-Military
Operations Officer, 1Lt. Ruben S Ayroso, simultaneously launched the 12-Week
Supplemental Milk Feeding Program in three elementary schools in Negros
Occidental...more
21 June 2010 - Accomplishments of General Delfin N Bangit Chief
of Staff, AFP
General Delfin N. Bangit, the leader of 125,000 strong men and women of the
Armed Forces of the Philippines, hails from San Mateo, Rizal where he spent his
childhood years. He grew up as an achiever and worked hard to finish his
schooling. As fate would have it, he entered Philippine Military Academy
(already the third from his family) in 1974 and became a member of the PMA Class
"Makatarungan" of 1978...more
21 June 2010 - ARMY HONORS GEN BANGIT IN A TESTIMONIAL PARADE
FORT BONIFACIO, METRO MANILA - The Philippine Army will render a testimonial
review in honor of AFP chief and former Army commanding general General Delfin N
Bangit at the Hunters ROTC Guerilla Parade Ground, Headquarters Philippine Army
this afternoon...more
17 June 2010 - ARMY ARTILLERY REGIMENT MARKS 3RD FOUNDING
ANNIVERSARY
HAAR, Fort Magsaysay , Nueva Ecija - The Army Artillery Regiment (AAR) of the
Philippine Army celebrated yesterday its 3rd Founding Anniversary with the theme
"Artilyeros: Kabalikat sa Kapayapaan Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon". Present at the
occasion was Commanding General of Philippine Army Lt. Gen. Reynaldo B. Mapagu
who joined the men of AAR in marking their 3rd year in history after the unit's
activation as a regiment back in 2007...more
17 June 2010 - Army, PNP arrest NPA leader in Pampanga
Joint police and military efforts led to the capture of a New People's Army
leader in Gapan Road , Brgy Dolores, San Fernando , Pampanga on June 15...more
13 June 2010 - 3ID celebrates 112 years of Philippine
Independence
Division Public Affairs Office, Camp Peralta, Jamindan, Capiz - Aside from
the usual flag-raising ceremonies held in all military camps in Panay and Negros,
the 3rd Infantry Division took our 112th Philippine Independence Day celebration
one step further by lining up several activities that allowed for greater
visibility and interaction between our citizens and our armed forces...more
12 June 2010 - Military Camps in SouthMin hoist Flag
simultaneously for Independence Day Soldiers plant 20,000 trees, build
schoolrooms
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - Major military camps in Southern
Mindanao simultaneously hoisted the Philippine Flag at exactly 7:00 AM Saturday
in commemoration and celebration of the 112th independence of the country. A
total of 20,187 seedlings of various species were also planted by soldiers
region-wide following the event...more
12 June 2010 - 25IB joins the people of Monkayo in
commemorating the 112th Anniversary of the Philippine Independence
Camp Kalaw, Poblacion, Monkayo, Compostela Valley Province - 8:AM, June 12,
2010. The 25th Infantry Fireball Battalion joins the people of Monkayo in
celebrating the 112th Anniversary of the Philippine Independence...more
12 June 2010 - ALPS Cum Livelihood ng BINHI Foundation Nagtapos
Las Navas, Hilagang Samar - ginanap ang pagtatapos ng limanput pito (57) na
mga estudyante ng ALPS cum livelihood ng BINHI Foundation sa bayan ng Las Navas,
Hilagang Samar noong ika 12 ng Hunyo, taong kasalukuyan...more
12 June 2010 - Kabataan ng Childrens Assistance Center,
Nakatanggap ng mga Regalo.
Las Navas , Northern Samar - Isang Gift giving activity ang isinagawa ng mga
kasundaluhan ng 63rd Infantry Battalion sa mga kabataan ng Childrens Assistance
Center ng BINHI Foundation Incorporated sa Bayan ng Las Navas, Hilagang Samar
bandang alas 2:00 ng hapon, ika 12 ng Hunyo taong kasalukuyan...more
11 June 2010 - Army chief exhorts new officers to observe the
chain of command
Army chief Lt Gen Reynaldo B Mapagu was the guest of honor and speaker at the
graduation ceremony of the Officer Preparatory Course "Matawid" Class 57-10 held
at the Officer Candidate School, Training and Doctrine Command in Camp O'
Donnell Capas, Tarlac this morning...more
11 June 2010 - NPA Terrorist Bomber Arrested in Cam Sur
CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, Camarines Sur - A suspected NPA terrorist bomber
was arrested by troops of the 902nd Brigade who are securing an infrastructure
project in Camarines Sur, a military officer said...more
11 June 2010 - 50 Army Athletes to Join Independence Day
Marathon
Fifty athletes from the Special Support Unit of the Philippine Army are
scheduled to join the Philippine Independence Day Marathon (PIDM) organized by
the Center for International Education (CIE) Global Colleges at Fort Bonifacio
Global City on June 12, 2010...more
10 June 2010 - Army welcomes Sergeant Major Course students
FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila - Seventy-two Senior Non-Commissioned Officers
(NCOs) from the AFP Sergeant Major Course Class 03-2010, headed by Col Jimmy
Maala, Head Academic Center, AFP Command and General Staff College, visited the
Philippine Army headquarters this morning to better acquaint themselves with the
Army as an organization...more
10 June 2010 - ARMY TAKES CUSTODY OF 9 SOLDIERS FROM TANAY,
RIZAL
FORT Andres Bonifacio, Metro Manila - The transfer of custody of nine
officers previously detained in Tanay, Rizal was completed with their arrival in
Fort Bonifacio at about 7 pm last night...more
10 June 2010 - Excited kids go back to school with newly
Refurbished classrooms
Once again, the Philippine Army has shown its commitment to serve the country
better, the Filipino youth, in particular, through the conduct of Department of
Education's Brigada Eskuwela...more
09 June 2010 - Army Honors BGEN Pirino
The Philippine Army led by its Commanding General Lt Gen Reynaldo B Mapagu
pays tribute to a senior Army officer who unselfishly served the organization
and the country, in a testimonial review to be held at the Headquarters
Philippine Army Grandstand in Fort Bonifacio , Metro Manila this afternoon...more
08 June 2010 - Kasundaluhan ng 63IB, Kaisa sa isinagawang
Brigada Eskwela
Catubig, Hilagang Samar - Matagumpay na isinagawa ng mga kasundaluhan ng
63IB, mga magulang at ng mga guro ang Brigada Eskwela sa ibat-ibang Paaralan sa
Bayan ng Catubig, Hilagang Samar...more
07 June 2010 - Agcoili's lies on child warrior issue, proof of
CPP-NPA-NDF deception
The statement of Fidel Agcaoli of the National Democratic Front (NDF) dated
May 30, 2010 lambasting the news story that appeared on national broadsheets
regarding the abuses of the New People's Army (NPA) against children and denying
the UN report that the NPA is among the "top abusers of children in war" is a
proof of the deception of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)...more
07 June 2010 - Government Troops Clash with NPA Extortionists
in CamSur
CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, CamSur - Government troops encountered suspected
NPA rebels in a remote village in Camarines Sur at 4:30pm yesterday, a military
officer said...more
05 June 2010 - UNIFIERS CONDUCTS BRIGADA ESKWELA IN NORTHERN
NEGROS
BRGY. BATO, SAGAY CITY, Negros Occidental - The 62nd Infantry (Unifier)
Battalion of the Army's 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division under the leadership
of Lt Col Alberto C Desoyo INF (GSC) PA in close coordination with the
Department of Education and the different school heads of secondary and
elementary schools within the area of operations participated in the conduct of
Brigada Eskwela Plus 2010 from May 24 to 28 2010. ..more
05 June 2010 - NPA extortionists torch farm equipment, steal
farm animals in SulKud
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - New People's Army (NPA) extortionists
torched farm equipment and stole farm animals in a palm oil plantation in Sitio
(subvillage) Colon Barak in the village of Sucob in Columbio town in Sultan
Kudarat province 4:00 AM Friday...more
05 June 2010 - 1 NPA dead in Davao clash, bomb paraphernalia
recovered
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - A New People's Army (NPA) fighter was
killed in a clash with government troops in the village of San Isidro in Lupon
town in Davao Oriental 5:30 PM Friday...more
04 June 2010 - 2nd batch of fresh troops arrive in Davao region
Camp Felix Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - Another batch of fresh troops
from Luzon arrived in Davao region 6:00 AM Friday following the series of
attacks by New People's Army against the people and vital infrastructures in
different parts of the Davao region...more
03 June 2010 - 3 NPA rebels killed, 3 others captured in
Batangas encounter
Camp Nakar, Lucena City - Government forces belonging to the Philippine Air
Force (PAF) Combat Group encounter more or less 20 NPA terrorists in Sitio
Tagusan, Barangay Mabayabas, Taysan, Batangas at around 4:30 a.m. today...more
03 June 2010 - Army in Bicol Prepares for Natural Disasters,
Activates a Special Unit for Disaster Response Operations
CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, CamSur - The Army in the Bicol Region has activated
a special unit that would be tasked to conduct disaster response operations (DRO)
in the event of natural calamities, a military official said...more
03 June 2010 - 3 rebs yield to AFP in Davao region
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - Three more New People's Army (NPA)
fighters surrendered to authorities in Southern Mindanao bringing the total
number of surrenderees in this region to 32 this year as of June 2, Wednesday...more
02 June 2010 - 52 Estudyante, Nagtapos ng ALPS Cum Livelihood
sa Brgy. Senonogan, Pambujan, Hilagang Samar.
Pambujan, Hilagang Samar - ginanap ang pagtatapos ng limanput dalawa (52) na
mga estudyante ng ALPS Basic Literacy sa barangay Senonogan, Pambujan, Hilagang
Samar na may tema: "Ugat ng Kahirapan, Labanan gamit ang Kaalaman at Kabuhayan
mula sa Pagkakaisa ng Mamamayan"...more
02 June 2010 - Skeletal Remains of NPA exhumed by Army's
Katapatan troopers
47th Infantry (KATAPATAN) Battalion, Camp Gen Carreon, Brgy Libot, Calinog,
Iloilo - Acting on a report from a civilian asset and verified through
information disclosed by a former NPA rebel, elements of 47IB, 3ID, PA led by
1LT NAPOLEON P ALCARIOTO JR (INF) PA, the Battalion Operations Officer together
with personnel from 12th Infantry (CAFGU) Battalion and PNP-Lambunao, Iloilo
exhumed one (1) skeletal remains of an alleged NPA member at Sitio Badiangan,
Brgy Jayubo, Lambunao, Iloilo yesterday, June 1, 2010 at around five o'clock in
the afternoon in an isolated and mountainous area of the said barangay
approximately 20 kilometers away from the town proper...more
01 June 2010 - 200 Recruits report to 3ID for training
Division Public Affairs Office, Camp Peralta, Jamindan, Capiz - 200
Philippine Army Candidate Soldiers took their oath of military service during a
simple ceremony held in Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Division, Camp Macario B
Peralta JR, Jamindan, Capiz earlier today. Out of the 200 recruits qualified to
take their oaths, 77% (153) are college level/graduates while the rest have
successfully completed their secondary education. 12 were former militiamen (Cafgus),
5 belong to Indigenous tribes (Aeta), and the remaining 183 are civilians...more
01 June 2010 - Army and Youth jointly organized Summer Youth
Peace Camp
Sto Tomas, Davao del Norte - In order train the youth as future leaders in
their community and at the same time promote peace awareness, the Sanguniang
Kabataan (SK) Council and 1003rd Brigade in cooperation with brgy officials
jointly organized a Summer Youth Peace Camp at Brgy San Jose, Sto Tomas, Davao
del Norte last May 23-27, 2010 with a theme: "Uswag Kabataan, Now Na!". It was
attended by more or less 100 youth participants mostly SK members, Out-of-school
youths whose age’s ranges form 15-21 years old...more
31 May 2010 - TEAM ARMY PLACES 3rd IN AUSTRALIAN SHOOTING
COMPETITION
The Philippine Army shooting team finished third among eight other competing
countries in the recently concluded Australian Army Skills-At-Arms Meeting (AASAM)
at the Combined Arms Training Center, Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria,
Australia from May 10 to 20, 2010. The team bagged a total of eight gold medals,
11 silver medals, a bronze medal, and two trophies...more
28 May 2010 - NPA Rebels Ambushed A Police Vehicle in Masbate,
5 Hurt
CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, CamSur - A vehicle carrying eight policemen was
ambushed by suspected NPA terrorist rebels who detonated a roadside bomb in
Masbate at around 10:40am today, a military officer said...more
28 May 2010 - Scout Ranger Company activated for Army's
intensified ISO campaign
In an effort to further intensify its Internal Security Operations (ISO)
campaign and to enhance the Army's combat capability, the Philippine Army
formally activated the 13th Scout Ranger "Warrior" Company (13th SRC), with no
less than the AFP Chief Gen Delfin N Bangit gracing the ceremony, at Camp Luis
Biel II, Brgy Tabiawan, Isabela City, Basilan on Tuesday...more
28 May 2010 - ARMY HOSTS TURNOVER OF MAP DONATIONS FOR TYPHOON
VICTIMS
FORT BONIFACIO, METRO MANILA - The AFP, the Philippine Army in particular, is
humbled by the outpouring support coming from various groups and individuals who
continually support the organization in its endeavors and who shared the
commitment to uplift the lives of the soldiers...more
27 May 2010 - Army's 3ID: We're right on track in toppling
insurgency
Division Public Affairs Office, Camp Peralta, Jamindan, Capiz - By all
indications, the Philippine Army's 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) is on its way
towards accomplishing its mission to topple insurgency to an insignificant level
by the end of June, the deadline given by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo...more
26 May 2010 - "KAWAL ARMOR NAKIISA SA BRIGADA ESKUWELA"
Kampo O'Donnell, Capas, Tarlac - Naging matagumpay ang dalawang (2) araw na
pakikiisa ng mga kasundaluhan ng Light Armor Division (LAD) sa ginanap na "Brigada
Eskuwela" sa pangunguna ni MAJ JUDIEL SOCAL, Deputy for Civil Military
Operations ng LAD sa dalawang paaralang pampubliko, ito ay ang Cristo Rey High
School at Sta Lucia High School na ginanap noong ika 26-27 ng Mayo 2010...more
26 May 2010 - Another IED recovered by troops in Davao City
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - Another Improvised Explosives Device (IED)
was recovered by pursuing government troops who overrun an encampment following
a clash with New People's Army (NPA) in the village of Sibulan in Toril District
in Davao City 4:30 PM Wednesday...more
26 May 2010 - CHR-AFP Partnership Getting Stronger
BGen Francisco N Cruz Jr, Commander, CRSAFP, met with Commission on Human
Rights Chairperson Leila de Lima last week at the CHR office in Commonwealth
Avenue, Quezon City to discuss human rights issues affecting both agencies and
to cultivate a closer coordination in the ground between the AFP and the
Commission on Human Rights...more
25 May 2010 - NPA mastermind in Maragusan massacre arrested
Camp Felix Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - The New People's Army (NPA)
commander who masterminded the Maragusan massacre in Compostela Valley (ComVal)
province was arrested by authorities in Sto. Tomas town in Davao del Norte 7:00
PM Saturday...more
24 May 2010 -Commando Troopers Scores Anew
Combined elements of 19IB and 8MIB encounters an undetermined numbers of
CPP-NPA at Brgy Tinaguban, Carigara, Leyte. ...more
24 May 2010 -19IB feats over NPA rebels killing one and
recovering firearm
Camp Lukban, Catbalogan City, Samar - The Army's 19th Infantry Battalion
prevailed over the attempted aggression of the terrorist New People's Army (NPA)
while they are conducting a routine security patrol in the outskirts of Brgy.
Tinaguban, Carigara, Leyte early morning yesterday, May 22...more
24 May 2010 - Fresh troops arrive in Davao region.
Camp Felix Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - Fresh troops from Luzon arrived
in Davao region 6:00 AM Sunday following atrocities committed by the New
People's Army in different parts of the region...more
24 May 2010 - ARESCOM CONCLUDES JOINT ROTC SUMMER CAMP TRAINING
Recognizing the importance of the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) in
the AFP as they prepare young men and women for military leadership, the Army
Reserve Command recently opened the Joint ROTC Summer Camp Training (JRSCT) in
Camp Riego de Dios Tanza, Cavite which concluded yesterday (May 23) with Army
Chief Lt Gen Reynaldo B Mapagu as the guest of honor and speaker...more
22 May 2010 - NPA terrorists once again put our people in deep
peril
Once again the people witnessed the spiteful insensitivity and utter
disregard to human lives by the New People's Army (NPA) terrorists in line with
their policy of bloodlust when they ambushed a group of soldiers and Cafgu near
a populated area in the village of Barakatan in Toril Distrct in Davao City at
high noon of May 21, 2010...more
22 May 2010 - UNIFIERS CONDUCTS MEDCAP IN TOBOSO
BRGY. BATO, SAGAY CITY, Negros Occidental - The 62nd Infantry (Unifier)
Battalion of the Army's 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division under the leadership
of Lt. Col. Alberto C. Desoyo INF (GSC) PA in closed coordination with the Local
Government Unit of Toboso, Negros Occidental under Mayor Evello M. Valencia, Jr.
launched a Medical and Dental Civic Action Program (MEDCAP) in Barangay General
Luna and Sitio Curva Hagnaya, Barangay Tabun-ac both of Toboso, Negros
Occidental on May 19 and 20, 2010...more
21 May 2010 - 29th IED in SouthMin recovered as troops discover
NPA camp
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - A total of 29 is the newest tally of
Improvised Explosives Devices (IED) recovered by government troops in Southern
Mindanao following the recovery of three more after the discovery of a New
People's Army (NPA) encampment in the Village of New Leyte in Maco town in
Compostela Valley province (ComVal) Friday...more
20 May 2010 - Abducted Militiamen Killed by NPA Rebels
CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, CamSur - Two CAFGU personnel who were abducted by
NPA terrorists yesterday were shot and killed in a remote village of Bula town,
a military official said...more
20 May 2010 - Construction Equipment Burned Down by NPA Rebels
CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, CamSur - Two heavy equipment used for the
construction of infrastructure projects in Camarines Sur was burned down by
suspected communist terrorists in Camarines Sur at around 10:40am today, a
military report said...more
20 May 2010 - 3ID completes two week-long Election Clean-Up
Drive
Division Public Affairs Office, Camp Peralta, Jamindan, Capiz - These past
two weeks, the 3rd Infantry Division and its subordinate units participated in a
Region-wide cleanliness drive dubbed OPLAN HOPE with the theme, "Kawal at
Pumuluyo, Ugyon Kita Para sa Katinluan"...more
19 May 2010 - 3 more bombs recovered by troops in NPA camp in
ComVal
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - Three more Improvised Explosives
Devices (IED) were recovered by government troops following a clash with New
People's Army (NPA) in an encampment in the village of Panangan in Maco town in
Compostela (ComVal) province 10:00 AM Tuesday...more
18 May 2010 - Region 6 holds 1st Army Rescue Olympics in Iloilo
Division Public Affairs Office, Camp Peralta, Jamindan, Capiz - The 1st
Philippine Army Rescue Olympics in Region 6 was officially opened last Tuesday
at the headquarters of the 6th Regional Community Defense Group, Army Reserve
Command in Camp Hernandez, Dingle, Iloilo...more
18 May 2010 - bombs, 3 firearms recovered as troops clash with
abductors
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - A total of five Improvised Explosives
Devices (IED) and three high powered firearms were recovered by government
troops in two separate incidents in Davao region involving the New People's Army
(NPA)...more
17 May 2010 - Oplan Linis Sweeps Lanao Sur Streets Clean
The Army's 103rd Infantry (HARIBON) Brigade, 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division
spearheaded a clean-up drive on 16 May 2010 within Marawi City up to the hi-ways
of Saguiaran and Pantar both of Lanao Sur. The activity was participated in by
the 64th and 65th Infantry Battalions, 12 Light Armor Company in partnership
with the Lanao Task Force Hope, invited media, and personnel from the provincial
garbage disposal team...more
16 May 2010 - 30,150cc of blood donated as Army, Davao City
Masons conduct bloodletting
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - A total of 30,150cc of blood was
collected in a half-day bloodletting conducted by the Army’s 10th Infantry
Division (10ID) in partnership with Lodge No. 208 of the Free and Accepted
Masons and in coordination with the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) from
8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Sunday at Camp Felix Apolinario, Panacan Davao City...more
16 May 2010 - 8ID launches "Operation Baklas-Poster" for HOPE
Camp Lukban, Catbalogan City, Samar - After the successful first ever
automated election in the country has concluded, the Army's 8th Infantry
Division immediately launched an operation to clean up the mess left out by the
election...more
12 May 2010 - 5ID Troops Deployed to Secure People in the
Conduct of Election
Camp Melchor F dela Cruz, Upi, Gamu, Isabela - The Star Troopers of the 5th
Infantry Division, Philippine Army under the sterling leadership of Maj. Gen.
Rommel A Gomez AFP, performed remarkably with the COMELEC and the PNP during the
conduct of the May 2010 elections within Regions I, II and CAR in their earnest
desire to attain an Honest, Orderly, Peaceful and Credible Elections...more
12 May 2010 - NPAs ABDUCT 4 SOLDIERS IN COMVAL
MACO, Compostela Valley Province - Four soldiers were abducted by
undetermined number of New People's Army terrorists while attending a birthday
celebration at 12 noon on May 12...more
12 May 2010 - Reds abduct unarmed troops in child's b-day in ComVal
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - Communist New People's Army (NPA)
abducted four unarmed government troops while attending a child's birthday party
in the village of Sawangan in Mawab town in Compostela Valley (ComVal) province
12:00 Noon Wednesday...more
12 May 2010 - AFP INITIATES THREE-DAY POST ELECTIONS CLEAN-UP
DRIVE
Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City - In support to the global campaign against
climate change, the Armed Forces of the Philippines initiated today a three-day
post elections clean-up drive dubbed as Team Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
for Healthy, Orderly and Pollution Free Environment or HOPE in selected areas of
Metro Manila...more
12 May 2010 - ARMY CHIEF RECOGNIZES TROOPS
In recognition of the sacrifices and bravery exemplified by Army soldiers in
their continuing pursuit for peace and development and in ensuring a peaceful
conduct of the May 10 elections, Army chief Lt Gen Reynaldo B Mapagu commended
the troops in Mindanao during his visit at the 10th Infantry Division in Davao
City today...more
12 May 2010 - Army for Healthy, Orderly and Pollution free
Environment
The Army is an organization beaming with pride and tradition. As it thrives
on excellence performing its fundamental mandate to protect the people and
safeguard our democracy the Philippine Army embarks on a new mission which is
strengthening the Army's concern for the environment...more
11 May 2010 - OPERATION: "BAKLAS" Launched by SULTAN Troopers
BRGY. KALANDAGAN, Tacurong City - The SULTAN Troopers under Col. Mario A.
Mendoza, initiated a clean-up drive dubbed "OPERATION - BAKLAS" today at
Tacurong City to assist the city administration in cleaning election-related
posters, streamers and billboards...more
11 May 2010 - ARMY CONDEMNS NPA AMBUSH IN COMVAL PROVINCE
The Philippine Army condemns in strongest term the ambush perpetrated by New
People's Army rebels against military and civilian personnel resulting to the
killing of 6 persons and the wounding of 12 others in Compostela Valley Province
this morning...more
11 May 2010 - Army intensifies operations for a peaceful
election
Amid reports of election-related violence by armed groups, specifically four
grenade lobbying/explosion incidents in Maguindanao, and two separate
confiscations of vote-buying paraphernalia in Catanduanes and Albay yesterday,
the conduct of the national election on May 10, with the intensified efforts of
the military to maintain peace and stability in the country, "has been generally
peaceful"...more
11 May 2010 - Grenade Explosion Mars Casting of Votes in
Camarines Norte
CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, CamSur - Unidentified men lobbed a grenade at a
school building used as a polling center in Camarines Norte at around 1:45am
today, a military report said...more
10 May 2010 - NPA Rebels Continue Campaigning for Their
Political Bets in Albay
CAMP OLA, Legaspi City - The local terrorist group of the CPP-NPA-NDF were
caught by security forces while campaigning for their political bets in the
hinterlands of Albay, a military official said...more
10 May 2010 - Mayoralty Candidate Abducted in Oriental Mindoro
Camp Nakar, Lucena City - A mayoralty candidate of San Teodoro, Oriental
Mindoro was abducted by 4 unidentified armed persons at 8:30 in the evening
yesterday, May 9, 2010...more
10 May 2010 - Election in SouthMin, Peaceful!
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - The first automated election held in
the country turned-out generally peaceful particularly in Southern Mindanao that
recorded zero Election Related Violent Incident (ERVI) to the relief of most
people particularly election volunteers and security forces...more
09 May 2010 - Government Forces’ Election Accomplishments in
the Bicol Region
CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, CamSur - The Philippine Army, in coordination with
the Philippine National Police, have rendered their services dutifully leading
to the various notable accomplishments, a military report said...more
05 May 2010 - 6 Drowned, 8 Rescued, 2 Missing in freak wave
incident in Infanta, Quezon
Camp Nakar, Lucena City - At 7:30 a.m. today, May 5, 2010, in a freak wave
incident (sudden rise of waves at meter level) in Barangay Pinaglapatan, Infanta,
Quezon, causes 6 persons to drown, while 8 were rescued and 2 still missing.
They were carried away by waves while they are swimming in the coastal areas of
Infanta...more
05 May 2010 - Reds abduct town Mayor visiting sick child
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - A town Mayor in Surigao del Sur
Province and four of his companions were abducted by New People's Army (NPA)
6:00 AM Wednesday in the boundary of Lankilaan, Trento, Agusan del Sur and
Pasian, Monkayo, Compostela Valley (ComVal) Provinces...more
04 May 2010 - Government Forces Will Protect the Votes in Bicol
Region
CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, CamSur - The Philippine Army and PNP personnel in
the Bicol Region vowed to protect the votes during the joint AFP-PNP conference
held in the 9th ID headquarters yesterday, May 3, 2010...more
03 May 2010 - AFP-PNP hold INTERFAITH prayer, MASS for H.O.P.E
2010
As the day is nearing for the most awaited 2010 Automated Elections in the
country, the members Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National
Police held an Interfaith Prayer Vigil: Prayer for Honest, Orderly, Peaceful
Elections (HOPE) 2010 at the GHQ Grandstand, Camp General Emilio, Quezon City on
May 3 (Monday) and a concelebrated mass at the St. Therese Shrine in Villamor
Airbase in Pasay City in the afternoon to pray for the soldiers who will ensure
a safe environment for the voters...more
03 May 2010 - AFP/PNP BISHOP CALLS FOR ONENESS FOR H.O.P.E
In a message circulated in churches all throughout the military camps, the
AFP/PNP Bishop called on everyone to place the interest of the country before
self as he also sees the election as an opportunity to act together in healing
the nation...more
03 May 2010 - Military commander visits latest victims of IED
in Southern Mindanao
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - A top military commander in Southern
Mindanao visited soldiers hit by the latest Improvised Explosive Devise (IED)
blown by New People's Army (NPA) in South-Central Mindanao...more
03 May 2010 - Another Masbate Politician Surrenders His
Firearms
JOINT SPECIAL TASK FORCE MASBATE, Masbate City - Less than a week after the
ruling political clan spearheaded the surrender of firearms, another prominent
politician turned-over several firearms from his political supporters in Masbate
province today...more
02 May 2010 - 17th NPA IED recovered in Davao Region and
counting
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - Soldiers recovered the 17th Improvised
Explosive Devise (IED) so far planted by New People's Army (NPA) in Davao region
this time along the road in the village of Kauswagan in Lupon town in Davao
Oriental Province 1:30 PM Sunday...more
02 May 2010 - 17th NPA IED recovered in Davao Region and
counting
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - Soldiers recovered the 17th Improvised
Explosive Devise (IED) so far planted by New People's Army (NPA) in Davao region
this time along the road in the village of Kauswagan in Lupon town in Davao
Oriental Province 1:30 PM Sunday...more
01 May 2010 - Soldiers spearhead 3rd peace rally for HOPE in
ComVal
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - Soldiers in Compostela Valley (ComVal)
Province spearheaded and finished the third in a series of peace rallies for
Honest Orderly and Peaceful Elections (HOPE) held at the municipal Gym in
Poblacion in Maco town 8:00 AM Saturday...more
01 May 2010 - AFP, PNP, Church, children pay tribute to workers
in Davao
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP),
Philippine National Police (PNP) together with Barangay officials, religious
groups and children paid tribute to workers in Davao in celebration of Labor
Day...more
29 Apr 2010 - Soldiers in Davao cast their votes
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - Soldiers in Davao region began casting
their votes as part of the Commission on Elections' (COMELEC) Local Absentee
Voting (LAV) inside this camp 3:00 PM Wednesday...more
29 Apr 2010 - 103rd Brigade Conducts Local Absentee Voting
Marawi City. The soldiers of the 103rd Infantry (HARIBON) Brigade, 1st
Infantry Division, Phil Army cast their votes today, April 28, in Lanao del Sur
in connection with the May 10, 2010 national and local elections. Under COMELEC
Resolution Nr 8754, government employees like soldiers who could not vote on the
scheduled election day by virtue of their work are allowed to vote earlier upon
approval of their application for Local Absentee Voting...more
28 Apr 2010 - Terrorists murder another unarmed Cafgu in Comval
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - An unarmed Citizen Armed Forces
Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member was murdered by New People's Army (NPA)
terrorists in Sitio (sub-village) Katarangan in the village of Tagugpo in
Pantukan town in Compostela Valley (ComVal) Province 3:00 PM Monday...more
28 Apr 2010 - 24 HFAs from PAGs surrendered in Masbate
Camp Nakar, Lucena City - 24 HFAs from Private Armed Group were surrendered
today April 27, 2010 to Joint Special Task Force Masbate. The surrender were
initiated by Hon Elisa Kho, Governor of Masbate in response to the
peace-building effort of the AFP and PNP. Special Task Force Masbate (STF) is
composed of elements of PNP in Masbate under PSSUPT VICTOR P DEONA CEOVI and
from AFP is represented by COL ALVIN TIAMWATT...more
28 Apr 2010 - Bicol Soldiers Elect Their Leaders Through the
Local Absentee Voting
CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, Camarines Sur - At least 2,000 soldiers who are
assigned in the 9th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army elect their
preferred national candidates through the local absentee voting which starts
today in various designated camps around Bicol Region, a military officer said...more
27 Apr 2010 - 24 High-powered Firearms Surrendered by Masbate
Politician
CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, Camarines Sur - Twenty-four assorted firearms which
were used during the past elections were surrendered by the Masbate governor
during a turn-over ceremony held in STF Masbate headquarters at about 1:30pm
today, a military officer said...more
27 Apr 2010 - ARMY WELCOMES NEW COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR
FORT BONIFACIO , Metro Manila - Army chief Lt Gen Reynaldo B Mapagu presided
the turn-over ceremony of the Office of the Army Sergeant Major at the
Philippine Army headquarters today...more
26 Apr 2010 - Reds blast IED in ComVal, troops discover NPA
camp
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - New People' Army (NPA) terrorists
exploded three Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) along a trail in Sitio Matunog
(sub-village) in Mangayon village in Monkayo town in Compostela (ComVal) Sunday
night...more
26 Apr 2010 - 1 NPA killed as troops clash anew with Reds on
Campaign sortie in ComVal
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - Another New People's Army (NPA) member
was killed this time in the village of Casoon in Monkayo town in Compostela (ComVal)
province in a series of clashes in southern Mindanao between government troops
and armed communists actively campaigning for some candidates and partylist
groups...more
25 Apr 2010 - 1 Cafgu killed as troops clash with Reds on
extortion and campaign mission
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - A Citizen Armed Forces Geographical
Unit (CAFGU) member was killed in a 20-minute gunbattle with communist New
People's Army (NPA) who are reportedly on extortion mission and who are actively
campaigning in the village of Cocornon in Sta Cruz town in Davao del Sur 6:30 AM
Sunday...more
23 Apr 2010 - What's wrong with preparations for AFP upgrade? -
Gonzales
IS the Arroyo government into "11th hour" preparations for acquisitions under
the Armed Forces modernization program?...more
22 Apr 2010 - Army conducts symposium for Battalion Commanders
FORT Andres Bonifacio, Metro Manila - The Philippine Army started conducting
yesterday a two-day Battalion Commanders' Symposium 2010 with the theme:
"Shaping minds, widening perspectives, and winning hearts" at the Philippine
Army Officer's Clubhouse...more
22 Apr 2010 - 3 suspected drug users arrested in Cotabato
Three suspected drug users were arrested during a joint raid operation
conducted by the members of the "Charlie" Company, 40th Infantry Battalion of
the Philippine Army and the Philippine National Police-Midsayap Chapter (PNP) in
Brgy. Nabalawag, Midsayap, Cotabato City , on April 21, at around 7:00 in the
morning...more
22 Apr 2010 - Philippine Army commemorates 59th Anniversary of
Battle of Yuldong
FORT Bonifacio , Metro Manila - The Philippine Army will commemorate the 59th
Anniversary of the Battle of Yuldong on Friday, April 23, at the Korean Memorial
Pylon in Libingan ng mga Bayani...more
21 Apr 2010 - ARMY CELEBRATES EARTH DAY
As an expression of its commitment to protect the environment and help
address climate change, the Philippine Army will take part in the 40th year
celebration of Earth Day tomorrow, April 22...more
19 Apr 2010 - Masbate Shooting Left 1 Political Supporter Dead
CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, Camarines Sur - A shooting incident in Placer,
Masbate involving political supporters of opposing mayoralty candidates left one
man dead, a military officer said...more
19 Apr 2010 - NPA's PTC-PTW scheme in Western Visayas valued at
P144M
Division Public Affairs Office, Camp Peralta, Jamindan, Capiz - A recent
report submitted by analysts to the Philippine Army's 3rd Infantry (Spearhead)
Division revealed that the CPP-NPA's Permit-to-Campaign/Permit-to-Win (PTC/PTW)
extortion scheme in Western Visayas is projected to value approximately One
Hundred and Forty-four Million given that all candidates running for local
office allowed themselves to be coerced and threatened by the NPA into paying
the extortion demands...more
16 Apr 2010 - Philippine Army hosts TV mass episode
The Philippine Army will sponsor a TV mass episode at St. Michael Chapel,
Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila, which will be attended by the Army officers and
enlisted personnel and their families. It will be aired at IBC Channel 13 on
April 18 at 9 o'clock in the morning...more
16 Apr 2010 - 104th Infantry (SULTAN) Brigade Conducts "Bike
for Peace"
The 104th Infantry (SULTAN) Brigade, under the leadership of Col Mario A.
Mendoza, successfully conducted the "Bike for Peace" last April 10, 2010
(Saturday) together with civilian friends to highlight the improving peace and
order situation in Maguindanao and for the conduct of honest, orderly and
peaceful elections (HOPE)...more
16 Apr 2010 - 3 soldiers die in clash as Reds threaten to
meddle in May polls
Camp Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City - Three soldiers died in an early
morning clash with New People's Army (NPA) who were reported to be planning to
meddle in the coming elections in the village of Lumiad in Paquibato District in
Davao City 7:00 AM Sunday...more
15 Apr 2010 - 8ID sends off new breed of soldiers
Camp Lukban, Catbalogan City, Samar - One hundred four strong and determined
newly appointed "Privates" were sent-off by the Army's 8th Infantry Division,
Tuesday afternoon after satisfactorily completed the designed four months of
rigid pre-entry military training...more
14 Apr 2010 - ARMY ACTIVATES NEW BATTALION
FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila - In an effort to further strengthen its
Internal Security Operations (ISO) campaign and the Army's Advocacy for Credible
Elections, the Philippine Army activated the 85th Infantry Battalion to be
deployed in the province of Masbate in Bicol Region...more
12 Apr 2010 - 5 MILF members surrender in Lanao Del Norte
The Philippine Army's constant efforts to encourage the insurgents to return
to the folds of law paved the way for the five Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)
members to voluntarily surrender in two separate incidents in Lanao Del Norte...more
12 Apr 2010 - Army commends soldier-athletes
FORT BONIFACIO , Metro Manila - The Philippine Army recognized the members of
the Philippine Army Dragon Boat Team and the Marathon Team during the flag
raising ceremony at the headquarters this morning...more
08 Apr 2010 - 38 of 43 suspected NPA transferred to Camp Crame
The motion filed by 2nd Infantry Division Commander Major General Jorge
Segovia for the transfer of the 38 of the 43 suspected NPA rebels, previously
arrested in Morong, Rizal on February 6, to Camp Crame has been approved by the
Acting Presiding Judge Cerrado Cesar of Morong Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch
78 effective April 7, 2010...more
08 Apr 2010 - 2 NPA terrorists return to the folds of law
Two New People's Army terrorists identified as Junifer Cordova Avila from
Sitio Tugpahan, Brgy. Imelda, Laak and Reizel Basllisco, a resident of Brgy.
Kauswagan, Loreto, Compostela Valley peacefully surrendered to the authorities
on April 5...more
07 Apr 2010 - NPA leader arrested in Bacolod City
The Philippine Army's intensified operations against the New People's Army
rebels resulted to the capture of a communist terrorist leader in Bacolod City
on April 5...more
05 Apr 2010 - ARMY CHIEF REMINDS YOUNG LIEUTENANTS ON THE
ADVOCACY FOR CREDIBLE ELECTIONS & FULFILLING ISO DEADLINES
FORT Andres Bonifacio, Metro Manila - Army Chief Lt. Gen. Reynaldo B. Mapagu
reminded newly commissioned officers on the advocacy for credible elections and
fulfilling the Internal Security Operations (ISO) as he formally bestowed their
shoulder boards with a rank of second lieutenants at the Ricarte Hall,
Philippine Army Officers' Clubhouse today...more
05 Apr 2010 - Army observes week-long Veteran's celebration and
Araw ng Kagitingan
The Philippine Army's intensified operations against the New People's Army
rebels resulted to the capture of a communist terrorist leader in Bacolod City
on April 5...more
30 Mar 2010 - 2 Soldiers shot dead by suspected NPA members in
Quezon
Suspected New People's Army communist members shot dead 2 soldiers while on
their way to Burdeos, Quezon yesterday...more
30 Mar 2010 - Army reveals findings on 'ORMIN ambush'
investigation
FORT Andres Bonifacio, Metro Manila - The Philippine Army Board of Inquiry is
revealing today the findings from its investigation on the ambush of the members
of the 23rd Division Reconnaissance Company of the 2nd Infantry Division by more
or less 50 New People's Army terrorists at Sitio Mahilig, Barangay Panaytayan,
Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro (ORMIN) on March 6, 2010, which left 11 soldiers
killed, eight wounded, and the lost of 19 high-powered firearms...more
30 Mar 2010 - 2 NPA camps found in Samar
The continuing efforts of the Philippine Army to soften the enemy forces and
eventually eradicate their group carry on as troops discovered two New People's
Army camps in Northern Samar and one NPA terrorist peacefully surrendered in
Aklan...more
26 Mar 2010 - Army joins Earth Hour
The Philippine Army is one with the whole world in the campaign for
environmental t preservation as it participates in Earth Hour 2010 on March
27...more
26 Mar 2010 - Army troops discover NPA's arms cache
With an aim to start their lives anew and totally abandon the underground
movement, three New People's Army terrorists returned to the folds of law in
three separate incidents in the provinces of Kalinga, Catanduanes, and Davao del
Norte...more
25 Mar 2010 - 3 NPA terrorists return to the folds of law
With an aim to start their lives anew and totally abandon the underground
movement, three New People's Army terrorists returned to the folds of law in
three separate incidents in the provinces of Kalinga, Catanduanes, and Davao del
Norte...more
24 Mar 2010 - "NPAs in Agusan burn construction equipment for
Irrigation Projects"
Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila- In another case
of arson perpetrated by the communist group New People's Army (NPA) in Agusan
del Sur to extort money from uncooperative construction companies in the area,
an estimated Php 3.5M worth of construction equipment used in an irrigation
project undertaken by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) was reduced
to ashes...more
24 Mar 2010 - NPA terrorist surrenders in CamSur clash
The Philippine Army's intensified operations and innovative approaches
against the insurgents in the countryside continue to bear results as a member
of the New People's Army surrendered in Camarines Sur after an encounter with
the Army troops yesterday, March 23...more
19 Mar 2010 - Army chief awards Wounded Personnel Medal to
soldiers
Army chief Lt Gen Reynaldo B Mapagu takes time out of his busy schedule to
visit wounded soldiers hospitalized at the Fort Bonifacio General Hospital and
the AFP Medical Center in Quezon City today...more
18 Mar 2010 - Philippine Army: Responsive and Relevant at 113
FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila - In its effort to further strengthen and equip
the Philippine Army organization to be able to be more responsive to deliver
lasting peace and stability in the country, the Command conducted the 7th
Philippine Army Senior Leaders Conference (PASLC) which starts today and will
end on March 20...more
08 Mar 2010 - Army salutes fallen comrades
FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila - The Philippine Army led by its commanding
general Lt Gen Delfin N Bangit rendered a salute and final honors to the 11
members of the 23rd Division Reconnaissance Company, who died in an encounter
with the New People's Army rebels in Oriental Mindoro, this morning at the
Philippine Army grandstand...more
03 Mar 2010 - Tatlo sa Morong 43, itinanggi ang akusasyong
pagpapahirap sa kanila
Kahapon, ika-2 ng Marso, nagpasa ng isang salaysay sa piskal sa Tany, Rizal
ang tatlo sa 43 miyembro ng New People's Army (NPA) na inaresto noong ika-6 ng
Pebrero sa Morong, Rizal. Sa nasabing salaysay, inamin ng tatlo na sila nga ay
miyembro ng NPA at hindi sila inabuso ng kanilang mga bantay sa Camp Capinpin sa
Tanay...more
03 Mar 2010 - Three of Morong 43 refute human rights violation
Yesterday, March 2, three of the 43 arrested New People's Army (NPA) rebels
who were captured in Morong, Rizal last February 6, 2010 submitted to the fiscal
in Tanay, Rizal an affidavit stating that they were actually members of the
rebel group and that they were not tortured by their custodians in Camp Capinpin
in Tanay Rizal...more
24 Feb 2010 - Army Chief envisions an Army Strong in Faith
FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila - Army chief Lt Gen Delfin N Bangit wants a
Philippine Army that is not only strong in war fighting but also strong in
faith. This, he expressed as he spoke before the participants of the
Purpose-Driven Life Seminar during its Closing Ceremony at the Philippine Army
headquarters yesterday...more
23 Feb 2010 - Hundreds flock covenant signing in Lanao
MARAWI CITY, LANAO DEL SUR Hundreds of people showed their desire to exercise
their right of suffrage as they joined in the call and advocacy for an honest,
orderly, and peaceful election in the province of Lanao...more
22 Feb 2010 - Army Signs Covenant for HOPE in Lanao
MARAWI CITY, LANAO DEL SUR - In its effort to create an atmosphere free from
any form of fear or apprehension during the conduct of the 2010 elections, the
Joint Security Control Center (JSCC), together with other stakeholders in the
province of Lanao, will conduct a signing ceremony for a Covenant for HOPE
(Honest, Orderly, and Peaceful Election) and a Covenant of Peace, tomorrow,
February 23 at the Mindanao State University, Marawi City campus...more
22 Feb 2010 - Army Participates in 24th EDSA People Power
Anniversary
FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila - The Armed Forces of the Philippines played a
very crucial role in the fight for freedom and democracy during the People Power
Revolution 24 years ago. The nationalism that the soldiers exemplified continues
to be a source of inspiration to the soldiers of today in protecting the very
freedom and independence that they, together with the whole Filipino nation,
have fought for...more
17 Feb 2010 - NPA rebel killed in Surigao encounter
A New People's Army rebel was killed in an encounter with the Philippine Army
troops in Surigao del Sur this morning...more
17 Feb 2010 - Army Leaves Decision To Court
The Philippine Army appeals to concerned groups to refrain from throwing
accusations against the organization regarding the arrest of the 43 New People's
Army members in Morong, Rizal...more
16 Feb 2010 - Arrest of 43 thwarts violence in March
The New People's Army suffered a big blow with the arrest of 43 of its
members by the combined elements of the Philippine Army and the PNP in Morong,
Rizal last February 6 and thwarted their plans to carry out attacks during the
NPA anniversary on March 29. The arrest also prevented the NPA's attempt to
disrupt the on-going election campaign and the coming elections in May...more
13 Feb 2010- Army Spearheads AFP-PNP Protect the Votes
Bike-A-Thon
In support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines' over-all effort in
promoting an honest, orderly, and peaceful election, the Philippine Army
spearheaded the 2nd leg of the "AFP-PNP Protect the Votes Bike-A-Thon" and
Advocacy for Credible Election participated in by the Philippine Air Force,
Philippine Navy, Phil Marines and other civilian bike enthusiasts that included
the bikers from Legal Network for Truthful Election also known as LENTE...more
12 Feb 2010 - High-powered firearms recovered in Samar
encounter
An undetermined number of New People's Army rebels were wounded and various
high-powered firearms recovered in an encounter with government troops in
Eastern Samar this morning...more
12 Feb 2010 - War materiel recovered, NPA rebel killed in
Agusan encounter
Just this morning, around 5:30 am, troops from the 6th Scout Ranger Company
(6SRC) encountered a large group of New People's Army (NPA), which resulted in
the recovery of various war materiel and a fatality on the enemy's side...more
04 Feb 2010 - Army salutes Sgt Bermudez
The Philippine Army renders its final salute to Sgt Eustacio Bermudez as his
remains were brought to the Philippine Army headquarters this morning...more
01 Feb 2010 - Army's 4 ACEs Pick Up Pace
The Philippine Army's four ACEs for its thrust this year - the Army-s Concern
for the Environment, Army's Concern for Engineering, Army's Combat Excellence,
and Advocacy for Credible Elections - has gained significant headway in its
first month of implementation...more
01 Feb 2010 - 3 NPAs killed in COMVAL encounter
Three New People's Army rebels were killed while a notorious rebel leader was
wounded and captured in an encounter with the Philippine Army troops in
Compostela Valley over the weekend...more
26 Jan 2010 - US Army Chief in the Pacific Visits Fort
Bonifacio
FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila - The United States Army Pacific (USARPAC)
Commanding General Lt. Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon visited the Philippine Army
Headquarters upon the invitation of Army Chief Lt Gen Delfin N Bangit today...more
25 Jan 2010 - Philippine Army acquires Upgraded Armored
Personnel Carriers
As part of the AFP Modernization Program, the Philippine Army acquires six
Upgraded Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) which were formally turned over and
subsequently commissioned to it in a ceremony at the General Headquarters, Camp
Aguinaldo, Quezon City today...more
20 Jan 2010 - 13 year-old boy found dead on Mindoro Oriental
flashflood
Just this morning, a cadaver of a 13-year-old boy who fell victim to the
flashflood in Naujan, Mindoro Oriental was found after almost three days of
retrieval operations conducted by the Philippine Army...more
18 Jan 2010 - NPA Rebel Killed in Tarlac Clash
A New People's Army rebel was killed in an encounter with the Philippine Army
troops in Tarlac about two days ago...more
18 Jan 2010 - Six NPA rebels surrender in Bukidnon
The Philippine Army's intensified operations against and innovative
approaches against the insurgents in the countryside continue to bear results as
six more NPA rebels surrendered in Bukidnon...more
15 Jan 2010 - 15 NPAs in Bulacan Down to 23
With the death of the top New People's Army leader in Bulacan, Ricardo Mujer
@ Macmac/Veltor, along with six other rebels, in an encounter with the
Philippine Army troops yesterday, the local terrorist group operating in said
province had suffered a major setback with only 23 members remaining...more
14 Jan 2010 - Army Honors Retiring Personnel
The Philippine Army, led by Army chief Lt Gen Delfin N Bangit, bids farewell
to two of its senior military officers - BGEN Allan C Bontuyan and BGEN Ernesto
P Cutiyog - after years of committed and dedicated service to the military, in a
Testimonial Review held at the Headquarters Philippine Army in Fort Bonifacio,
Metro Manila today...more
14 Jan 2010 - Seven NPA Rebels Killed in Bulacan Encounter
Seven New People's Army rebels were killed in an encounter with the
Philippine Army troops in Bulacan early this morning...more
11 Jan 2010 - 2 NPA rebels killed in Sorsogon encounter
Early this morning, January 11, two New People's Army (NPA) rebels were
killed in an encounter in Brgy. Ginangra, Magallanes, Sorsogon...more
07 Jan 2010 - 2 Civilians Wounded in NPA Attack
Two civilians were wounded, including a nine-month old child, in an attack
perpetrated by the New People's Army rebels in Infanta, Quezon about two days
ago...more
06 Jan 2010 - Army Engineering Brigade and TRADOC welcome new
Commanders
Tasked with the crucial job of providing peace and order in the country and
of helping deliver progress and development, the Philippine Army initiates
movements in leaders and positions to ensure a more capable and responsive
organization...more
05 Jan 2010 - Army Chief Ensures a More Responsive and Capable
Army
FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila - Army chief Lt Gen Delfin N Bangit conferred
with the General Staff Officers and key officers of the Philippine Army
yesterday, January 4, with the intention to analyze the current situation of the
Army organization and discuss programs and measures for a more responsive,
professional, and capable Army...more
04 Jan 2010 - Army transformation bears result for 2009
The year 2009 has not been an easy year for the Philippine Army. Along with
all the Filipinos, the entire Army faced every endeavor the past year has given
the country. However, as the one whom the countrymen depend on, the Army
soldiers handled the challenges with all their might...more
04 Jan 2010 - 566 NPA rebels surrendered in 2009
During the year 2009, despite the disaster response and relief operations
conducted during the onslaught of the calamities that struck the country, the
Philippine Army has delivered success in the anti-insurgency campaign all around
the country as numerous New People's Army (NPA) rebels voluntarily turned
themselves over to various Army field units...more
04 Jan 2010 - Army Organizes for the Win in 2009
In its efforts to continuously train, equip, and organize the Army
organization, the Philippine Army has activated numerous units in 2009 with the
end in view of delivering lasting peace and stability in the country...more
01 Jan 2010 - Army's 4 ACEs For 2010
The Philippine Army has four ACE's for its thrust this year. According to
Army Chief LTGEN Delfin N Bangit, these four ACE's are - Army's Concern for the
Environment, Army's Concern for Engineering, Army’s Combat Excellence and
Advocacy for Credible Elections...more
Press Release
Archive 2009
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