Tag: Philippine army
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91st Infantry Battalion Recovers Alleged Food Cache in Maria Aurora Security Operation
MARIA AURORA, Aurora — Government troops seized a suspected food cache believed intended for dismantled insurgent groups during a security operation in a remote village here, military officials reported. Personnel from the 91st Infantry (Sinagtala) Battalion of the Philippine Army, in coordination with the 21st Special Action Company of the 2nd Special Action Battalion, Philippine…
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Groundbreaking ng 69IB Administrative at Support Building
ZAMBALES– Matagumpay na isinagawa ang Groundbreaking Ceremony nitong Biyernes, Pebrero 20, para sa itatayong bagong kampo ng 69th Infantry (Cougar) Battalion, Philippine Army sa Barangay San Juan, Botolan, Zambales. Ang nasabing proyekto ay bunga ng matibay at nagkakaisang suporta ng Lokal na Pamahalaan ng lalawigan ng Zambales, pamahalaang lokal ng bayan ng Botolan, DPWH Region…
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Hinihinalang Chinese spy sinakote
Zambales — Inaresto ng pinagsanib na inter-agency team na pinangunahan ng Bureau of Immigration (BI) ang isang umano’y jet fighter pilot ng Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) sa kanyang inuupahang apartment sa Barangay Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan, Iba. Sa ipinatupad na Mission Order (MO) 2026-063 nitong Huwebes, Pebrero 12, pinamunuan ng mga ahente ng BI, kasama ang mga…
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Army Troops Recover Firearm Components, Supplies in Bulacan
DOÑA REMEDIOS TRINIDAD, Bulacan — Troops of the Philippine Army’s 70th Infantry Battalion (70IB), under the 7th Infantry Division, recovered firearm components and logistical supplies believed to have been used by dismantled communist terrorist groups during a security operation in Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan. The operation was conducted on January 30, 2026, in the vicinity…
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COUGAR Battalion pinangunahan ang isang Environmental Clean-up drive
Zambales —Nagsagawa ang mga tropa ng 69th Infantry (COUGAR) Battalion, Philippine Army ng Joint Clean-Up Drive sa Liozealand, Barangay Liozon, Palauig, Zambales, katuwang ang mga opisyal ng barangay, mga benepisyaryo ng 4Ps, Barangay Tanod, at mga miyembro ng lokal na komunidad umaga ng Sabado, Enero 24, 2026. Ang aktibidad ay pinangunahan ni Jose A. Castrence…
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7th Infantry Division Distributes Food Packs to GIDA Communities in Dingalan, Aurora
DINGALAN, Aurora — The 7th Infantry (Kaugnay) Division of the Philippine Army distributed 381 food packs to residents of Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) in Barangay Umiray, Dingalan, Aurora, as part of its continuing efforts to sustain peace and promote community development in formerly conflict-affected areas. The humanitarian activity was conducted on January 21,…
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Young Army Officer Leads Major Arms Cache Recovery, Underscoring the Value of ROTC and Reservist Training
CAMARINES NORTE — The successful recovery of a large cache of high-powered firearms, ammunition, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Camarines Norte in December 2025 has highlighted not only the effectiveness of intelligence-driven military operations, but also the enduring importance of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Program and the country’s reservist system in developing…
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91st Infantry Battalion Engages Youth on Peacebuilding and West Philippine Sea Awareness at UNLAD Kabataan Summit
NUEVA ECIJA — Reinforcing the role of the youth as vital partners in peace and nation-building, the 91st Infantry (Sinagtala) Battalion of the Philippine Army conducted a series of lectures on anti-insurgency and West Philippine Sea (WPS) awareness during the two-day UNLAD Kabataan Youth and Leadership Summit held on December 17–18, 2025, at Farm De…
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3rd RCDG Commander Visits 307th CDC, Commends Reservists for Dedicated Service
BALER, Aurora — Colonel Vicente Edgardo C. De Ocampo, Group Commander of the 3rd Regional Community Defense Group (RCDG), RESCOM, Philippine Army, visited the 307th Community Defense Center (CDC) on Saturday, December 6, 2025, to recognize the vital role of reservists in supporting community-based security and development efforts across Aurora Province. Col. De Ocampo was…
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Zambales partners with uniformed services for peace and progress
ZAMBALES — The Zambales provincial government has partnered with the Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to promote progress and development in the province through a sustained peace and security program. The partnership was embodied in a joint declaration signed here at Balin Sambali on…
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Government Forces Clash with Armed Group in Bulacan
BULACAN- Government troops under the Joint Task Group (JTG) 7-2 clashed with an undetermined number of armed individuals during a combat clearing operation in Sitio Inuman, Norzagaray, Bulacan, at around 9:25 a.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025. According to initial reports, a brief firefight ensued between the military forces and the armed group, forcing the…
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Philippine Army Captures Arms Cache in Rizal
RIZAL — The Joint Task Group (JTG) 7-2, under the leadership of Brigadier General Eugenio Julio C. Osias IV, Commander of the 703rd Infantry (Agila) Brigade, Philippine Army, successfully recovered an arms cache belonging to remnants of the dismantled Komiteng Rehiyon Gitnang Luzon (KRGL) and Komiteng Larangang Gerilya (KLG) Narciso in Sitio Macaingalan, Barangay Puray,…
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State Troopers Clash with Insurgents in Bulacan
BULACAN — Government forces from the Philippine Army’s 73rd Division Reconnaissance Company (73DRC) clashed with around 20 armed insurgents on Friday afternoon, October 17, 2025, in the mountainous area of Sitio Balagbag, Barangay San Lorenzo, Norzagaray, Bulacan. According to a military report, the firefight erupted around 2:40 PM while troops led by 2nd Lieutenant Michael…
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Teodoro Visits SOCOM, Backs Development Plans Amid Evolving Security Challenges
NUEVA ECIJA — Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. visited the Special Operations Command (SOCOM) of the Philippine Army on Monday, where he received a comprehensive briefing on the updated mission roles of its component units amid the country’s shifting security landscape. During the visit, Teodoro conveyed the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.…
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Amphibious Land Operation 2025
Philippine Army and Australian Army troops conduct a Combined Live Fire Exercise as a key part of the ongoing Exercise ALON (Amphibious Land Operation) 2025 at the Combat Readiness Training Area in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija on August 27, 2025. Over 3,600 troops from the Philippines, Australia, the United States and Canada are taking part…
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