Tag: Philippine army
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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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Unity, Professionalism, and Partnership Highlight Culmination of SALAKNIB 2025
NUEVA ECIJA — In a strong display of joint force cooperation and alliance building, the Philippine Army officially concluded Exercise SALAKNIB 2025 on Monday through a flag-raising ceremony and culminating activities held at Fort Magsaysay, together with partner forces from the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC). The ceremony was led by Lieutenant General Roy M.…
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91st Infantry Battalion Reinforces Civil-Military Partnership Ahead of Severe Weather Threat in Aurora
AURORA — In a show of readiness and civil cooperation, the 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion of the Philippine Army has heightened its alert status to prepare for any potential disaster scenario as inclement weather threatens Aurora and surrounding areas. Under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Aries A. Quinto, the battalion has mobilized its Disaster Risk…
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Philippine, U.S. Forces Showcase Firepower in HIMARS Live-Fire Exercise During ‘Operation Spartan Strike’ in Nueva Ecija
NUEVA ECIJA — The Philippine Army’s Artillery Regiment and United States military forces demonstrated enhanced tactical coordination and firepower capabilities during a successful High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) live-fire exercise, held on June 30, 2025, in Laur, Nueva Ecija, as part of Balikatan Exercise 2025. Dubbed “Operation Lightning Strike,” the bilateral drill featured the…
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Troop Insertion Exercise
The Philippine Army and U.S. Army Pacific troops conducts an air assault drills as part of Salaknib Phase 2 at Camp Melchor Dela Cruz in Upi, Gamu, Isabela on June 17, 2025. Utilizing UH-60 Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters, the air assault exercise involved the insertion of troops via choppers into a designated zone, simulating…
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Philippine, U.S. Troops Intensify Readiness in Salaknib 2025 Phase II
NUEVA ECIJA-In a strong demonstration of bilateral military partnership, over 5,000 troops from the Philippine Army and the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) are currently engaged in Salaknib 2025 Phase II, a high-impact joint military exercise designed to sharpen combat readiness and interoperability amid evolving regional threats. During a press conference held Friday, June 13, 2025…
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91st Infantry Battalion Marks Independence Day by Merging Patriotism with Environmental Action
BALER, Aurora-Rather than celebrating Independence Day with the usual fanfare, the 91st Infantry (Sinagtala) Battalion of the Philippine Army chose to mark the 127th Araw ng Kalayaan with a message that resonates deeply with the times: the fusion of national sovereignty and environmental responsibility. In a bold and timely initiative, the battalion led a Joint…
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PH-US Armies showcase air assault and airport seizure
U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) and the Philippine Army conducted a complex Air Assault and Airport Seizure operation in Calayan, on May 24 as part of the ongoing Salaknib 2025 exercise. This critical maneuver was a central component of Maritime Key Terrain Security Operations, designed to enhance the combined forces’ ability to secure vital strategic locations.…
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