VISCOM dismisses rumors of resignations after Duterte’s arrest

Emmariel Ares 03/15/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Visayas Command (VISCOM) refuted rumors that there have been mass resignations among their personnel due to the arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. An official of VISCOM, in a statement, revealed…

Army light tanks, other modern weapons showcase live-fire capabilities

Priam Nepomuceno - Philippine News Agency 03/08/2025

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Army (PA) on Friday said its Sabrah light tanks, ATMOS self-propelled 155mm howitzers, and newly-procured mortar systems showcased their firepower during the live-fire drills at the Crow Valley Gunnery Range in Capas, Tarlac.…

PH Army, Navy deploy countermeasures against database breach attempt

Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 02/24/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Army (PA) confirmed on Monday that it detected an unauthorized attempt by a group to infiltrate its network. In a statement on Monday, PA spokesperson, Col. Louie Dema-ala revealed that the Army…

PH Army investigates claims of Quiboloy using troops as ‘angels of death’

Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 09/17/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Army will work closely with law enforcement agencies to investigate reports suggesting that some of its reservists are involved as part of alleged rapist Apollo Quiboloy’s so-called “angels of death.” Army Deputy…

Ex-Abu Sayyaf now a soldier after completing Army training

Leah Agonoy 10/01/2023

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — A former member of the terrorist group Abu Sayyaf who surrendered to the government is now a full-fledged member of the Philippine Army, said Major General Antonio Nafarrete, commander of the…

Soldier held, then shot dead by alleged NPA rebels in Occidental Mindoro — Army

John Eric Mendoza 04/28/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A soldier, who was on his way home, was held and blindfolded before he was fatally shot by alleged members of communist New People’s Army in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, the Philippine Army (PA)…

Army eyes program to stop soldiers from turning into mercenaries

Dexter Cabalza 03/07/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Army will be conducting programs to ensure that their “skilled” personnel would not be of use to criminal elements even after they bow out of military service. In a phone interview, Army…

Encounter in Negros Occ. town: 2 soldiers dead, 4 others wounded

Mae Fhel Gom-os 11/04/2021

MANDAUE CITY, CEBU, Philippines — Two soldiers were killed while four other soldiers were wounded during an armed encounter with at least 20 members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Sitio Tiyos, Barangay Quintin, Moises Padilla…

700 cops, military men to be deployed on Cebu City streets starting Monday

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 08/15/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Do not be surprised if you see uniformed cops and military men roaming Cebu City streets starting at midnight on Monday, August 16. Their task is to ensure compliance with health protocols while…

Army official: Number of NPAs in Negros decreasing

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 08/10/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The spokesperson of the Third Infantry Division (3ID) of the Philippine Army said that the number of New Peoples Army (NPA) rebels in Negros province has decreased since most of their leaders either…

NBI-7 files additional charges against man nabbed for gun smuggling

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 07/06/2021

Cebu City, Philippines—The man nabbed for alleged gun smuggling will be facing additional charges from the National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7). Aside from Illegal Possession of Firearms, Jhefferson Higoy, who was arrested in Lapu-Lapu…

Bohol under monitoring for possible insurgency activities

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/26/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Following the firefight between soldiers and suspected members of communist rebels in a town in Bohol, the Philippine Army will be closely monitoring the island province for any possible insurgency-related activities. The 3rd…

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