Escalante: NPA Claims Attack, 1 CAFGU Dead, 2 Soldiers Hurt
The NPA’s Roselyn Jean Pelle Command claimed a September 29 attack in Escalante City that killed one CAFGU member and wounded two soldiers.
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Cebu City: New General Assumes Visayas Command Helm
Major General Moises L. Micor formally took command of the AFP Visayas Command (VISCOM) in Cebu City on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Escalante City: Wounded Soldiers Awarded for Bravery
Two soldiers wounded in an armed encounter in Escalante City were recognized for their gallantry and received financial aid.
Negros Oriental: Former Brigade Chief Wins PMA Top Honor
MGen Leonardo Peña, who led troops in Negros Oriental during the Degamo assassination, received the Outstanding PMA Alumnus Award on Sept. 19, 2026.
Military, Gov’t Agencies Hold Post-BARMM Election Security Review at Camp Siongco
Security forces and multiple government agencies gathered at Camp Siongco on September 16, 2026, to assess peace and security operations following the BARMM Parliamentary Elections.
Three AFP Soldiers Feted at 2026 Metrobank Outstanding Military Awards
Three Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel received top honors Monday at the 2026 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipino Award for Soldiers ceremony in Camp Aguinaldo.
AFP Closes 47th Reservist Week with Call for Sustained Readiness
Authorities marked the close of the 47th National Reservist Week at Camp Aguinaldo, with defense officials stressing that reservists are a core pillar of Philippine national security.
Caraga Clash Repels NPA Infiltration Bid, 4 Rebels Killed
Four NPA members were neutralized and three others surrendered after Army troops foiled a rebel attempt to reenter the Caraga Region on September 12, 2026.
Philippine Army’s 4ID Tests Quake Readiness at Camp Evangelista
Soldiers of the 4th Infantry Division carried out a full-scale earthquake response exercise at Camp Evangelista on September 10, 2026, testing both emergency protocols and disaster relief readiness.
Philippine Army Sends 1,700 Troops to Basilan for BARMM Vote
Around 1,700 Philippine Army soldiers have been mobilized across Basilan to secure the 2026 BARMM Parliamentary Elections, with three augmentation units formally integrated at a ceremony in Lamitan City.
NPA Officer Shot Dead in Leyte Clash After Extortion Tip
Soldiers from the 802nd Infantry Brigade killed a mid-level NPA commander in Baybay City, Leyte, after a civilian reported armed men extorting nearby communities.
Samar NPA Couple Leaves Insurgency, Blames Collapse of Mass Base
Citing dwindling community support and years of hardship in the mountains, a rebel couple from Eastern Visayas has surrendered to the Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry Division.
Military Pays Tribute to Filipino Heroes on National Holiday
Alongside Commander-in-Chief President Marcos Jr., the Armed Forces of the Philippines observed National Heroes’ Day with solemn rites at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City.
Philippine Army’s 10ID Sends Reinforcements for BARMM 2026 Polls
Troops from two 10th Infantry Division units were formally dispatched on August 30, 2026, to bolster military security for the upcoming BARMM Parliamentary Elections.
Philippine Army Uncovers Two Illegal Landmines in Northern Samar
Soldiers on combat patrol in Las Navas, Northern Samar recovered two anti-personnel mines linked to Communist Terrorist Group remnants on August 13, 2026.
SOC-AFP Turns 23: Chief of Staff Leads Anniversary Rites
General Antonio Nafarrete led the 23rd founding anniversary of the AFP Special Operations Command at Camp Aguinaldo, receiving the SOC beret in a traditional military induction ceremony.
Army’s Spearhead Division Gets New Two-Star General in Escanillas
Barely two weeks into leading the 3rd Infantry Division, Joey Escanillas has been elevated to Major General by AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Antonio Nafarrete at Fort Bonifacio.
Lt. Gen. Logico Takes Helm of PMA as Valencia Bows Out
Promoted to three-star rank on the spot, Lt. Gen. Michael Logico formally took over as the 86th PMA Superintendent on July 22, vowing to prepare cadets for future warfare.
