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.
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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.
SUV Attack, Deadly Shootings Mar Historic Bangsamoro Vote
Violence erupted during the Bangsamoro region’s inaugural parliamentary elections, leaving four dead and 19 injured amid vehicle attacks, shootings, and ballot tampering discoveries.
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.
COMELEC, AFP Clear BARMM Vote Sites in Sept. 13 Check
Security and election officials jointly cleared Bangsamoro Parliamentary Election venues at Camp Siongco on September 13, a day before the region’s historic first parliamentary vote.
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.
Young Sea Eagle from Basilan Finds New Home at Davao’s PEC
Rescued from Basilan, a juvenile White-bellied Sea Eagle named “Trajan” is now receiving professional rehabilitation care at the Philippine Eagle Center in Davao City.
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.
Senate Panel Greenlights PH-France Defense Accord — Sept. 10
Cleared at the committee level on September 10, the Philippines-France Status of Visiting Forces Agreement now heads to the Senate plenary for full ratification.
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.
Military, COMELEC Unite for Secure BARMM Polls on Sept. 14
Security agencies and election officials convened in Maguindanao del Sur to finalize coordinated protection measures ahead of the September 14 BARMM Parliamentary Elections.
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.
Teodoro Mobilizes Filipino Youth as Maritime Sovereignty Champions
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro urged young Filipinos to champion the nation’s maritime rights as the Bantay Dagat Youth Ambassadors – West Philippine Sea Edition Caravan was launched on August 28, 2026.
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.
