ZAMBOANGA CITY – Forty-one new recruits with special skills took oath Monday at the 1st Infantry Division (1ID), the Philippine Army’s premier command. This, as the 1ID has implemented a need-based recruitment scheme, giving priority for enlistment to candidates with special skills that are direly needed by the command. The 41 newly-enlisted privates composed of 25 males … [Read more...] about 1ID recruits soldiers with special skills
11ID fetes 2 wounded soldiers
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Philippine Army’s 11th Infantry Division (ID) has awarded medal to two soldiers for gallantry in action against the Abu Sayyaf bandits in the province of Sulu. Awarded with Wounded Personnel Medal (WPM) were Private First Class (PFC) Faith Noel Andayan and PFC Norman Espiritu of the Army’s 21st Infantry Battalion. Maj. Gen. William Gonzales, 11ID … [Read more...] about 11ID fetes 2 wounded soldiers
3 more marijuana plantations destroyed in Sulu
ZAMBOANGA CITY - Government operatives have raided and destroyed another three marijuana plantations in the province of Sulu, a top military official announced Friday. Col. Hernanie Songano, 4th Marine Brigade commander said the three marijuana plantations were discovered Wednesday in Sitio Kanbasih, Barangay Masjid Punjungan, Kalingalang Caluang, Sulu. Songano, … [Read more...] about 3 more marijuana plantations destroyed in Sulu
NPA political instructor, 8 others surrender in Sultan Kudarat
ISULAN , SULTAN KUDARAT- - - Nine communist New People’s Army (NPA), including a political instructor, have surrendered to government authorities in the province of Sultan Kudarat, military officials announced Tuesday. Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) said, they surrendered Monday in Barangay Kalawag II, Isulan, Sultan … [Read more...] about NPA political instructor, 8 others surrender in Sultan Kudarat
Zamboanga Sibugay town councilor killed, driver hurt
ZAMBOANGA CITY - A municipal councilor was killed while his driver in critical condition when the two motorcycle-riding suspects shot them at around 1:10 in the afternoon on April 5, 2021. Brig. Gen. Ronaldo Genaro Ylagan, Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9) director, identified the fatality as Councilor Alvarez Dammang, 45, of Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay. Dammang’s driver, … [Read more...] about Zamboanga Sibugay town councilor killed, driver hurt
