Philippine Army.
ground warfare branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines defended national territory in the West Philippine Sea on May 26, 2026.Well supported7 reports5 developments inside
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Sustained collaboration between forces in Sulu led to a peace declaration.Some support2 reports
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Camarines Sur reports that its insurgency-free status has enabled business growth.Some support1 report
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A brigade participated in NSED operations in Sulu to enhance community resilience.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A brigade supports operational readiness in the Sulu region.Some support1 report
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An anti-logging task force was operationalized in Davao Oriental and Davao Region on August 1, 2026, involving the Philippine Army, BFAR, and PCG.Some support1 report1 development inside
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PNP coordinates with Philippine Army for raids.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Joint forces conducted a coordinated security operation in Cawayan, leading to the discovery of a cache.Some support1 report
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Philippine Army units held a send-off in Davao City for deployment to Davao de Oro.Some support1 report
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The Philippine Army reinforced security measures in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) ahead of elections.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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The Philippine Army, PNP, and local government are supporting a peace campaign in Indanan, a municipality within the province of Sulu.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Duterte's department utilized funds allocated by the Philippine Army.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The US Navy and Philippine Army are collaborating to improve the infrastructure of Lorenzo Daa Memorial School.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Philippine Army personnel conducted anti-smuggling operations and seaborne patrols in Palawan and Zamboanga del Sur.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Flooding near Bucao River threatens the supply of essential commodities, prompting military personnel to reinforce dikes.Some support1 report
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Philippine Army troops conducted combat patrols and supported peace efforts in Eastern Visayas and Northern Samar.Some support1 report
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The Philippine Army conducts live-fire exercises in Isabela.Some support1 report
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The Philippine Army is facing attacks from unknown gunmen, described as motorcycle-riding assailants.Some support1 report
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Donald Gumiran assumed command of the Philippine Army, succeeding Antonio Nafarrete, the former chief.Some support1 report
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Philippine Army and Coast Guard participated in RIMPAC drills held in Hawaii and Australia, joining Australian Army units.Some support2 reports
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The Philippine Army is conducting operations against NPA rebels in Mindoro.Well supported3 reports
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Philippine Army conducts peace and reintegration operations in Basilan, resulting in the surrender of members and firearms.Some support1 report
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The Philippine Army is conducting anti-terror operations in Maguindanao del Sur.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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The Philippine Army serves as the nation's defense force and its base of operations.Well supported3 reports
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Joint military exercises involving the Philippine Army demonstrate operational capabilities in the Indo-Pacific.Some support2 reports
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A soldier who was from Kalinga chose to serve in Abra.Some support1 report
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Drug busts were conducted in Iloilo City on July 1, 2026, involving the Philippine Army.Some support2 reports
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The Philippine military, including the Philippine Army and Armed Forces of the Philippines, initiated PLEDS Operations on May 28, 2026.Well supported10 reports7 developments inside
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The Philippine Army and Land Bank of the Philippines signed an agreement on July 17, 2026, regarding a government purchase card project.Some support1 report
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A charity run was hosted to support the welfare needs of women Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) at the Correctional Institution for Women.Some support1 report
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The Philippine Army is monitoring recruitment and surrender activities in Davao del Norte.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Around Philippine Army this week
News at the entities that move Philippine Army most-
Armed Forces of the Philippines StructuralThe Armed Forces of the Philippines conducts resupply missions in the West Philippine Sea.Moves Philippine Army
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Philippines StructuralMarcos met with Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan, while Teodoro's foreign policy remarks were compared to those of Jay Tarriela.Moves Philippine Army
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Philippine Air Force OperationalThe Philippine Air Force participated in a local fish stock enhancement activity in Pampanga.Moves Philippine Army
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Bangsamoro OperationalBangsamoro partners with AboitizPower on solar energy projects in Cotabato City, leveraging Chris Nelson's expertise.Moves Philippine Army
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Philippine National Police OperationalA task force involving military units and police is scrutinizing operations against local communist armed conflict.Moves Philippine Army
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Abu Sayyaf TransactionalAbu Sayyaf group raided Sipadan island, using it for operations, amid shared geopolitical concerns between Sulu and Sabah.Moves Philippine Army
Connections
The 38 strongest of 53, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Armed Forces of the Philippines Structural
The Philippine Army is a formal, core ground warfare branch and integral component of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
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Philippines Structural
The Philippine Army is a formal military institution that operates within and defends the sovereignty of the Philippines.
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Philippine Air Force Operational
Ground teams of the Philippine Army provide operational support for the missions of the Philippine Air Force.
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Philippine National Police Operational
The Philippine Army and Philippine National Police actively coordinate joint operations, including raids and orderly polls.
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Bangsamoro Operational
Philippine Army provides security reinforcement for Bangsamoro elections.
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Australian Army Operational
The two armies are actively engaged in a joint military exercise named Carabaroo 2026.
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Sara Duterte Structural
Sara Duterte's department utilized funds and protocols established by the Philippine Army.
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Department of Social Welfare and Development Operational
The two entities are currently engaged in a functional partnership to conduct relief efforts.
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Cotabato City Operational
The entities are currently cooperating on a joint investigation into thieves.
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Davao del Norte Operational
The relationship involves the monitoring of recruitment and surrender activities between the province and the military body.
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Davao de Oro Structural
Philippine Army units operate from bases located within the jurisdiction of Davao de Oro.
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Sulu Shared context
The Philippine Army operates and conducts development activities within the geographical context of the Sulu region.
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Army Operational
The two entities engaged in a joint training exercise within the country's operational area.
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Quirino Shared context
The Philippine Army operates within the geographical context of the province of Quirino.
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Davao City Shared context
Davao City serves as the operational location and backdrop for the activities of the Philippine Army.
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Coron Shared context
The Philippine Army conducts operations in the region of Palawan, which includes Coron.
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Indo-Pacific Operational
Joint exercises demonstrate operational capabilities between the Philippine Army and the Indo-Pacific region.
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Isabela Operational
The two entities are actively engaged in joint military operations, specifically conducting live-fire exercises in the area.
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Lanao del Sur Shared context
The Philippine Army maintains a deployed presence within the geographical area of Lanao del Sur.
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Maguindanao Shared context
The Philippine Army operates within Maguindanao to secure regional elections and maintain order.
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Palawan Shared context
The Philippine Army operates within the jurisdiction of Palawan, which serves as the operational theater for its activities.
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Mindoro Shared context
The Philippine Army is deployed and conducting operations within the geographical area of Mindoro.
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Davao del Sur Shared context
A geographical area serving as the operational context for the entity's security operations.
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Davao Oriental Operational
The Philippine Army actively participates in anti-logging task forces within Davao Oriental.
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Land Bank of the Philippines Transactional
The relationship is characterized by a signed agreement for a government purchase card project.
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Department of Education Mentioned together
The two entities are noted for sharing information concerning youth activities and student circumstances.
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Cawayan Shared context
A cache of the Philippine Army was found in the town of Cawayan.
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Eastern Visayas Operational
The Philippine Army actively supports peace efforts within the Eastern Visayas region.
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Queensland Shared context
The Philippine Army is deployed and operating within the geographical context of Queensland, Australia.
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Manila Shared context
Manila is identified as a location where personnel of the Philippine Army began their careers.
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Iloilo City Shared context
The Philippine Army conducts operations, such as drug busts, within the jurisdiction of Iloilo City.
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Camarines Sur Operational
The operational status of the Philippine Army influences the security environment, which in turn enables business growth in Camarines Sur.
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Bicol Region Shared context
The Bicol Region served as the location for the inaugural Kasangga military exercise involving the Philippine Army.
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Zamboanga del Sur Shared context
The Philippine Army conducts patrols within the Zamboanga del Sur region.
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Northern Samar Shared context
The Philippine Army operates within the geographical boundaries of Northern Samar.
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Abu Sayyaf Transactional
Abu Sayyaf members and firearms were surrendered to the Philippine Army unit.
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Kalinga Shared context
Kalinga is identified as the origin location of an individual who serves in the Philippine Army.
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Arakan Mentioned together
No evidence found linking the Philippine Army and Arakan in the provided timeline.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
6 events- Sustained collaboration between forces in Sulu led to a peace declaration.
- Camarines Sur reports that its insurgency-free status has enabled business growth.
- A brigade supports operational readiness in the Sulu region.
- Joint forces conducted a coordinated security operation in Cawayan, leading to the discovery of a cache.
- Philippine Army units held a send-off in Davao City for deployment to Davao de Oro.
- Duterte's department utilized funds allocated by the Philippine Army.
August 2026
10 events- An anti-logging task force was operationalized in Davao Oriental and Davao Region on August 1, 2026, involving the Philippine Army, BFAR, and PCG.
- The Philippine Army, PNP, and local government are supporting a peace campaign in Indanan, a municipality within the province of Sulu.
- The US Navy and Philippine Army are collaborating to improve the infrastructure of Lorenzo Daa Memorial School.
- Flooding near Bucao River threatens the supply of essential commodities, prompting military personnel to reinforce dikes.
- Philippine Army troops conducted combat patrols and supported peace efforts in Eastern Visayas and Northern Samar.
- The Philippine Army conducts live-fire exercises in Isabela.
- The Philippine Army is facing attacks from unknown gunmen, described as motorcycle-riding assailants.
- Donald Gumiran assumed command of the Philippine Army, succeeding Antonio Nafarrete, the former chief.
- Philippine Army and Coast Guard participated in RIMPAC drills held in Hawaii and Australia, joining Australian Army units.
- Philippine Army conducts peace and reintegration operations in Basilan, resulting in the surrender of members and firearms.
July 2026
10 events- The Philippine Army reinforced security measures in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) ahead of elections.
- Philippine Army personnel conducted anti-smuggling operations and seaborne patrols in Palawan and Zamboanga del Sur.
- The Philippine Army is conducting operations against NPA rebels in Mindoro.
- The Philippine Army is conducting anti-terror operations in Maguindanao del Sur.
- The Philippine Army serves as the nation's defense force and its base of operations.
- A soldier who was from Kalinga chose to serve in Abra.
- Drug busts were conducted in Iloilo City on July 1, 2026, involving the Philippine Army.
- The Philippine Army and Land Bank of the Philippines signed an agreement on July 17, 2026, regarding a government purchase card project.
- A charity run was hosted to support the welfare needs of women Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) at the Correctional Institution for Women.
- The Philippine Army is monitoring recruitment and surrender activities in Davao del Norte.
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June 2026
6 events- The Armed Forces of the Philippines defended national territory in the West Philippine Sea on May 26, 2026.
- A brigade participated in NSED operations in Sulu to enhance community resilience.
- PNP coordinates with Philippine Army for raids.
- Joint military exercises involving the Philippine Army demonstrate operational capabilities in the Indo-Pacific.
- The Philippine military, including the Philippine Army and Armed Forces of the Philippines, initiated PLEDS Operations on May 28, 2026.
- The Philippine Army conducts stability operations in Quirino province.