43IB, 8ID, PA ESTABLISHES ANOTHER “CRUSADE” GROUP

Sogod, Southern Leyte – October 2, 2007, LTC MARIO G LACUROM INF (GSC) PA, the Battalion Commander of the 43rd Infantry Battalion, 8th Infantry Division, Philippine Army spearheaded the establishment of another Krusada Kontra NPA Chapter in the 5th District of Leyte.

Avenger Welcomes New Battalion Commander

Oras, Eastern Samar - The 14th Infantry (Avenger) Battalion, 8th Infantry Division,Philippine Army welcomes its new battalion commander during the Change of Command ceremony held at the Battalion Headquarters at Brgy Dao, Oras, Eastern Samar last October 30, 2007 with Maj.Gen. Armando L. Cunanan AFP, the Commanding General of 8th Infantry (Storm Troopers) Division, as the presiding officer and guest speaker.

Present during the program are Col. Alex N Albano Inf (GSC) PA, the Deputy Brigade Commander of 801st Infantry (Bantay at Gabay) Brigade, Maj Jaime L Adlaon (CAV) PA, from the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for G1, 8ID ant the mayor of DOlores Atty. Emiliana P. Vilacarillo, Lt. Col. Wilson M. Leyva Inf (GSC) PA relinquished its command to Lt. Col. Jose P Matias (Inf) PA as the new Commanding Officer of the Avenger with great hope of continuing the unit's thrust in the socio-economic development and security of its area of operation.


Taking over as the new commander is Lt. Col. Jose P. Matias is from San Nicolas, Gapan, Nueva Ejica, once served as the Commanding Officer of HHSBn, 9ID, PA at Camp Elias, Pili, Camarines Sur prior to his assignment here with the Avenger. He is a decorated officer and a born leader who was stationed in the different places in the Philippines with numerous awards and decorations under his belt. Taking up the challenge as the new Battalion Commander, Lt. Col. Matias is up to the challenge and ready to lead the one of the well known and celebrated battalion in the country.

COMMUNIST TERRORIST MEMBER SURRENDERED


Brgy Dao, Oras, ESamar – Another Communist Terrorist Member voluntary surrendered to the folds of the law last 16 November 2007 at the Battalion Headquarters of the 14th Infantry Battalion at Brgy Dao, Oras, ESamar. A certain Glecerio Abrugar @ BRANDO/LUCING/MALONG/MALO, 49 yrs old a resident of Brgy San Pedro, Quinapondan, ESamar, SQUAD LEADER, SQUAD 3, FRED ARANDIA PLATOON, SEF surrendered with...(read more)

Army Recruitment Now Going On!

Camp Lukban, Catbalogan City - The 8th Infantry (Storm Troopers) Division of the Philippine Army is now recruiting qualified male applicants to...(more)

8ID Winning the War Against Communist Terrorists



Camp Lukban, Catbalogan City - The 8th Infantry (Storm Troopers) Division of the Philippine Army is winning the war against the CPP-NPA-NDF terrorist group as....(more)

Army Entrance Examination Re-scheduled


Please be advised that the Army Entrance Examinations (AFPTB) originally scheduled from November 5-8, 2007 were re-scheduled on...(more)

Communist Terrorists Admits Execution Of Barangay Chairwoman in Basey, Samar

The National Democratic Front-Eastern Visayas Spokesperson, Ex-Fr. Santiago Salas alias Mando/ Grano admitted on 18 November 2007 that Elizabeth Gutierrez, a candidate for Barangay Chairman during the...(read more)

18 NPA Supporters Surrenders With Their Firearms in Leyte


Aguiting, Kananga, Leyte – The 19th Infantry (Commando) Battalion led by Commanding Officer, LTC HENRY M BUMILTAC INF (GSC) PA, scored anew in its intensified campaign against the CPP/NPA/NDF in Leyte.

At about 9:00 o’clock in the morning on 26 November, 2007, eighteen (18) Communist Terrorist supporters and sympathizers and active members of (read more...)

46 NPA SUPPORTERS W/ 30 LPFA’S IN 3RD DISTRICT OF LEYTE SURRENDERED TO 19IB


Aguiting, Kananga, Leyte –Following the successful arrest of Communist Terrorist Leader (CTL) NICHOLAS YBAƑEZ Y PAYOD alias BOTOY/JUNIOR, the Secretary of Education Department -Party Branch EXECOM, NLF, EVRPC and the current Team Leader of Biliran Island White Area Group (BIWAG) of the underground Eastern Visayas Regional Party Committee, Communist Party of the Philippines last September 30, 2007 at a communist terrorist safe house in Sitio (read more...)