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GENERAL INSPECTION. Troops under the 5th Infantry Battalion undergo a general inspection Monday (May 2, 2022) of all its mission equipment as part of the command's preparation for the May 9 national and local elections. This is to ensure the battalion can transition from security duties to direct action against lawless elements out to disrupt the elections. (5IB photo) ZAMBOANGA CITY - Troopers of the 5th Infantry Battalion (IB) on Monday underwent a general inspection of all mission-essential equipment as part of the unit's preparation for the May 9 national and local elections. The 5...

ASSURANCE TO SAFETY. Some 325 residents have returned to their homes in Sitios Cogon and Alangit in Barangays Natubo and San Nicolas of Jasaan town in Misamis Oriental on Sunday (March 20, 2022), following assurance of their safety by the military. The residents fled on March 18 after government troops clashed in the boundary village of Barangay Plaridel in Claveria town. (Photo courtesy of 58IB) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - Some 325 residents from two barangays in the Misamis Oriental town of Jasaan have returned to their homes after an encounter between government troops and communist rebels has ce...

Map of Malaybalay in Bukidnon (courtesy of Google map) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The Philippine Army's 8th Infantry Battalion (8IB) and Indigenous Peoples (IP) leaders have collaborated to resolve the long-standing feud among IP clans in Malaybalay City in Bukidnon province to protect and ensure the survival of their community. In a statement released on Friday afternoon, 8IB Commander, Lt. Col. Anthony Bacus, said resolving the feud between IP clans is a priority as conflicts among them could be exploited by the Communist Party of the Philippines - New People's Army - National Democratic ...

Map of Malaybalay in Bukidnon (courtesy of Google map) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The Philippine Army's 8th Infantry Battalion (8IB) and Indigenous Peoples (IP) leaders have collaborated to resolve the long-standing feud among IP clans in Malaybalay City in Bukidnon province to protect and ensure the survival of their community. In a statement released on Friday afternoon, 8IB Commander, Lt. Col. Anthony Bacus, said resolving the feud between IP clans is a priority as conflicts among them could be exploited by the Communist Party of the Philippines - New People's Army - National Democratic ...

RECOLLECTIONS. Isagani Pepito (right) shares his experiences with 1st Lt. Abigail F. Lorenzo of the 8th Infantry Battalion (8IB) about his time as a member of the New People's Army (NPA) in this undated photo. Pepito surrendered to the 8IB on Jan. 16, 2022, as he claimed to have been demoralized and saw no future with the rebel group. (Photo courtesy of 8IB) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - A former unit leader of the New People's Army (NPA) who started in the communist group as a young supply carrier said the group tricked him into believing a better life was in store for him if he joined the mo...