Tag: Visayas Command
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Visayas Command Honored with AFP’s Seal of Excellence for Security Excellence
The Visayas Command (Viscom) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has been awarded the Seal of Excellence, a testament to its exceptional efforts in maintaining security across the central regions of the Philippines. The accolade was presented by AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. to Viscom’s commander, Lt. Gen. Fernando Reyeg,…
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Philippine Army Assists in Urgent Evacuation Near Mt. Kanlaon Amid Volcanic Threats
In response to heightened volcanic activity at Mt. Kanlaon, the Philippine Army’s Visayas Command (Viscom) has stepped up to aid local government units in executing a mandatory evacuation in three nearby locales. The urgency of the situation was underscored by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., who, in his capacity as the National Disaster Risk Reduction…
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Philippine Military on High Alert After Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
CEBU CITY – The eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on Monday has prompted the Visayas Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to elevate its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) teams to high alert status. The volcano, located on Negros Island, erupted at 3:03 p.m., sending a volcanic plume soaring 4,000 meters above its…
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Army Official Praises Peace Project for Facilitating Surrender of Two NPA Leaders
In Cebu City, an Army official commended the ‘Wish Upon A Star Project’ for its pivotal role in the surrender of two New People’s Army (NPA) leaders. Lt. Gen. Fernando Reyeg, head of the Visayas Command, highlighted the project’s success, which is run by the 802nd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army. The initiative focuses…
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Visayas Military Enhances Understanding of Anti-Terrorism Law Through Educational Caravan
In a significant move to align military operations with human rights standards, the Visayas Command (Viscom) hosted an educational caravan in Cebu City, led by the Anti-Terrorism Council’s Program Management Center (ATC-PMC). The event, held at Bondad Hall in Camp Lapulapu, saw Viscom commander Lt. Gen. Fernando Reyeg praising the ATC-PMC, under the leadership of…
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