World · Philippines Bureau
94 newly trained soldiers join 10th Infantry Division in Mindanao
The Philippine Army has added 94 combat-ready privates to the 10th Infantry Division following intensive training in close-quarters combat and hostage rescue operations. The fresh recruits will strengthen territorial defense capabilities across Mindanao.
LSN Philippines ·
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Ninety-four newly trained Army privates have been formally integrated into the 10th Infantry Division to reinforce territorial defense operations throughout Mindanao, according to military officials.
The recruits, comprising 93 men and one woman, completed a demanding 30-day training regimen focused on close-quarters combat and hostage rescue tactics before officially joining the division ranks, according to Maj. Ruben Gadut.
The addition of the combat-ready personnel is expected to enhance the division's operational capacity in the strategically important Mindanao region. The intensive training program has equipped the new soldiers with specialized skills required for their deployment with one of the Armed Forces' key operational units.
The integration represents a continued commitment by the military to strengthen its personnel resources and combat readiness across the southern Philippines.