• Philippine Army troops continue pursuit operations in Jaro, Leyte after a clash killed three New People’s Army members. The military is working to identify the deceased and urged remaining rebels to surrender through government reintegration programs.
• Philippine Army troops killed three suspected communist rebels and seized two high-powered firearms in a clash in Jaro, Leyte on November 17. The military was responding to resident complaints of harassment by armed groups in the area.
• Brigadier General Pompeyo Jason Almagro assumed command of the 802nd Infantry Brigade on November 8, 2025. He emphasized a leadership philosophy of service and collaboration with civilian partners to achieve lasting peace in Eastern Visayas.
• Amid Typhoon Tino, Philippine soldiers clashed with communist rebels in Eastern Samar, killing one insurgent. The military continued pursuit operations and disaster response, urging remaining rebels to surrender for a peaceful reintegration.
• Despite Typhoon Tino’s onslaught, Philippine Army soldiers carried the body of a fallen rebel for days to ensure a proper burial. The act was meant to demonstrate compassion and encourage others to surrender.
• Tacloban’s Leyte Progressive High School sent 140 scouts through a two-day Army-led obstacle course, building teamwork, confidence and leadership as soldiers emphasized resilience, unity and youth development beyond physical challenges.
• Following the magnitude 7.6 earthquake off Davao Oriental, Eastern Visayas disaster agencies coordinated preparedness measures, including coastal evacuations for a tsunami alert, ensuring rapid response readiness.
• The Philippine Army’s 8th Civil Military Operations Battalion began its Annual Marksmanship Training on October 14 to enhance combat readiness, soldier discipline, and operational effectiveness.
8ID Tightens Security in Leyte Hinterlands After Deadly Clash 
8ID Neutralizes 3 CNTs, Seizes 2 Firearms in Jaro, Leyte 
Peerless Brigade Enters New Chapter, Prioritizes Community Partnership and Public Safety 
Two Storms in Samar: Soldiers Face Rebels and Typhoon Tino in a Night of Courage and Chaos 
Against the Storm: Soldiers Uphold Humanity Amid Typhoon in Eastern Samar 
Army-Led Obstacle Course Builds Youth Leadership, Teamwork Among 140 Tacloban Scouts 
DILG, Army, and RIACC Coordinate Quake Readiness in Eastern Visayas 
Army’s 8CMOBn Launches Training to Sharpen Mission Capabilities