The Philippine Army (PA) or Hukbong Katihan ng Pilipinas is the principal and oldest branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) located at Fort Andres Bonifacio, Taguig City Metro Manila. With 11 divisions and special units scattered in the islands of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao; the PA is responsible for defending the country through land combat and operations.
For 122 years, the Philippine Army served as the protector of the Filipinos and a key player of nation building. Today, the Philippine Army continues to innovate its forces and victor against all battles and threats to serve the people and secure the land. The mission of the Philippine Army is to “organize, train, equip, deploy and sustain ground forces in the conduct of support to operations to “win the peace” in order to help the Filipino nation create an environment conducive for sustainable development and just and lasting peace”.
The Philippine Army announces that they are recruiting 400 Officers nationwide. If you are interested in applying, check the qualifications, requirements, and other information below.
Benefits and Privileges
- Philippine Army Officer Salary
- Officer Candidates start at P45,556
- 2nd Lieutenants start at P51,879
- Avail Housing Programs
- Free Health Services for Military Personnel and Family
- Avail Post Graduate Studies both Local and Abroad For Free
Source: Philippine Go
