Eastern Mindanao Command, AFP

03/08/2026

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | The Eastern Mindanao Command participated in the opening of the month-long observance of International Humanitarian Law Month, bearing the theme, “Pinalakas na Ugnayan at Pagkakaisa sa Pagsulong ng IHL,” through a simultaneous flag-raising ceremony held at Naval Station Felix Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City, on August 3.

Lt. Col. Ramon M. Angelio II JAGS, Law on Armed Conflict Action Officer, led the troops in reaffirming their commitment to upholding the core principles of International Humanitarian Law and ensuring its consistent observance in all military operations.

Brig. Gen. Charlie L. Tiu Jr. PAF, Deputy Commander of EastMinCom, read the message of Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete PA, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

In his message, Gen. Nafarrete emphasized that the observance serves as a timely reminder for every member of the Armed Forces to deepen their understanding of IHL and uphold its principles in the conduct of military operations, reflecting the AFP’s commitment to professionalism, discipline, and respect for human dignity.

“This month allows us to reflect on, reaffirm, and renew our commitment to the principles that protect the most vulnerable among us. International Humanitarian Law is not an abstract legal code; it is a practical expression of our shared humanity. Its core principles—distinction, proportionality, necessity, and humane treatment—guide our actions in complex and often dangerous environments,” Gen. Nafarrete said.

He further underscored that adherence to IHL is not merely a legal obligation but a moral responsibility that defines the character of every soldier.

“I call on every member of the Armed Forces to carry these commitments into daily practice. Let us be leaders not only in security but in humanity, demonstrating through our actions that force, when necessary, is guided by law and conscience,” Gen. Nafarrete added.

The observance reaffirms EastMinCom’s steadfast commitment to promoting a culture of respect for IHL, strengthening ethical leadership within its ranks, and ensuring that all military operations are carried out in accordance with the rule of law and the AFP Core Values of Honor, Service, and Patriotism.

03/08/2026

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | Maj. Gen. Isagani O. Criste PA, Inspector General of the Philippine Army, was accorded military honors during his visit to the Headquarters, Eastern Mindanao Command, Naval Station Felix Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City, on August 3.

Representing EastMinCom Commander Lt. Gen. Adonis Ariel G. Orio PA, Brig. Gen. Charlie L. Tiu Jr. PAF, Deputy Commander of EastMinCom, warmly welcomed Maj. Gen. Criste, together with the Command’s officers, enlisted personnel, and Civilian Human Resource personnel.

As part of his official itinerary, Maj. Gen. Criste will conduct the Philippine Army Annual General Inspection at the 10th Infantry Division from August 3 to 7 at Camp General Manuel T. Yan Sr., Mawab, Davao de Oro. The inspection aims to evaluate the operational, personnel, and logistical readiness of Army line units, ensuring their efficiency and responsiveness to their mandate of serving the people and securing the land.

This year’s Annual General Inspection began in March at Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, with inspection teams deployed to major subordinate units and reserve commands.

The activity underscores the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ commitment to transformation excellence as a cornerstone of operational readiness, administrative efficiency, and troop welfare. It also reaffirms EastMinCom’s dedication to transparency, accountability, and responsive support to its units in safeguarding peace, security, and development across Eastern Mindanao.

03/08/2026

LOOK | The Eastern Mindanao Command proudly extends its warmest congratulations to Ms. Janice Alas CivHR; Mr. Dennis Torreon CivHR; and Mr. Rex Vincent Espero CivHR, for graduating with honors from the 10-week Civilian Human Resource Supervisory Course Level II Class 22-2026.

Their outstanding achievement is a testament to their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to professional excellence, as well as their continued pursuit of learning and self-improvement in the field of civilian human resource management.

EastMinCom commends their exemplary performance and takes pride in this well-deserved milestone, which reflects the Command’s commitment to developing competent, ethical, and highly capable civilian human resources.

The knowledge, leadership, and management skills they gained from the course will further contribute to enhancing organizational effectiveness and strengthening the Command’s delivery of responsive, efficient, and people-centered public service.

Congratulations! Your EastMinCom Family is proud of you!

31/07/2026

📢🎨 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 | 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭

As part of the 20th Founding Anniversary celebration of the Eastern Mindanao Command under the theme, “EMC@20: Honoring Two Decades of Service and Partnership, Safeguarding the Eastern Mindanao Frontier,” we proudly present the official entries to the EastMinCom Art Contest and Exhibit.

This activity provides EastMinCom military personnel and Civilian Human Resource personnel a meaningful opportunity to express their creativity, talent, and personal interpretation of service through original artworks.

How to Vote for the People’s Choice Award:

1️⃣ Visit the official Eastern Mindanao Command page (https://www.facebook.com/eastmincomafp), click Follow, and open the Art Contest 2026 Entries album.
2️⃣ View the entries and react with Like or Heart to your favorite artwork.
3️⃣ You may react to and share as many official entries as you like.
4️⃣ Voting will be open from 6:00 PM on 31 July 2026 until 6:00 PM on 21 August 2026.

Important Reminders:

• Only reactions on the official EastMinCom Facebook post will be counted.
• Auto-liking, bots, fake accounts, and any form of vote manipulation are strictly prohibited.
• Entries found to have used fake engagement or automated tools may be subject to review or disqualification.
• Please engage respectfully and support the participants in the spirit of fairness and appreciation.

Disclaimer:
• All entries are original artworks submitted by the participants for the EastMinCom 2026 Art Contest and Exhibit. Any images, symbols, uniforms, equipment, aircraft, vessels, or other defense-related elements shown in the artworks are purely artistic representations based on the participants’ interpretation of the anniversary theme. These do not promote violence, conflict, or any harmful activity.
• No person, animal, or property was harmed during the conduct of the activity or in the creation of the artworks. The entries are posted solely for appreciation, exhibition, and public voting for the People’s Choice Award.

Your reactions and shares will help determine the recipient of the People’s Choice Award. Show your support and celebrate the creativity of our EastMinCom personnel! 🏆
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31/07/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐂𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐲𝐞𝐬 ‘𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞’ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟓 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝟒 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐄𝐧𝐝

THE EASTERN Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) is on the verge of declaring its entire operational jurisdiction insurgency-free, with the final remaining five provinces, four cities, and 17 municipalities expected to achieve the status before the end of the year.

Read more:
https://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/eastmincom-eyes-insurgency-free-status-for-5-provinces-4-cities-set-for-before-year-end/

THE EASTERN Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) is on the verge of declaring its entire operational jurisdiction insurgency-free, with the final remaining five provinces, four cities, and 17 municipalities expected to achieve the status before the end of the year. During Wednesday’s Davao Peace and Secu...

31/07/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐓𝐢𝐮 𝐉𝐫. 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐂𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫

BRIGADIER General Charlie L. Tiu Jr. officially assumed his post as the new deputy commander of the Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) during a formal ceremony on Wednesday, July 29, at the EastMinCom Headquarters in Naval Station Felix Apolinario, Panacan.

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https://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/tiu-jr-assumes-post-as-new-eastmincom-deputy-commander/

BRIGADIER General Charlie L. Tiu Jr. officially assumed his post as the new deputy commander of the Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) during a formal ceremony on Wednesday, July 29, at the EastMinCom Headquarters in Naval Station Felix Apolinario, Panacan. The ceremony was presided over by EastM...

30/07/2026

IN PHOTOS | The Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Financial Management, J10, through the Office of the Assistant Chief of Unified Command Staff for Financial Management Office, U10, of the Eastern Mindanao Command, successfully conducted the Defense Resource Management System Advocacy Seminar 2026 at the NRCEN Consolidated Mess Hall, Naval Station Felix Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City, from July 29 to 30.

The two-day activity aimed to strengthen participants’ understanding of the DRMS through policy updates, guidelines, and best practices covering personnel administration, operations, financial management, logistics, procurement, and accounting.

It also highlighted the importance of strategic resource planning, efficient allocation, transparency, accountability, and sound stewardship of government resources in support of EastMinCom’s operational priorities and mission requirements.

The DRMS Joint Mobile Team, led by Col. Leo E. Catipay PA, was composed of subject matter experts from various AFP offices and units involved in planning, logistics, operations, inspection, finance, procurement, and accounting. Their presentations provided participants with valuable insights into current policies, systems, and procedures that support effective defense resource management across the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

The activity was attended by EastMinCom Deputy Officers, Chief Non-Commissioned Officers, Civilian Human Resource personnel, and selected personnel from the 306th Contracting Office, 15th Finance Service Unit, 9th Field Accounting Service Unit, and Camp Panacan Station Hospital Budget Office.

Through this initiative, EastMinCom reaffirmed its commitment to institutional excellence, strengthened organizational accountability, and prudent resource management in support of its mission to safeguard peace, security, and development in Eastern Mindanao.

30/07/2026

IN PHOTOS | Brig. Gen. Mario De Leon Jacinto PA, Chairperson of the Philippine Army Selection Board of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, was accorded arrival honors during his visit to the Headquarters, Eastern Mindanao Command, Naval Station Felix Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City, on July 29.

EastMinCom Commander Lt. Gen. Adonis Ariel G. Orio PA warmly received Brig. Gen. Jacinto, together with Col. Jorry L. Baclor PA, Chief of Unified Command Staff, and the Command’s Officers, Enlisted Personnel, and Civilian Human Resources.

The visit served as an important venue to strengthen coordination on the Philippine Army Selection Board’s evaluation and promotion process for Army officers assigned within Eastern Mindanao who are eligible for promotion to the rank of Major.

The engagement also reaffirmed EastMinCom’s commitment to developing competent, ethical, and mission-ready military leaders through merit-based personnel development, professional excellence, and integrity-driven leadership.

30/07/2026

LOOK | The Eastern Mindanao Command formally welcomed Brig. Gen. Charlie L. Tiu, Jr. PAF as its newly designated Deputy Commander during an Assumption of Office Ceremony held at EastMinCom Headquarters, Naval Station Felix Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City, on July 29.

The ceremony was presided over by EastMinCom Commander Lt. Gen. Adonis Ariel G. Orio PA, together with Col. Jorry L. Baclor PA, Chief of Unified Command Staff, and attended by the Command’s Officers, Enlisted Personnel, and Civilian Human Resources.

In his message, Brig. Gen. Tiu underscored leadership by example, integrity, accountability, and service, as he described his assignment to EastMinCom as a meaningful return to Mindanao.

Lt. Gen. Orio expressed full confidence in Brig. Gen. Tiu’s leadership and called on Team EastMinCom to continue working as one Unified Command—disciplined, excellent, united, and faithful to its mandate—as it sustains the gains, strengthens the Command, and keeps raising the standard in the service of peace, security, and development across Eastern Mindanao.

Welcome to your EastMinCom Family, Brig. Gen. Tiu!

29/07/2026

IN PHOTOS | Brig. Gen. Arlino L. Sendaydiego PA, Commander of the 801st Infantry Brigade, 8th Infantry Division, was accorded military honors during his exit visit to the Headquarters Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom), Naval Station Felix Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City, on July 28.

Lt. Gen. Adonis Ariel G. Orio PA, Commander of EastMinCom, welcomed Brig. Gen. Sendaydiego together with Col. Jorry L. Baclor PA, Chief of Unified Command Staff, and the Officers, Enlisted Personnel, and Civilian Human Resources of the Command.

The visit served as an opportunity to reaffirm the enduring bond forged through years of military service and shared leadership. Lt. Gen. Orio and Brig. Gen. Sendaydiego previously served together in the 8th Infantry Division, making the visit a meaningful occasion to reflect on their shared commitment to mission accomplishment, leadership, and service to the nation.

A proud member of the Philippine Military Academy Tanglaw Diwa Class of 1992, Brig. Gen. Sendaydiego is set to retire from the military service this November after decades of honorable and dedicated service. EastMinCom expresses its sincere gratitude for his steadfast leadership and invaluable contributions to advancing peace, security, and development, and wishes him continued success in the next chapter of his journey.