1st Infantry "Tabak" Division, Philippine Army

24/08/2026

PHILINDO STRIKE VI KICKS OFF AT TABAK: PHILIPPINE AND INDONESIAN ARMIES STRENGTHEN BONDS, SHARPEN CAPABILITIES

CAMP CESAR L. SANG‑AN, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur — The PHILINDO STRIKE VI, a joint military exercise between the Philippine Army and the Indonesian Army (Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Darat or TNI‑AD), officially commenced today, 24 August 2026, with the 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division proudly serving as the host unit.

Major General Yegor Rey P. Barroquillo Jr., Commander of the 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division, formally welcomed the Indonesian delegation led by Lieutenant Colonel Kunto Adi Setiawan.

The majority of the Indonesian contingent hails from the 17th Airborne Brigade (Brigif 17/Sakti Budi Bhakti) under the 1st Kostrad Infantry Division complemented by personnel from supporting units of the Indonesian Army. Their participation highlights the exercise’s focus on strengthening interoperability, enhancing coordination, and promoting the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and best practices in military operations.

PHILINDO STRIKE VI further highlights the enduring defense cooperation and friendship between the Philippines and Indonesia. Through joint training and shared expertise, the exercise aims to sharpen the capabilities and operational readiness of both forces, while fostering a deeper mutual understanding and closer military-to-military relations.

23/08/2026

Watch | On 20 August 2026, the 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division culminated KALASAG-ZAMPEN 2026, led by the 102nd Infantry Brigade, demonstrating the effectiveness of strengthened inter-agency coordination, operational readiness, and unified action in addressing security challenges and reinforcing collective defense across the 1ID Area of Operations.

21/08/2026

11/08/2026

WATCH// SIMULTANEOUS OPENING OF IATDO “KALASAG-ZAMPEN 01-2026”

On 10 August 2026, the 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division, Philippine Army, simultaneously launched IATDO “KALASAG-ZAMPEN 01-2026” across Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Zamboanga City, demonstrating a unified whole-of-government approach to territorial defense.

Scheduled from 10 to 20 August 2026, the exercise features a series of events that put inter-agency coordination and interoperability into action, strengthening preparedness and collective response to emerging threats and contingencies affecting national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

The whole Zamboanga Peninsula join as one in the opening of KALASAG ZAMPEN Inter-Agency Territorial Defense Operations Exercise marking a decisive step in strengthening our unified response against security threats across Western Mindanao. One shield. One force. One mission: Defend the people. Secure Zamboanga Peninsula.

06/08/2026

HEALTHCARE ON THE FRONTLINES: TABAK DIVISION TEAMS UP WITH PRIMEMED

CAMP MAJOR CESAR L. SANG-AN, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur – The 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division, Philippine Army further strengthened its commitment to troop welfare through the signing of a Memorandum of Partnership Agreement (MOPA) with PRIMEMED Multi-Specialty and Diagnostic Center on 06 August 2026 at the Division Conference Room. The agreement was signed by Major General Yegor Rey P. Barroquillo Jr., Commander of the 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division, and Mr. Russell A. Bercilla, President and Chief Executive Officer of PRIMEMED, establishing a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to quality, comprehensive, and specialized healthcare services for military personnel, their dependents, Civilian Human Resources, CAFGU Active Auxiliaries (CAAs) and former rebels.

The partnership significantly enhances the Division’s medical support capabilities by complementing the services of Kuta Cesar Sang-an Station Hospital with specialized medical consultations, advanced diagnostic procedures, preventive healthcare, and other essential medical services. A key feature of the agreement is PRIMEMED’s capability to deploy mobile medical teams to conduct Annual Physical Examinations (APE) and other medical assessments for TABAK troops stationed in geographically isolated battalions and subordinate units. This mobile healthcare capability enables the Station Hospital to efficiently carry out periodic medical examinations without requiring personnel to travel long distances, ensuring timely health assessments while minimizing disruptions to operational commitments.

Major General Barroquillo emphasized the importance of the partnership, stating that the welfare and well-being of soldiers remain among the command's highest priorities. He expressed his appreciation to PRIMEMED for its steadfast commitment to supporting the Philippine Army's mission, noting that the agreement demonstrates the value of strong collaboration between the military and the private healthcare sector. He added that by strengthening the capabilities of Kuta Cesar Sang-an Station Hospital and bringing quality medical services directly to forward-deployed units, particularly through the conduct of mobile Annual Physical Examinations, the partnership will help ensure that TABAK troops remain healthy, resilient, and mission-ready in the fulfillment of their duties.