47th Infantry Katapatan Battalion

10/08/2017

Tight monitoring continued to be implemented around Bohol borders in a bid to intercept members of the Communist Party of the Philippines' armed wing New People’s Army (NPA) which has reportedly been trying to reestablish a stronghold in the province. Lt.Col Eufracio Joel Malig Jr., commander o

30/07/2017

Bohol is still considered free of communist insurgents even amid the previously reported presence of unidentified armed persons believed to be New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in various towns. This was bared by Philippine Army Lt. Col. Eufracio Malig Jr., commander of the Bohol-based 47th Infantry

16/07/2017

29/06/2017

Thorough fact-check untangled the riddle of lies in the alleged carabao-grazing soldier’s side of the coin when Philippine Army 302nd Brigade commander, BGen. Arnulfo Matanguihan, and witnesses in the community found the channel for truth to paint the full picture of the controversy. It turned ou

11/05/2017

Katapatan Troopers participated the Zumba Run and Dance 2017 initiated by LGU-Tubigon under the leadership of Hon Mayor William R Jao on May 6, 2017, 4:00 AM at Tubigon Plaza. The activity was conducted in connection for the upcoming "Tanda Festival" on May 14-15.

the run includes 3K (for women) and 5K categories (for men) that participated by the Zumba goers and runners within the town.

22/04/2017

the Philippine Army in Bohol tightly implemented the conduct of Checkpoints to secure the passable areas in support to the on going combat operations in Inabanga, Bohol.

14/03/2017

As yet another prelude of the Battalion's 36th Founding Anniversary, the four companies (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Headquarters) of the 47th Infantry (Katapatan) Battalion battled it out for the Annual Squad Challenge earlier today, 14 March 2017 at Camp Lino I Chatto, Tubigon, Bohol.

The four squads were judged according to their performances in the simulated activities based on three categories- Endurance and Drills, Disaster Response and Markmanship. The squad challenge was in line with the battalion's thrust in strengthening core combat capabilities and readiness, teamwork, physical stamina and mental aptitude under duress as well as disaster relief and rescue operations.

Headquarters Service Company emerged as the victor as it topped two of the trials, Endurance and Drills and Disaster Response.

While the contest was done with everyone involved enjoying the tasks ( hard they may be), it wasn't all lighthearted moments as it allowed for the assessment and evaluation of the capabilities of the battalion to comply with its mandate of preserving the peace and serving the people of Bohol and Cebu.

01/03/2017

Pulong-Pulong ng Adbokasiya sa Kapayapaan sa Kauswagan National High School

February 28,2017- Naging matagumpay ang pulong-pulong patungkol sa Adbokasiya sa Kapayapaan (Peace Advocacy) na idinaos kaninang umaga sa Kauswagan National High School, Trinidad, Bohol na pinasinayahan ng Peace Advocacy Team ng Countryside Development-Purok Power Movement (CDP-PPM) ng Pamahalaang Probinsyal ng Bohol.
Binigyang-diin sa nasabing pulong-pulong ni Ssg Savador Balontong , Civil Military Operation NCO, 47th Infantry (Katapatan) Battalion ang mga tungkulin at responsibilidad ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas pati na ang pagtataguyod ng kapayapaan. Sinundan ito ng paksa tungkol sa “Insurgency Awareness” na naglalayong mapamulat sa mga mamamayan ang problemang bunsod ng insurhensiya gayundin ang pag-oorganisa ng CPP-NPA-NDF o CNN sa mga kabataan sa paaralan at kanayunan.
Samantala, tinilakay naman ni Binibining Fe Estillore ang Comprehensive Agreement on Respect on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law o CARHRIHL at Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP). Kasunod nito ay ang pagbibigay oryentasyon sa mga mag-aaral sa kung paano sumali sa Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas ni Pfc Melissa Quezon, Public Affairs NCO ng 47IB.
Naging matagumpay ang nasabing pulong-pulong sa pakipagtulungan ng mga g**o sa paaralan na pinangungunahan ni Ms Alona C Cadenes, OIC.

Malaki ang naging pasasalamat ng mga dumalo sa nasabing pulong-pulong dahil sa mga impormasyon at kaalamang naihatid at naibahagi ng Peace Advocacy Team.

01/03/2017

National Women’s Month Celebration
February 27, 2017- With the theme: “We (Woman Empowerment ) Make Change Work for Women”, the 47th Infantry (KATAPATAN) Battalion joins the simultaneous flag raising in the world-wide observance of the International Women’s Month Day at Camp Governor Lino I Chatto, Tubigon, Bohol. LTC JOSE DODJIE C BELLOGA JR, Battalion Commander reads the message of the Commanding General, Phillippine, Army honoring the women in uniform who have made great contribution in the fulfillment of the army mission. International Women’s Month is observed around the world every March and a month – long celebration in honor of all women and their contribution to society, culture, business and politics. It was originally observed every March 8 as Women’s Day as recognized by United Nation (UN).
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01/03/2017

MAJ TONY C BUGAWAN, Battalion Executive Officer together with CAPTAIN RAMON D SALVADOR, Acting Battalion Adjutant attended the presentation of sponsors and escorts last February 24, 2017. The activity was held at Holy Cross Academy, Tubigon, Bohol WITH MAJ BUGAWAN as guest speaker and coincided with the High School Day celebration with the theme: “PARA SIEMPRE HOLY CROSS ACADEMY”. The faculty and students full support and attendance, the prestigious event is deemed a success.