^

Nation

1,920 Western Visayas soldiers get promotion

Danny B. Dangcalan - The Philippine Star
September 2, 2015 | 10:00am

BACOLOD CITY, Philippines – The 3rd Infantry Division (ID) of the Army promoted 1,920 soldiers of Panay, Negros and Guimaras islands.

The pinning of ranks on 940 corporals, 580 sergeants, 293 staff sergeants, 57 technical sergeants and 50 master sergeants was held at Camp Peralta in Jamindan, Capiz on Friday.

Major Ray Tiongson, head of the 3rd ID public affairs office, said the soldiers were selected after complying with the requirements set by the Army’s promotion system.

Tiongson said promotion comes with a corresponding increase in pay and allowances.

vuukle comment

3RD

ARMY

CAMP PERALTA

CAPIZ

GUIMARAS ISLANDS

INFANTRY DIVISION

JAMINDAN

MAJOR RAY TIONGSON

NEGROS AND GUIMARAS

PANAY

SERGEANTS

TIONGSON
Philstar
x
  • Latest
  • Trending
Trending
Latest
Trending
abtest
abtest
3 die in Rizal fire

3 die in Rizal fire

By Ed Amoroso | 1 day ago
Three people died in a fire in Teresa, Rizal on Thursday afternoon.
Nation
fbtw
20 drivers positive in PDEA-9’s random drug testing

20 drivers positive in PDEA-9’s random drug testing

By John Unson | 1 day ago
Twenty out of the 756 drivers and conductors of buses and passenger vans tested positive to use of shabu during a random drug...
Nation
fbtw
Woman 'linked' to terror group busted by PDEA-BARMM

Woman 'linked' to terror group busted by PDEA-BARMM

7 hours ago
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and the police are together guarding against possible retaliations by a terrorist group...
Nation
fbtw
Cotabato provincial gov't gets 4 citations

Cotabato provincial gov't gets 4 citations

By John Unson | 11 hours ago
The provincial government of Cotabato received four citations from the Department of the Interior and Local Government Unit...
Nation
fbtw
Kristine agri damage reaches P4.85 billion

Kristine agri damage reaches P4.85 billion

By Bella Cariaso | 1 day ago
The amount of damage caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine to the agriculture sector has risen to P4.85 billion, according...
Nation
fbtw
Latest
abtest
BI intercepts trafficking victim at NAIA

BI intercepts trafficking victim at NAIA

By Rudy Santos | 1 hour ago
A human trafficking victim has been intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport while departing with a fake immigration...
Nation
fbtw
MMDA organizes 2-day waste management summit

MMDA organizes 2-day waste management summit

By Ghio Ong | 1 hour ago
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has called on the public to join its upcoming event that would tackle measures...
Nation
fbtw

Quezon City warns bets vs illegal placement of poll paraphernalia

By Janvic Mateo | 1 hour ago
The Quezon City government has reminded the public and those running for public office next year to be responsible in putting up election paraphernalia like political banners and tarpaulins in the city.
Nation
fbtw

November 4 declared non-working day in Quezon province

By Helen Flores | 1 hour ago
Malacañang has declared Nov. 4 as a special non-working day in Quezon province for the commemoration of the death anniversary of Apolinario dela Cruz, or Hermano Puli.
Nation
fbtw

Vatican to crown image of Fatima in Cavite

By Ghio Ong | 1 hour ago
An image of the Our Lady of Fatima enshrined at the Diocese of Imus in Cavite will be crowned by the Vatican next year.
Nation
fbtw
Recommended
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with