36th Infantry ''VALOR" Battalion, Philippine Army

29/05/2026

36IB ║ 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐋𝐘 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝟒𝐓𝐇 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐘 (𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃) 𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐇𝟑𝟔𝐈𝐁

𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐍, 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫 – Major General Marion T. Angcao, Commander of the 4th Infantry Division, visited the Headquarters of the 36th Infantry Battalion (36IB), led by Lieutenant Colonel Joselito B. Ante Jr., at Brgy. Puyat, Carmen, Surigao del Sur, on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

The visit underscored the Philippine Army leadership’s continued commitment to strengthening operational readiness, sustaining peace initiatives, and boosting troop morale throughout the CARAGA Region.

To commemorate the occasion and Major General Angcao’s first visit to the battalion, a tree-planting activity was conducted within the headquarters premises. The activity symbolized the Commanding General’s support and contribution to the successful transfer of the 36IB to its current headquarters.

In his message to the troops, Major General Angcao emphasized the importance of discipline, preparedness, and strong collaboration with local government units in maintaining peace and security across the region.

MGEN ANGCAO also imparted his command guidance following the acronym DIAMOND:
Dediction to mission success
Inspire discipline among our ranks
Always emphasize the value of teamwork
Maintain a high level of unit readiness
Optimize collaboration with our peace partners
Nurture a relationship with god and family
Drive towards excellence

In his message, “Stay focused on the mission, maintain constant readiness, strengthen coordination with local government units, uphold peace and order, and continue building lasting peace in our communities,” MGen Angcao stated.

He likewise commended the soldiers for their unwavering dedication, professionalism, and commitment to duty, reminding them to remain steadfast in their mission of protecting the people and preserving peace and development in the CARAGA Region.

The visit reaffirmed the Philippine Army’s commitment to professional military service, strengthened community partnerships, and the pursuit of lasting peace and sustainable development in Mindanao.

27/05/2026

𝟑𝟔𝐈𝐁 ║𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

CARMEN, Surigao del Sur – The 36th Infantry (Valor) Battalion, 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division, Philippine Army, conducted a Joint Change of Company Command and Change of Chief of Office Ceremony on May 25, 2026, at Headquarters 36IB, Barangay Puyat, Carmen, Surigao del Sur. The ceremony was presided over by LTC JOSELITO B ANTE JR (INF) PA, Battalion Commander.

The ceremony marked the formal turnover of command of the Headquarters and Headquarters Service Company (HHSC) from CPT ROBERT JAMES V ESPRESCION (INF) PA to CPT REYNALDO L PAJARITO (INF) PA, and Charlie Company from CPT ALAN PAIT (INF) PA to 1LT CHARITA A IGDALINO (FS) PA. Likewise, CPT PAIT formally assumed the position of Battalion Operations Officer (S3), replacing CPT ARVEN A OQUENDO (INF) PA.

CPT OQUENDO served as the Battalion Operations Officer for three (3) years and five (5) months, while CPT ESPRESCION served as the Headquarters Commandant for two (2) years and six (6) months.

Meanwhile, CPT PAIT served as the Company Commander of Charlie Company for three (3) years. Having steered their respective offices through extended tenures, these officers significantly contributed to the sustained operational gains and mission accomplishment of the 36th Infantry Battalion. Their long-standing service underscores the profound importance of this turnover ceremony; it serves not only as a institutional tribute to their years of dedicated leadership but also as a critical mechanism for continuity. By formally passing the mantle, the ceremony ensures that the valuable institutional memory and tactical momentum built by these officers during their multi-year tenures are seamlessly transferred to their successors, maintaining the battalion's operational readiness and steadfast dedication to duty.

In his keynote address, LTC ANTE commended the outgoing officersand awarded them with command plaques for their stellar, dedicated service, and warmly welcomed the incoming leaders as they assumed their new mantles of responsibility within the battalion. He profoundly emphasized that effective military leadership is not merely defined by authority, but is fundamentally anchored on the bedrock pillars of integrity, discipline, and courage. LTC ANTE challenged the new leaders to let these core values guide their decisions, ensuring a balanced approach to command that prioritizes aggressive commitment to mission accomplishment while simultaneously safeguarding troop welfare—affirming that a battalion's ultimate success relies on both operational excellence and the well-being of its troops.

The activity highlighted the battalion’s continued commitment to professionalism, leadership development, and operational excellence in serving the people and securing the land.

01/05/2026

30/04/2026

36𝐈𝐁 ║𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐬

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻, 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿—From the shores of Mactan to the waters of the West Philippine Sea, the Filipino spirit of courage and resistance lives on. What began as a stand for freedom centuries ago continues today as we protect our sovereignty, our resources, and our future. The fight may take different forms, but the heart of the nation remains the same—resilient, united, and unwavering.