549th Engineer Battalion, 54th Engineer Brigade, Philippine Army

07/09/2026

549th Engineer Battalion Joins Nation in Celebrating Maritime Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month 2026

“Karapatan sa Karagatan, Sama-sama nating alagaan.”

Maguindanao del Norte- The 549th Engineer Battalion, 54th Engineer Brigade, PA joins simultaneous Flag Raising Ceremony in commemoration of the Maritime Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo) 2026 with the theme “Karapatan sa Karagatan, Sama-sama nating alagaan”. This year’s commemoration is a memorable one as it is celebrated along with the 10th year anniversary of the 2026 South China Sea Arbitral award.

The activity highlighted the Message from His Excellency, President Ferdinand R Marcos, Jr delivered by LTC NOEL C SALVAJAN CE (GSC) PA, Commanding Officer, 549th Engineer Battalion, 54th Engineer Brigade, PA where he urges every Filipino to take part in the activities organized throughout September by government units, educational institutions, and the private sector. Further in his message he states “Defending what is ours demands our solidarity as a people and firm national resolve”.

The activity underscores the significance of the Philippines as an archipelagic nation and highlights the vital role of our seas in sustaining the country’s economy, environment, culture, and national security.

The 549th Engineer Battalion, 54th Engineer Brigade, PA reaffirms its commitment to supporting initiatives that promote maritime awareness, environmental stewardship, and the protection of the nation’s territorial integrity and natural resources.

04/09/2026

Guarding Young Lives: 549EBn Strengthens Child Protection Awareness

The 549th Engineer Battalion, 54th Engineer Brigade, Philippine Army, strengthened its commitment to child protection through the conduct of Lecture on Children’s Rights and Protection on September 03, 2026 at Headquarters 549EBn, Camp Siongco, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte.

The activity was spearheaded by the Civil-Military Operations (CMO) Section and attended by the Officer and Enlisted Personnel of the unit. The lecture was conducted in line with the guidance of the Higher Headquarters and the Secretary of National Defense, particularly on the strict prohibition against allowing children or minors to hold, carry, pose with, or otherwise handle fi****ms, weapons, am******on, military equipment, or objects resembling weapons.

Serving as resource person was Ms. Princess Ameerah C. Adzar, RSW, a focal person from the Child in Need of Special Protection/Child Labor Program of the City Social Welfare and Development Office, who provided valuable insights on children’s fundamental rights and the measures necessary to ensure their safety and protection.

Prior to the lecture, Ms. Adzar paid a courtesy call to LTC NOEL C SALVAJAN CE (GSC) PA, Commanding Officer of the 549th Engineer Battalion. The courtesy call provided an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of strengthening coordination and cooperation between the Philippine Army and the local social welfare sector in promoting children's rights, welfare, and protection.

During the lecture, Ms. Adzar discussed the different forms of child abuse and exploitation and emphasized the responsibility of adults, particularly personnel in uniform, to safeguard children from situations that may place them at risk. The discussion also highlighted the importance of responsible conduct and heightened awareness when participating in activities involving children, students, and youth.

The activity served as a timely reminder to all personnel that responsible handling and proper safeguarding of fi****ms, weapons, am******on, and military equipment are essential, particularly in environments where children and young people are present. It further reinforced the need to avoid actions that may create an impression of unauthorized access to weapons or normalize their presence in settings involving minors.

27/08/2026

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The 549th Engineer Battalion,54th Engineer "Sarangay" Brigade, PA proudly recognizes its newly graduated Officers and Enlisted Personnel who have successfully completed their respective courses with distinction. Their perseverance and commitment to excellence have brought honor and pride to the unit, reflecting the Battalion’s continued pursuit of professional competence, leadership, and mission readiness.

𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒔 3:23 – “𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐, 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕, 𝒂𝒔 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒐𝒓𝒅, 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒉𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒎𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔.”

25/08/2026

22/08/2026

𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 | The 549th Engineer (Kapayapaan) Battalion, 54th Engineer (Sarangay) Brigade, PA conducted a One-Week In-house training on Water Search and Rescue Operation (WASAR) from 14 – 20 August 2026 at Polloc Freeport and Ecozone, Parang, Maguindanao del Norte. The training was made possible through the active-partnership of this unit to Coast Guard Special Operations Group (CGSOG) BARMM who shares their expertise to 2 Officers and 16 Enlisted Personnel of this unit.






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