16th Infantry "Maglilingkod" Battalion, Philippine Army

10/10/2025

Joint Efforts of 16IB and 31IB Score Major Engagement Against CTG in Camarines Sur

LABO, Camarines Norte — The joint forces of 16th Infantry (Maglilingkod) Battalion, 2nd Infantry (Jungle Fighter) Division, Philippine Army, under the leadership of Lt. Col. Rene J. Giroy, and 31st Infantry (Charge) Battalion, 9th Infantry (Spear) Division under the leadership of Lt. Col. Cliff Chester L. De Ocampo, successfully conducted a joint operation that struck a major blow against remnants of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) in Barangay Salvacion, Ragay, Camarines Sur, earlier today, October 10, 2025.

Acting on timely and credible information provided by a concerned citizen, the joint operation engaged approximately seven (7) armed members of the Komiteng Larangang Gerilya 1, Sub-Regional Committee 1, Bicol Regional Party Committee (KLG1, SRC1, BRPC). The tipster, who had grown weary of the abuses and deceptions of the CTG in their community, bravely chose to cooperate with government forces—enabling the swift and precise ex*****on of the operation and helping avert further enemy atrocities against innocent civilians.

A brief but intense five-minute firefight ensued, forcing the enemy to scamper in different directions and abandon their fi****ms and personal belongings. No government casualties were reported during the encounter.

Recovered from the encounter site were:

• Three (3) M16A1 rifles
• Two (2) M653 rifles
• One (1) Improvised Explosive Device (IED)
• Four (4) bandoliers
• Fifteen (15) magazines for M16/M653 rifles
• 407 rounds of assorted small arms ammunition
• One (1) cellphone
• Six (6) backpacks containing enemy personal belongings

In a joint statement, Lt. Col. Giroy and Lt. Col. De Ocampo lauded the bravery and cooperation of the concerned citizen. They reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to sustain the momentum in the fight against local communist insurgency.

“The Maglilingkod and Charge Troopers remain steadfast in our mission to relentlessly pursue the remaining members of the Communist Terrorist Group and uphold lasting peace and security in our area of responsibility,” the commanders stated.

They also renewed their call for the remaining CTG members to surrender and return to mainstream society, assuring them of the government’s full support through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) and other reintegration efforts.

10/10/2025

JUST IN | Philippine Army’s 16th Infantry (Maglilingkod) Battalion clashes with New People’s Army in Brgy Salvacion, Ragay, Camarines Sur

This is a developing story.

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01/10/2025

Lie-Low CTG Member’s Revelation Leads to Discovery of Another Arms Cache in Camarines Norte

LABO, Camarines Norte — In a major blow to the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG), a lie-low member’s decision to come forward has led soldiers of the 16th Infantry (Maglilingkod) Battalion, 2nd Infantry (Jungle Fighter) Division, Philippine Army, to the discovery of a concealed arms cache in Barangay Submakin, Labo, Camarines Norte earlier today, October 1, 2025.

The cache, which belonged to Komiteng Larangang Gerilya 1, Sub-Regional Committee 1, Bicol Regional Party Committee (KLG1, SRC1, BRPC), contained the following war materiel believed to have been stockpiled for future hostile actions:

• Four (4) M16A1 rifles;
• One (1) Thompson Cal. 45 submachine gun;
• 31 plastic magazines for M16A1 rifle;
• Six (6) steel magazines for M14 rifle;
• 349 rounds of Ctg,5.56mm: Ball, M193 ammunition;
• 2,689 rrounds of Ctg,7.62mm: Ball, Linked ammunition;
• Two (2) Improvised Explosive Devices;
• 100 Blasting Caps; and
• Two (2) rolls Detonating Cord.

Lt. Col. Warren O. Daroy, Commanding Officer of the 16IB, lauded the courage of the lie-low member who revealed the cache’s location:

“This revelation shows that even those who once chose silence out of fear can now stand on the side of truth. By exposing these weapons, he not only weakened the CTG but also helped protect the lives of innocent civilians.”

This breakthrough demonstrates a growing rift within the CTG, as even inactive members are now rejecting the group’s violent ways. The government, through programs such as Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) and the National Amnesty Program, continues to assure former and inactive rebels of support should they choose reintegration over armed struggle.

27/09/2025

MAGLILINGKOD TROOPERS ON A MISSION OF SERVICE AMID BAGYONG OPONG

LABO, Camarines Norte — In response to Bagyong Opong battering Camarines Norte, the 16th Infantry “Maglilingkod” Battalion, 2nd Infantry “Jungle Fighter” Division, Philippine Army wasted no time in taking action—evacuating residents from flood-prone areas, transporting families to safety, and hauling truckloads of relief goods to affected communities in the municipalities of Vinzons and Mercedes.

The battalion’s efforts, in close coordination with the Provincial Government of Camarines Norte, Local Government Units (LGUs), Philippine National Police (PNP), and other partner agencies, ensured that vital assistance reached those most in need.

“True to our mandate, the 16IB stands ready at all times—defending the land and rising to the call of duty when calamities strike,” said Lt. Col. Warren O. Daroy, Commanding Officer of the 16IB.

From evacuation to relief distribution, the 16IB once again showed that its mission goes beyond the battlefield—proving to be a lifeline for communities in crisis and living up to its battle cry: “Handang Maglingkod Kanino Man.”

09/09/2025

MAGLILINGKOD BATTALION BAGS FOUR (4) MORE UNIT STREAMERS FOR EXCELLENCE IN SECURITY OPERATIONS AND DISASTER RESPONSE

LABO, Camarines Norte — The 16th Infantry (Maglilingkod) Battalion, 2nd Infantry (Jungle Fighter) Division, Philippine Army, once again earned distinction after being awarded three (3) Commanding General, Philippine Army (CGPA) Kalasag Streamers and one (1) CGPA Bayanihan Streamer by no less than the CGPA himself, Lt. Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete, during his visit at Headquarters, 2nd Infantry (Jungle Fighter) Division, Philippine Army, Camp Capinpin, Tanay, Rizal last September 4, 2025.

Far from a first-time achievement, the Maglilingkod Battalion has been consistently recognized for operational excellence. In fact, for Calendar Year 2025 alone, the unit has already garnered ten (10) Unit Streamers, further cementing its reputation as one of the most decorated battalions in the Philippine Army.

The three (3) CGPA Kalasag Streamers were conferred for the Battalion’s exemplary Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response operations during the onslaught of Super Typhoon “PEPITO” and Severe Tropical Storm “KRISTINE” in Camarines Norte in CY 2024, as well as for their successful search, rescue, and retrieval operations following a landslide incident in Brgy. San Luis, Malitbog, Bukidnon in CY 2022, wherein the unit retrieved the remains of five (5) missing individuals after days of relentless operations.

Meanwhile, the CGPA Bayanihan Streamer was awarded in recognition of the Battalion’s pivotal role in the dismantling of Platun Ryan, Sub-Regional Committee 1 of the North Central Mindanao Regional Committee in 2022 – a decisive blow against the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG).

During the ceremony, the courage and combat excellence of the Maglilingkod Troopers were also recognized when PFC Joevir C. Magkilat received the Military Merit Medal with Bronze Spearhead Device as a member of the Scout Platoon that figured in an armed encounter against CTG members believed to be from Platun Reymark, SRMA-4B, STRPC, which resulted in the neutralization of Sandy P. Broncaino, alias “Tau/Niji”, Political Instructor, and the capture of three (3) high-powered fi****ms in Brgy. Maguibuay, Tagkawayan, Quezon on August 2, 2025.

Lt. Col. Warren O. Daroy, Commanding Officer of the Maglilingkod Battalion, lauded the Maglilingkod Troopers, stating:

“These distinctions are more than streamers on our unit colors – they are reminders of the countless lives we’ve touched and protected. They reflect the courage and commitment of every Maglilingkod Trooper who stands ready to serve, whether in times of calamity or conflict.”

With these additional accolades, the Maglilingkod Battalion continues to strengthen its legacy of service and sacrifice, remaining steadfast in its mission as a reliable partner in nation-building, disaster response, and internal security operations.

07/09/2025

24/08/2025

LOOK | The 16th Infantry (Maglilingkod) Battalion congratulates and acknowledges all Maglilingkod Troopers who excelled and successfully completed the challenges of their respective career courses for the 2nd Training Cycle 2025. May your achievements serve as motivation to strive for even greater success and carry on the values of discipline, leadership, and service that you have learned during your military education as you embark on your military career.

22/08/2025

FROM CONFLICT TO HOPE: FORMER REBELS BEGIN ANEW WITH PROVINCIAL SUPPORT IN CAMARINES NORTE

LABO, Camarines Norte — Three former rebels (FRs) in Camarines Norte who recently returned to the folds of the law received ₱10,000 immediate assistance each from the Provincial Government of Camarines Norte.

This supplemental aid serves as an immediate lifeline as they await full E-CLIP benefits, which provide not only financial relief but also opportunities for skills development, livelihood, and sustainable reintegration.

This is one of their reward for their courage to choose peace, their commitment to cooperate with authorities by providing vital information, and as a symbol of society’s acceptance—offering them a second chance to build a better future with their families.

“Buong puso kaming nagpapasalamat sa pagtanggap at tulong na ito – ito na ang pagkakataon na makapagsimula kami muli at maipaglaban ang magandang kinabukasan ng aming mga anak. Kapalit nito, makakaasa kayo na ibabahagi namin ang alam namin upang tuluyan nang magwakas ang karahasan,” said FR alias BIEN.

With the support of the Provincial Government, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), and other peace partners, the government ensures that FRs are guided as they transition back to mainstream society.

Meanwhile, the 16th Infantry (Maglilingkod) Battalion, Philippine Army, continues to provide guidance and security to FRs, ensuring that they are properly endorsed to concerned government agencies for full reintegration support.

18/08/2025

REBEL-TURNED-ALLY LEADS TROOPS TO CTG ARMS CACHE

LABO, Camarines Norte — Once a fighter roaming the hills of Camarines Norte, a Former Rebel (FR) has chosen the path of peace and renewal. His decision to leave the Communist Terrorist Group was driven by one powerful reason – he longed to see his family again.

He is now enrolled in the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP), where he will receive livelihood assistance, financial aid, counseling, and reintegration support.

“Dati, naranasan ko ang matinding hirap — gutom, pagod, takot, at laging nagtatago. Pinagbawalan akong makita ang pamilya ko, at matagal kong tiniis ang lungkot,” he shared.

“Pero nang sumuko ako, doon nagsimula ang pagbabago. Tinanggap ako ng gobyerno at binigyan ng bagong pag-asa. Ngayon, nakakasama ko na ang pamilya ko at may kapayapaan na sa puso ko”, he added.

Grateful for this opportunity, the former rebel turned his back on violence and chose to help the very authorities who once pursued him. On August 18 2025, he provided vital information that led to a successful special operation led by the 16th Infantry (Maglilingkod) Battalion, 2nd Infantry (Jungle Fighter) Division, Philippine Army, in coordination with the 85th Infantry (Sandiwa) Battalion; Labo Municipal Police Station; Camarines Norte 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company; and 91st Special Action Company, 9SAB, PNP-SAF.

The operation uncovered a buried CTG arms cache belonging to the Komiteng Larangang Gerilya 1 (KLG1) under the Sub-Regional Committee 1, Bicol Regional Party Committee (SRC1, BRPC) in Barangay Malaya, Labo, Camarines Norte.

Seized items include:

• Six (6) M16A1 rifles and one (1) AK47 rifle
• Two (2) rounds of 40mm high-explosive gr***des
• 163 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition
• Six (6) M16A1 steel magazines
• One (1) Claymore-type Improvised Explosive Device

“Dati, armas ang bitbit ko. Ngayon, tumutulong na akong alisin ang mga ito,” the former rebel said.

For the military, his transformation demonstrates that genuine peace is not only possible but attainable when former rebels embrace reintegration.

“This is the power of reintegration,” said Lieutenant Colonel Warren O. Daroy, Commanding Officer of the 16IB. “When former rebels choose peace, they become allies in protecting our communities.”

The 16th Infantry (Maglilingkod) Battalion reiterates its call for remaining CTG members to abandon the armed struggle and take advantage of government programs such as E-CLIP, the National Amnesty Program, and other initiatives that offer financial assistance, livelihood opportunities, and psychosocial services.

Peace, after all, begins with one brave choice – the choice to go home.

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02/08/2025

𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘞𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨: 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘦𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵. 𝘝𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥.

𝗔 𝗖𝗧𝗚 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁r𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗦ei𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿

LABO, Camarines Norte – A high-value Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) leader was neutralized during a firefight between government troops and CTG members in Brgy. Maguibuay, Tagkawayan, Quezon earlier today, August 2, 2025.

Operating troops of the 16th Infantry (Maglilingkod) Battalion engaged more or less ten (10) armed individuals believed to be members of Platun Reymark, Sub-Regional Military Area 4B (SRMA-4B), Southern Tagalog Regional Party Committee (STRPC), during a security operation following a tip-off from concerned civilians about the persistent presence of CTG elements in the area.

The 20-minute firefight resulted in the death of Sandy P. Broncaino, alias "Tau", a high-ranking cadre identified as the Political Instructor of Platun Reymark, and Iskwad Lider of its Detached Group operating in the Quezon-Bicol Zone.

Recovered from the encounter site were the following war materiel:
• One (1) AK47 rifle
• One (1) M16 rifle
• One (1) M203 gr***de launcher
• Eight (8) rds CTG 40mm, HE
• Three (3) AK47 magazines loaded with 82 rds of ammunition
• Four (4) long M16A1 magazines loaded with 98 rds of ammunition
• One (1) bandolier
• One (1) wristwatch

No casualties were reported on the government side.

Lieutenant Colonel Warren O. Daroy, Commanding Officer of 16IB, commended the vigilance of the local community and the swift, decisive action of his troops.

“𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘱𝘴, 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴. 𝘞𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘛𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘢 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴,” Lt. Col. Daroy said.

He also renewed his call for the remaining CTG members to return to the fold of the law:
“𝘞𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘛𝘎 𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳, 𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 (𝘌-𝘊𝘓𝘐𝘗) 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘮𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘺 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘣𝘦𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘴.”

The 16th Infantry (Maglilingkod) Battalion remains steadfast in its counter-insurgency efforts in support of peace and development initiatives in the locality.

𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘳: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺. 𝘕𝘰 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘤 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘯. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘮.

02/08/2025

One suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was killed, and three high-powered fi****ms were seized after an encounter with government forces in Barangay Maguibuay, Tagkawayan, Quezon early Saturday, August 2.…

02/08/2025

JUST IN | Philippine Army’s 16th Infantry (Maglilingkod) Battalion clashes with New People’s Army in Brgy Maguibuay, Tagkawayan, Quezon.

This is a developing story.

Maglilingkod Troopers Hotline Number: 0910-188-1458