Artillery Training School "Center of Excellence" AR, PA

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

Warm birthday greetings to Sgt Jam P Guimbangunan (Art) PA! 🎉
May your special day be filled with joy, good health, countless blessings, and continued success in both your career and personal journey. Your ATS family proudly celebrates and wishes you all the best today and always!

02/05/2026

DRRO students sharpen water search and rescue skills

The Artillery Training School (ATS), in coordination with subject matter experts from the Special Forces School, Special Forces Regiment (Airborne), Philippine Army, conducted lectures and practical exercises on Water Search and Rescue for the students of Disaster Response and Rescue Operations Training Class 01-2026 on 27 April 2026.

The activity aimed to enhance the students’ essential lifesaving skills in water-based emergencies. Through the training, the participants strengthened their preparedness, confidence, and ability to respond effectively under challenging conditions. The practical exercises also reinforced discipline, teamwork, and operational readiness.

This initiative reflects ATS’s continuing commitment to developing capable, responsive, and mission-ready disaster responders who are prepared to serve with excellence when duty calls.

01/05/2026

Artillery Regiment Commander inspires DRRO and PMT students

The Artillery Training School (ATS) conducted the Regiment Commander’s Time for Disaster Response and Rescue Operations Training Class 01-2026 and Property Management Training Class 01-2026, together with the Donning of Ranks Ceremony for newly promoted personnel on 28 April 2026 at Title X Classroom, ATS, Fort Ramon Magsaysay, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija.

The activity was graced by BGEN HUBERT S ACIERTO PA, Commander, Artillery Regiment, Philippine Army, who shared guidance, insights, and motivation with the trainees and personnel. In his message, BGEN ACIERTO reminded everyone that “with great power comes great responsibility,” emphasizing the need to remain disciplined, accountable, and focused on their duties.

He also underscored the importance of avoiding destructive habits such as illegal drugs, online gambling, excessive loans, and misuse of financial resources, stressing that discipline in both personal and professional life is essential to a soldier’s growth.

The Regiment Commander’s Time served as a meaningful platform for strengthening communication between the command and trainees. It reinforced morale, encouraged openness, and promoted continuous improvement while shaping disciplined and professional soldiers of the Philippine Army.

"Discipline today builds your tomorrow."

01/05/2026

ATS Concludes DRRO and PMT Class 01-2026

The Artillery Training School (ATS), under the leadership of COL JF SPERRI G GOTICO ART (MNSA) PA, formally culminated the Property Management Training (PMT) and Disaster Response and Rescue Operations (DRRO) Training Class 01-2026 on 29 April 2026 at Carrasco Hall, Headquarters Artillery Regiment, Philippine Army. The ceremony was graced by COL JOSEPH F MANANGAN MNSA (OS) PA as Guest of Honor and Speaker.

In his message, COL MANANGAN emphasized that true service is shown through commitment, even without recognition or acknowledgment. He reminded the graduates to perform their duties responsibly despite limited resources, stressing the importance of proper procedures, discipline, and correct ex*****on. He further underscored that professionalism is reflected in doing what is right even when no one is watching, while remaining accountable and faithful to the standards of military service.

The Artillery Training School reaffirms its commitment to developing competent, disciplined, and responsible personnel in property management and disaster response operations. Through these trainings, ATS continues to prepare its students to serve with excellence in both operational and humanitarian missions.

01/05/2026

Warm greetings to MAJ WILMER M TRAPSI (ART) PA—wishing you a happy birthday filled with joy and continued success! 🎉 From your ATS family!

24/04/2026

ATS Holds Sportsfest for PMT and DRROT Class 01-2026

The Artillery Training School (ATS) conducted a Sportsfest for the Property Management Training Class 01-2026 and Disaster Response and Rescue Operations Training Class 01-2026 on 23 April 2026 at the ATS Grounds, fostering teamwork, camaraderie, and morale among students.

The event was graced by LTC REYNAN P ABEJAR GSC (ART) PA, Assistant Chief of Staff for Civil Military Operations, G7, Artillery Regiment, Philippine Army, who served as keynote speaker. In his message, LTC ABEJAR reminded the students that the Sportsfest was not merely a break from classroom instruction but an opportunity to strengthen discipline, resilience, and unity among members of the class. He emphasized that the true essence of sportsmanship is not only in winning games but in winning the battles within oneself.

Students competed in basketball, volleyball, sack race, tire relay, and Pinoy Henyo, showcasing teamwork, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit. The activity provided a meaningful pause from routine training while reinforcing the value of physical fitness, balanced development, and mutual support among future property management and disaster response personnel.

23/04/2026

Hands-on Rescue Training Strengthens DRRO Students’ Operational Readiness
The Artillery Training School (ATS), under the leadership of COL JF SPERRI G GOTICO ART (MNSA) PA, facilitated a hands-on rescue training activity for the students of the Disaster Response and Rescue Operations (DRRO) Class 01-2026. As part of this effort, the school invited Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Palayan City to deliver lectures and practical exercises on 20 April 2026.
The training was conducted by Fire Officers FO2 ARIEL J SUPAN JR., Chief of the Special Rescue Force; FO2 MARY ANN S CELESTIAL, Clerk and Fire Safety Enforcer; and FO1 MOISES G OMBING JR., Fire Safety Officer. Through a series of lectures, practical exercises, and assessments, the students were equipped with essential knowledge, rescue techniques, and safety procedures necessary for disaster response operations.
Throughout the activity, the students actively demonstrated their learning and participated in the training with enthusiasm, discipline, and commitment. The exercise underscored the importance of continuous training, teamwork, and preparedness in developing competent and dependable future emergency responders from DRRO Class 01-2026.
“Training like this builds not just skills, but the confidence to act when lives are at stake,” one of the fire officers remarked.
The DRRO program likewise emphasized the critical role of teamwork, coordination, and rapid decision-making under pressure—core competencies required in actual disaster situations. By immersing students in realistic and hands-on rescue exercises, the program ensured that learning extended beyond theory and translated into practical capability. This comprehensive approach continues to prepare trainees to become disciplined, capable, and responsive individuals who are ready to serve in times of disaster.

17/04/2026

ATS Holds Simultaneous Closing and Opening of Three Major Training Programs

The Artillery Training School (ATS), under the leadership of COL JF SPERRI G GOTICO ART (MNSA) PA, successfully held the simultaneous closing of the Pistol and Rifle Marksmanship Training Class 01-2026 and opening of the Property Management Training Class 01-2026 and Disaster Response and Rescue Operations Training Class 01-2026 on 15 April 2026 at Carrasco Hall, Headquarters Artillery Regiment, Philippine Army. The event was graced by COL WILFREDO C MARTIN JR INF (MNSA) PA as Guest of Honor and Speaker.

In his message, COL MARTIN JR underscored the importance of training in building mission-ready and capable personnel. He emphasized that marksmanship demands consistency, accuracy, discipline, and perseverance; property management requires competence and accountability, especially in handling fi****ms and ammunition; and disaster response calls for vigilance, readiness, and commitment to saving lives. He further reminded participants of the Five P’s Principle: “Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance.”

Through these training milestones, ATS reaffirms its commitment to developing disciplined, competent, and service-ready personnel who can perform effectively in both operational and humanitarian missions.

07/04/2026

ATS Closes Fitness Trainers’ Training, Starts Rifle and Pistol Proficiency Course

The Artillery Training School (ATS) marked another significant training milestone as it formally closed the Philippine Army Warriors Fitness Test Trainers’ Training (PAWFTTT) and commenced the Rifle and Pistol Proficiency Training on 06 April 2026 at the ATS Classroom, Artillery Regiment, Philippine Army. Serving as keynote speaker during the activity was LTC ENSTIEN L DE LA CRUZ (ART) PA, Assistant Commandant, ATS.

In his address, LTC DE LA CRUZ reminded the graduating participants that their duty does not end with the completion of the course. Instead, they now carry the responsibility of implementing standards, ensuring proper fitness assessment, and helping sustain the physical readiness of personnel within their respective units. He also emphasized that both physical conditioning and weapons proficiency are indispensable components of battlefield preparedness, as these directly contribute to a soldier’s ability to perform and survive in combat.

The PAWFTTT provided participants with the competencies necessary to effectively administer the Philippine Army’s fitness testing program. Complementing this, the newly opened Rifle and Pistol Proficiency Training is designed to further sharpen soldiers’ firearm handling skills, strengthen discipline, and build confidence in the use of individual weapons. Together, these training efforts reflect ATS’s continuing commitment to developing physically prepared and combat-capable artillery personnel.