25th Infantry Fireball Battalion

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐲𝐨, 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐨 – The 25th Infantry (Fireball) Battalion successfully conducted its 3-Day Semi-Annual Physical Fitness Test Program from 29-31 May 2026 in coordination with the Morale and Welfare Recreational Center (MWRC), 10IMB, IMCOM PA, headed by 1LT Jayson S Noat (CE) PA, Director.

The activity aimed to measure and improve the physical fitness and endurance of Fireball Troopers to ensure they remain ready and capable in performing their duties and responsibilities.

During the activity, personnel underwent different physical fitness events such as push-ups, sit-ups, and the 3.2-kilometer run.

The participants showed discipline, determination, and preparedness throughout the conduct of the test. The Physical Fitness Test Program is part of the Army’s continuing effort to maintain the health, readiness, and combat effectiveness of every personnel in service to the people and to the community they served.

𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍, 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐨 – A shared commitment to selfless service united military personnel, local government units, and medical professionals to deliver critical healthcare services to remote, unserved, and underserved communities in the Province of Davao de Oro from May 15-16, 2026.

The two-day medical and dental outreach mission brought together Remote Area Medical (RAM) Philippines, the Municipal Local Government Units (LGUs) of Montevista and New Bataan, the Provincial LGU of Davao de Oro, and the 25th Infantry (Fireball) Battalion, 10th Infantry Division, Philippine Army. Driven by a mutual desire to serve, these agencies synchronized efforts to reach communities with limited access to healthcare.

The mission started on May 15 at Sitio Bagtok, Barangay San Vicente, in Montevista, with full support from Mayor Cyrex Basalo. On May 16, operations moved to Sitio Mission, Barangay Andap, in New Bataan, where Mayor Atty. Mar Bianca Cualing-Brua personally oversaw the activities.

Both operational areas are situated within vulnerable, unserved, and underserved communities that previously served as guerrilla bases for the communist terrorist movement. This joint outreach directly supports the provincial government's ongoing governance and stabilization efforts under the Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC) — OPLAN PAGBABAGO, led by Governor Raul Mabanglo. The initiative aims to bridge governance gaps by systematically delivering essential public services to conflict-affected localities.

Dr. Heidi Sampang, founder and country manager of RAM Philippines, led the contingent of healthcare volunteers. In close coordination with the 25th Infantry Battalion and local chief executives, RAM Philippines deliberately selected these sites to maximize the impact of their specialized care. Residents expressed deep gratitude for the high-quality medical and dental attention provided during the intervention.

Other volunteers of RAM, Philippines are:
- Marie Aileen Frances M. Carlos, MD
- Julianne Frances M. Carlos, RMT
- Rowena Helena A Evangelista, MD
- Marjorie Manabat, MD
- Chernen Galeng, PT
- John Lord M Ruanto, DMD
- Lorna Ruanto, RN
- Lourdes Leticia L Lobregat
- Felicity Grace Ann C. Lim
- Rani Regina M. Wong
- Edgardo Tormis
- Maricel Tormis, RN

The Davao de Oro Court No. 64 (Order of the Amaranth), the Davao de Oro Masonic Lodge No. 443, and the other Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Reservists also provided support on the first day of the mission.

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒 | 𝟐𝟓𝐈𝐁 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐨

CAMP KALAW, Monkayo, Davao de Oro — On 9 May 2026, the 25th Infantry (Fireball) Battalion (25IB) hosted its first Reservist Forum, bringing together reservists from Davao de Oro under the 1103rd Community Defense Center (CDC), 11th Regional Community Defense Group (RCDG), Reserve Command, Philippine Army (RESCOM, PA). The forum carried the theme, “Empowering Reservists: Partners in Nation-Building and Security.”

The activity strengthened coordination between 25IB and its partner reservists and reinforced the reservists’ role in national security, peacebuilding, and disaster response. The forum also enabled 25IB personnel and reservists to build rapport, improve communication, and establish points of contact for follow-on collaborative activities.

Mission-oriented lectures enhanced reservist development and operational readiness. Topics included asymmetric warfare and terrorist threats; the Ready Reserve Affairs (RRA) program and its mandate; reservist promotion; reservist roles in External Security Operations/Territorial Defense Operations (ESO/TDO); External Security and Territorial Defense operations; OPLAN MULAT; and the campaign against United Front Works.

The program concluded with a ceremonial recognition: 35 newly promoted reservists were donned with their ranks, and six newly enlisted reservists were pinned with their initial ranks, affirming their commitment to serve the nation.

A total of 132 personnel attended the activity, including 10 Reserve Commissioned Officers from the 1103rd CDC, 11th RCDG, PA. COL Noli P. Kanashiro, INF (GSC), PA, CDC Director, led the reservist contingent.