40 Infantry "Magiting" Battalion

06/10/2026

𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝗶𝘂𝘄𝗶 𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮 (𝗔𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼) 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗽 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗮 𝗸𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗮- 𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗻𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗶 𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗽𝘆𝗼.

15/09/2026

14/09/2026

Apollo - Alpha Company, 40IB, 6ID, PA
𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲, 𝟒𝟎𝐈𝐁, 𝟔𝐈𝐃, 𝐏𝐀
Charlie "Chimera" Company, 40IB, 6ID, PA

14/09/2026

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

COL ROMEO N BAUTISTA JR. III INF (GSC) PA, Acting Brigade Commander, 602nd Infantry Brigade, together with LTC ERWIN JAY E DUMAGHAN INF (GSC) PA, Commanding Officer, 40th Infantry Battalion, engaged in dialogues with Local Chief Executives (LCEs) and Election Officers (EOs) within the unit’s Area of Operations to discuss the prevailing situation and strengthen coordination during the conduct of the 2026 BARMM Parliamentary Elections.

COL BAUTISTA likewise held a dialogue with the GPH-MILF Joint Peace and Security Team (JPST) Quick Response Team, currently positioned at the unit's headquarters for monitoring and immediate coordination. He emphasized the importance of timely information-sharing, clear communication, and close coordination among security and peace stakeholders to ensure a prompt and appropriate response to developments on the ground.

These engagements reinforced coordination among the AFP, local authorities, election officials, JPST, and other stakeholders supporting the GPH-MILF peace and normalization process, including OPAPRU, contributing to the continued promotion of peace, stability, and security within the communities throughout the electoral period.







Apollo - Alpha Company, 40IB, 6ID, PA
𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲, 𝟒𝟎𝐈𝐁, 𝟔𝐈𝐃, 𝐏𝐀
Charlie "Chimera" Company, 40IB, 6ID, PA

14/09/2026

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗕𝗣𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

As the 2026 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections take place today, the 40th Infantry Battalion continues to perform its security duties within its Area of Operations (AO) to help ensure a peaceful, orderly and credible election.

Security personnel are strategically deployed in coordination with the COMELEC, PNP, local government units, and other stakeholders, with emphasis on safeguarding voters, election personnel, and the integrity of the electoral process.

The presence of security forces aims to provide a secure environment where every voter can freely and safely exercise their right to vote. The unit continues to monitor potential security threats, maintain close coordination with local authorities, and respond promptly when necessary.

The 40th Infantry Battalion remains committed to protecting the people, maintaining peace and order, and supporting the conduct of a safe, peaceful, and credible electoral process.







Apollo - Alpha Company, 40IB, 6ID, PA
𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲, 𝟒𝟎𝐈𝐁, 𝟔𝐈𝐃, 𝐏𝐀
Charlie "Chimera" Company, 40IB, 6ID, PA