ABOUT THE ARMY
The Philippine Army (PA) or Hukbong Katihan ng Pilipinas is the principal and oldest branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) located at Fort Andres Bonifacio, Taguig City.
Over the course of its 127-year history, the PA serves as the protector of the Filipino people and plays a crucial role in nation-building. With 11 divisions and special units deployed across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the PA is responsible for defending the country through land combat and operations.
As it progresses in its modernization and transformation thrusts, the PA is making strides in accomplishing its mandate as a professional, capable and responsive force provider to the AFP.
ARMY VISION
ARMY 2040: WORLD CLASS. MULTI-MISSION READY. CROSS-DOMAIN CAPABLE.
ARMY CORE PURPOSE
"SERVING THE PEOPLE, SECURING THE LAND"
History
The beginnings of the Filipino land forces dates back before the Spanish and American colonial period. In that time, clans and barangays from different regions form their own armed groups primarily composed of hunters and land fighters. They served as defenders of the tribes or as warriors sent on strike missions against other barangays. On occasions, some clan forces would form alliances to attack more powerful opponents. Conventional weaponry during the pre‐colonial era includes Kris and Kampilan, Blowguns, and Lantaka. War-fare instruments of the Filipino forces continued to develop over time.