THE Philippine Army needs a total of 13,910 new troops for 2017 to fill up various Army units throughout the country, a military official announced on Wednesday. Col. Benjamin Hao, Army spokesman, said the Army will be recruiting at least 349 officers (2nd Lieutenants); 8,892 soldiers for the special quota as approved by the President; 1,069 soldiers for the newly organized 54th Engineer Brigade; and 3,600 soldiers representing the annual quota replacement in the Army. “Most number of new recruits will fill up the Army infantry, cavalry and artillery units. All interested applicants are advised to visit Army recruitment centers in Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila; Camp Lapu-Lapu, Cebu City; and Camp Evangelista in Cagayan de Oro City. They may also visit the Army website at www.army.mil.ph for further details.

Source: Manila Times March 01, 2017 14:15 UTC