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Inquirer.net - Nov 13, 2026

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — Fresh from a grueling 30-day training on close-quarters combat and hostage rescue, 94 newly minted Army privates are officially joining the ranks of the 10th Infantry Division to bolster its territorial defense operations in Mindanao. Maj. Ruben Gadut told the Inquirer the new troopers—93 men and one woman—capped off

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