Philippine Army

The Philippine Army (PA), or officially in Filipino Hukbong Katihan ng Pilipinas, is the main branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) which is responsible for land-based military operations. The current Commanding-General of the Philippine Army is Lt. Gen. Noel Coballes, who assumed office since January 21, 2013.

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