From the Philippine News Agency (Feb 5): 1,043 candidates file for Army recruitment program
In line with its efforts to recruit quality personnel for its roster, the Zamboanga Del Sur-based 1st Infantry Division announced that 1,043 individuals have applied for its yearly Candidate Soldier (CS) program.
Capt. Jefferson Mamauag, 1st Infantry Division spokesperson, said that applicants are from Zamboanga, Lanao and Basilan.
CS applicants must not be less than five feet in height, possess no physical deformities, tattoo, ear pierced and not color blind, with normal blood pressure and dental health, must pass the PAATB (Philippine Army Aptitude Test Batter) by scoring 80 points.
Major Gen. Felicito Virgilio M. Trinidad, Jr., 1st Infantry Division commander, said that only the best and smartest will be recruited in order to carry out the Army’s tradition of service above self, effective community servants, human right protectors, disciplined and motivated, all in keeping with the vision towards “a world-class Army that is a source of national pride."
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=612718
In line with its efforts to recruit quality personnel for its roster, the Zamboanga Del Sur-based 1st Infantry Division announced that 1,043 individuals have applied for its yearly Candidate Soldier (CS) program.
Capt. Jefferson Mamauag, 1st Infantry Division spokesperson, said that applicants are from Zamboanga, Lanao and Basilan.
CS applicants must not be less than five feet in height, possess no physical deformities, tattoo, ear pierced and not color blind, with normal blood pressure and dental health, must pass the PAATB (Philippine Army Aptitude Test Batter) by scoring 80 points.
Major Gen. Felicito Virgilio M. Trinidad, Jr., 1st Infantry Division commander, said that only the best and smartest will be recruited in order to carry out the Army’s tradition of service above self, effective community servants, human right protectors, disciplined and motivated, all in keeping with the vision towards “a world-class Army that is a source of national pride."
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=612718