Philippine, Malaysian armies prepare for LAND MALPHI 24/2026 drills

The Philippine Army’s 10th Infantry Division hosted an advance party from the Malaysian Army for a two-day preparatory activity ahead of the upcoming LAND MALPHI 24/2026 exercises at Camp General Manuel T. Yan Sr. in Mawab, Davao de Oro on 12–13 May 2026.

The Malaysian delegation was led by Lt. Col. Wazir Syafiq Bin Nodin, commanding officer of the 6th Royal Malay Regiment, who paid a courtesy call on Maj. Gen. Alvin Luzon as part of the coordination and planning phase of the bilateral military engagement scheduled next month.

During the visit, the Malaysian Army advance party, assisted by 10ID personnel, conducted reconnaissance and site surveys of training facilities, billeting areas, conference venues, and other key locations to ensure the smooth conduct of the exercises. Both sides also held coordination meetings and planning sessions for the joint activities.

LAND MALPHI 24/2026 is an annual bilateral training engagement alternately hosted by the Philippine Army and the Malaysian Army aimed at strengthening defense cooperation and enhancing interoperability in territorial defense and counterinsurgency warfare operations.

The exercise proper will feature subject matter expert exchanges, cross-training activities, table-top exercises, staff exercises, and command post exercises focused on combined arms operations and battle staff planning.

Luzon said sustained military engagements help strengthen interoperability and professional ties between partner nations.

“Preparatory engagements such as this enable both armies to establish effective coordination mechanisms and ensure the successful conduct of LAND MALPHI 24/2026. More importantly, it strengthens interoperability, mutual trust, and enduring partnership between the Philippine Army and the Malaysian Army in addressing shared security challenges,” Luzon said.

The 10th Infantry Division said it remains committed to advancing international military engagements that promote operational excellence and regional defense cooperation.