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THE 10TH Infantry “Agila” Division goes high-tech to bridge the communication hole in Mindanao’s most rugged terrains.
Major General Alvin Luzon, 10ID commander, led the formal signing of a partnership with the University of Mindanao (UM) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST XI) on May 6, 2026.
The collaboration facilities on Project AgilaCom, a sophisticated built-in communications system designed to guarantee troopers by no means lose contact, even in essentially the most geographically remoted and conflict-prone areas.
Unlike customary radio methods, Project AgilaCom contains a single platform that connects completely different communication channels, dwell GPS monitoring to monitor troop actions with precision, voice capabilities powered by WebRTC and military-grade mutual Transport Layer Security (mTLS) to forestall enemy interception.
The system is the brainchild of the University of Mindanao’s analysis workforce, funded by the DOST-PCIEERD Research and Development Initiative, and fine-tuned via the operational experience of the 10th Signal (Masaligan) Battalion.
During the signing on the UM Matina Campus, University president Dr. Guillermo Torres Jr. and VP for Research Maria Linda Arquiza emphasised that academia has a significant position in nationwide safety.
By lending their technical experience, the college helps create home-grown options for the Philippine Army.Major General Luzon hailed the undertaking as a “best practice” for the division, noting that fashionable warfare is as a lot about information as it’s about boots on the bottom.
“Project AgilaCom demonstrates the importance of collaboration between the military, academia, and government agencies,” Maj. Gen. Luzon mentioned. “We are developing mission-oriented technologies that will directly enhance the operational readiness and situational awareness of our troops.”
The initiative aligns with the broader Philippine Army modernization program. By involving the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT XI), the undertaking ensures that the know-how shouldn’t be solely safe but additionally appropriate with nationwide digital infrastructure.