Carrying the banner of the Philippine Army, the "Manunudla" shooting contingent is currently competing at the 34th ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet (AARM) 2026 in Terendak, Malaysia — an event being hosted by the Malaysian Army from November 7 to 18, 2026, the Philippine Army announced.
According to the Philippine Army, a total of 601 participants from armies across the ASEAN region are taking part in the meet, which features 24 scheduled matches running through November 16, 2026.
Competition Categories and Theme
The Philippine Army said its shooters are entered in five competitive categories: rifle, carbine, men's pistol, women's pistol, and machine gun. The falling plate competition has been designated as this year's highlight event.
The 34th AARM is held under the theme "Unity in Diversity" and marks Terendak's return as host venue for the first time since 2018.
Strong Track Record Heading Into the Meet
The Manunudla contingent arrives with a notable competitive history. At the 33rd AARM staged in Singapore, Philippine Army shooters dominated nearly all categories, according to the Philippine Army.
At the 32nd AARM in 2024, held at Camp O'Donnell in Capas, Tarlac, the Manunudla squad claimed championship titles in four categories — Carbine, Women's Pistol, Machine Gun, and Rifle.
Senior Officials to Attend Parallel Leadership Meetings
On the sidelines of the rifle meet, Army Chief Lieutenant General Donald M. Gumiran is scheduled to attend the ASEAN Chiefs of Army Multilateral Meeting (ACAMM), also being hosted by the Malaysian Army. Army Command Sergeant Major CMS Marvin M. Jurane is likewise set to join the Army Sergeants Major Annual Meeting (ASMAM), the Philippine Army said.
The Philippine Army added that its participation in the AARM alongside these leadership-level engagements reflects its commitment to professional military cooperation across the region.
Source: Philippine Army (PAO, ETC)