9th Infantry Division (Philippines)
The 9th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, known officially as the Spear Division, is the Philippine Army's primary infantry unit assigned to combat communist insurgency in the Bicol Region.
| 9th Infantry Division | |
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Unit Seal of the 9ID. | |
| Active | October 1, 2004 – Present |
| Country | Philippines |
| Branch | Philippine Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Conventional Warfare Anti-Guerrilla Operations |
| Size | 3 Brigade |
| Part of | Philippine Army (Since 2004) |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp Elias Angeles, Pili, Camarines Sur, Philippines |
| Nickname(s) | Spear Division |
| Motto(s) | Second to None |
| Mascot(s) | Spear |
| Anniversaries | October 1 |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | BGen. Jaime A. Abawag Jr., PA. |
| Notable commanders | BGen Santiago Prejido AFP |
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