UPGRADED.Officials of the Armor "Pambato" Division leadership attends the blessing ceremony for the newly upgraded six Armored Combat Vehicles (ACV-300) and seven re-powered Simba Fighting Vehicles at Camp O'Donnell, Sta. Lucia, Capas, Tarlac on Wednesday (Jan.25, 2023). PA chief Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. earlier lauded newly appointed Armor Division commander Maj. Gen. Facundo Palafox IV for allocating funds for the upgrade of vital armor assets. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Army) MANILA - In line with ongoing upgrades in the military, the Philippine Army's (PA) Armor Division on Wednesday presented 13 newly modernized armored vehicles to PA commander Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. These consist of six newly upgraded armored combat vehicles (ACV-300) and seven re-powered Simba fighting vehicles, PA spokesperson Col. Xerxes Trinidad said Thursday. Enclosed weapon stations were integrated into the six ACV-300s while the seven Simba fighting vehicles received upgraded eng