Description

The Philippine Marine Corps' history unfolded during the
incumbency of President Elpidio Quirino. Pursuant to AFP General
Order Nr. 319 dated November 2, 1950, the organization of "A"
Company, 1st Marine Battalion as a unit of the Philippine Naval
Patrol was authorized and thus, the Philippine Marines was formed.
However, it was under the mandate of the then Secretary of National
Defense Ramon Magsaysay that "A" Company was activated on November 7, 1950 at the Naval Operating Base in Cavite.