4 Cabinet members bypassed by CA; 88 AFP senior officers confirmed
From the Business Mirror (Dec 18): 4 Cabinet members bypassed by CA; 88 AFP senior officers confirmedAt least four ranking Aquino Cabinet officials long seeking congressional confirmation were bypassed...
View ArticleMilitary counterterrorist unit gets new commander
From the Business Mirror (Dec 18): Military counterterrorist unit gets new commanderA BEMEDALLED officer has been named commander of the Army Special Operations Command, (Socom) replacing Maj. Gen....
View ArticleGov't peace panel sees January signing of 'normalization' annex
From the Philippine Star (Dec 18): Gov't peace panel sees January signing of 'normalization' annexThe government (GPH) peace panel on Wednesday said that it expects the normalization annex in the...
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After sea incident, China praises ties with US
From the Philippine Star (Dec 18): After sea incident, China praises ties with USIn this Nov. 26, 2013, photo, computer screens display a map showing the outline of China's new air defense zone in the...
View ArticleAFP: ‘Yolanda’ wreaked havoc on NPA ranks
From the Philippine Daily Inquirer (Dec 18): AFP: ‘Yolanda’ wreaked havoc on NPA ranksSupertyphoon “Yolanda” “disrupted the organization” of communist insurgents in Eastern Visayas and other areas hit...
View ArticleRebel factions clash over territory
From the Manila Standard Today (Dec 18): Rebel factions clash over territoryLOCAL Army brigade commanders and leaders of some 200 fighters of the Moro National Liberation Front have agreed to disengage...
View ArticleGovernment troops scores vs NPA in Samar
From the Philippine Information Agency (Dec 18): Government troops scores vs NPA in SamarDespite of these trying and challenging times and people of the Eastern Visayas are reeling from the devastating...
View ArticleMILF: BTC members engage experts on Shariah, Taxation
From the MILF Website (Dec 19): BTC members engage experts on Shariah, TaxationTwo committees of the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) held separate sessions with knowledgeable persons in the...
View ArticlePeace road breaks ground
From the Philippine Information Agency (Dec 19): Peace road breaks groundA common ground was set for both forces of the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa-Pilipinas-Revolutionary Proletarian...
View ArticleClan war erupts in Basilan province
From the Mindanao Examiner blog site (Dec 19): Clan war erupts in Basilan provinceFour people were wounded in a clash between two warring Muslim clans in the southern Philippine province of Basilan,...
View ArticleAFP chief Bautista says communists’ 4-day truce is too short
From InterAksyon (Dec 19): AFP chief Bautista says communists’ 4-day truce is too shortEven as the government has yet to act on a recommendation to declare a suspension of military operations for the...
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3 brand new choppers for West PH Sea
From Rappler (Dec 19): 3 brand new choppers for West PH SeaNEW CHOPPERS: The wife of defense secretary Voltaire Gazmin performs the ceremonial pouring of the champagne. Photo from Armed Forces of the...
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Chopper carrying AFP chief makes emergency landing
From Rappler (Dec 19): Chopper carrying AFP chief makes emergency landingEMERGENCY LANDING: Military chief General Emmanuel Bautista was forced to make an emergency landing last week. PAF photoArmed...
View ArticleCanadian Royal Armed Forces hold medical mission in Antique town
From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 19): Canadian Royal Armed Forces hold medical mission in Antique townAlmost 500 patients in four remote barangays in the municipality of Tibiaoreceived treatment in...
View ArticlePA showcases capabilities during AFP Thanksgiving Day
From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 19): PA showcases capabilities during AFP Thanksgiving DayAs the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) celebrated its Thanksgiving Day, the Philippine Army...
View Article3 naval helicopters to boost capabilities of Gregorio Del Pilar frigates
From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 19): 3 naval helicopters to boost capabilities of Gregorio Del Pilar frigatesThe commissioning of the three AgustaWestland AW-109 "Power" helicopters Thursday, will...
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CPP: Kerry visit heightens tensions to justify increased US presence, weapons...
From the CPP Website (Dec 19): Kerry visit heightens tensions to justify increased US presence, weapons buildup—CPPCommunist Party of the Philippines The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)...
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Video Report: Increased US troops won't change anything: Trillanes
From ABS-CBN (Dec 19): Video Report: Increased US troops won't change anything: Trillanes MANILA - Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV believes the increased rotational presence of American troops in the...
View ArticleAFP confers medals on officers in Zambo ops vs. MNLF
From GMA News (Dec 19): AFP confers medals on officers in Zambo ops vs. MNLFOver a hundred military officers received medals on Thursday for the successful operations against Moro National Liberation...
View ArticleDND orders faster granting of awards to heroic soldiers
From the Philippine Star (Dec 19): DND orders faster granting of awards to heroic soldiersDefense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin on Thursday ordered the military to fast-track the validation and granting of...
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