53 soldiers, employees honored during AFP 78th anniversary ceremony
From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 20): 53 soldiers, employees honored during AFP 78th anniversary ceremonyThe military honored and feted 53 of its outstanding soldiers and civilian ceremonies during...
View ArticlePaquit gets Medal for Valor
From the Manila Bulletin (Dec 20): Paquit gets Medal for ValorAn Army Scout Ranger killed during the bloody Zamboanga siege in September was bestowed the Medal for Valor (posthumous), the highest award...
View ArticleHumanitarian program for returnees implemented
From the Manila Bulletin (Dec 20): Humanitarian program for returnees implementedBelieved to be the first humanitarian project implemented by the local government unit (LGU) to rebel returnees in the...
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Troops used drones in Zamboanga crisis ops
From the Philippine Star (Dec 20): Troops used drones in Zamboanga crisis opsGovernment forces used drones to conduct spying operations against rogue elements of the Moro National Liberation Front...
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Research Effectiveness: The Case of the Mindanao Conflict
Posted to the Asia Foundation (Dec 20): Research Effectiveness: The Case of the Mindanao ConflictResearch is most useful for development practitioners when it is embedded in the entire endeavor,...
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AFP: Nothing wrong with NPA lightning rally
From the Philippine Star (Dec 20): AFP: Nothing wrong with NPA lightning rallyCPP/NPA/NDF staging a lightning rally at Recto-AvenidaThe Armed Forces of the Philippines does not see anything wrong with...
View ArticleQuestions raised over the awarding of medals
From the Business Mirror (Dec 20): Questions raised over the awarding of medalsAN Army enlisted man, who was killed while providing covering fire to his companions who were repositioning in one of the...
View ArticleNaval 'Yolanda' responders to be feted Sunday
From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 21): Naval 'Yolanda' responders to be feted SundayThe Philippine Navy's Naval Task Group "Tulong Visayas" and Marine Battalion Landing Team 11,one of the military...
View ArticleHouse leader seeks 30% hike in PAF pilot-officers' basic salary
From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 21): House leader seeks 30% hike in PAF pilot-officers' basic salaryTo prevent a brain drain of well-trained military pilots in the country, a House of...
View ArticleCapiz gov. is recipient of AFP's 'Bayanihan' Award
From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 21): Capiz gov. is recipient of AFP's 'Bayanihan' AwardThe Army's 3rd Infantry Division has announced that Gov. Victor A. Tanco of Capiz was among the seven...
View Article93 new Army soldiers get firearms
From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 21): 93 new Army soldiers get firearmsThe Cagayan De Oro City-based 4th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army said it issued service weapons to 93...
View ArticlePN now a more capable force
From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 21): PN now a more capable forceWith the two Gregorio Del Pilar class frigates and three AgustaWestland AW-109 "Power" helicopters now operational and able to carry...
View ArticleTaiwanese tourist abducted in Malaysia found in Philippines
From GMA News (Dec 21): Taiwanese tourist abducted in Malaysia found in PhilippinesA Taiwanese tourist whose husband was reported killed by gunmen in a kidnapping at a Malaysian island resort has been...
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Zamboanga, the Bangsamoro and the southern Philippines peace process
From The Interpreter (Dec 20): Zamboanga, the Bangsamoro and the southern Philippines peace processZamboanga City is one of the most intriguing places in the southern Philippines, where the country's...
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Tourist abducted from Malaysian island rescued
From the Taipei Times (Dec 21): Tourist abducted from Malaysian island rescuedEND OF ORDEAL:Chang An-wei is in extreme shock and suffering from allergies, but is safe after being rescued from her...
View ArticleTaiwanese to RP Marines: Thank you for saving me!
From the Daily Tribune (Dec 22): Taiwanese to RP Marines: Thank you for saving me! A Taiwanese tourist whose husband was killed by gunmen in a kidnapping incident at a Malaysian island resort returned...
View ArticleSaluting Holidays in battlefield
From the Manila Bulletin (Dec 22): Saluting Holidays in battlefieldSoldiers are known for their stamina to withstand rigorous training, endurance to be away from their loved ones while in the...
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Communists slam AFP chief’s Christmas ceasefire comment
From the Philippine Daily Inquirer (Dec 21): Communists slam AFP chief’s Christmas ceasefire commentAFP Chief of Staff General Emmanuel Bautista/ AFP Public Affairs OfficeThe Communist Party of the...
View ArticlePeace benefits Mindanao farmers
From the Philippine Star (Dec 21): Peace benefits Mindanao farmersThe absence of any encounter this year between the military and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front has helped farmers in Central...
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West Point grad appointed BI commissioner
From Rappler (Dec 21): West Point grad appointed BI commissionerPERMANENT. Siegfred Mison is now the commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration. Photo from the Malcolm Law websiteMalacañang on Saturday,...
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