Zambo mayor cites authorities for MNLF detainees’ successful transfer
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 6): Zambo mayor cites authorities for MNLF detainees’ successful transferMayor Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar has expressed gratitude to concerned authorities for the...
View ArticleAFP chief confident that successor will follow his strategic direction
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 6): AFP chief confident that successor will follow his strategic directionDespite his impending retirement this coming July, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)...
View ArticlePHL-U.S. talks on Tubbataha compensation suspended pending SC resolution
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 6): PHL-U.S. talks on Tubbataha compensation suspended pending SC resolutionNegotiations for compensation by the United States to the Philippinesfor the damage...
View ArticleNorway FM to visit PHL Jan 7-9
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 6): Norway FM to visit PHL Jan 7-9Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende will be in the Philippinesfrom January 7 to 9 to hold talks with Philippine officials on...
View Article2014 marks beginning of AFP's gradual transition to territorial defense
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 6): 2014 marks beginning of AFP's gradual transition to territorial defenseAs the military expedites its modernization efforts, Armed Forces of the...
View ArticlePA plans to build 'Lego' type homes for soldiers
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 6): PA plans to build 'Lego' type homes for soldiersIn a bid to provide more decent housing for its officers and enlisted personnel, the Philippine Army on Monday...
View ArticleCPP/NDF: Oplan Bayanihan kag Negros first policy ni Maranon, gutom,...
Posted to the CPP Website (Jan 6): Oplan Bayanihan kag Negros first policy ni Maranon, gutom, dislokasyon ang bungahon!Frank Fernandez Spokesperson NDFP Negros Island Chapter Ang National Democratic...
View ArticleMILF: Moros and non-Moros in Lanao Norte stress the need to resolve ‘rido’...
Posted to the MILF Website (Jan 6): Moros and non-Moros in Lanao Norte stress the need to resolve ‘rido’ under BangsamoroThe ambush of former Mayor Abdul Malik Manamparan of Nunungan town in Lanao del...
View ArticleArmy claims ESTOCA control
From the Visayan Daily Star (Jan 6): Army claims ESTOCA controlCol. Jon Aying, 303rdInfantry Brigade commander, said yesterday that they were able to take control “tactically” of the ESTOCA...
View ArticleNPA rebel strength in fade out, says AFP
From the Manila Times (Jan 6): NPA rebel strength in fade out, says AFPTHE leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) claimed that the communist New People’s Army (NPA) has failed in its...
View ArticleSulu Sultanate offers ‘win-win solution’ in Sabah row
From the Manila Times (Jan 6): Sulu Sultanate offers ‘win-win solution’ in Sabah rowThe Sultanate of Sulu and North Borneo on Monday offered the Malaysia government what it said is a “win-win solution”...
View ArticleBIFF extorts from NIA project in Cotabato town – Army
From the Manila Bulletin (Jan 6): BIFF extorts from NIA project in Cotabato town – ArmyThe Army in North Cotabato has accused a rebel group of extorting some P3 million from the contractor of a...
View ArticleBIFF member gunned down in Pikit clash
From the Philippine Star (Jan 6): BIFF member gunned down in Pikit clashSoldiers gunned down a member of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in another encounter past 4 p.m. Sunday...
View ArticleAFP gradually boosting territorial defense
From the Philippine Daily Inquirer (Jan 6): AFP gradually boosting territorial defenseArmed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Emmanuel Bautista. INQUIRER FILE PHOTOThe military is in...
View ArticleNPA protracted struggle is ‘utter madness,’ ‘criminal act’
Letter to the editor in the Philippine Daily Inquirer (Jan 5): NPA protracted struggle is ‘utter madness,’ ‘criminal act’I felt dismayed seeing the picture of Jorge Madlos in the Inquirer (Across the...
View Article‘Ka’ Satur of Bayan Muna remains champion of the cause of the poor
From the Business Mirror (Jan 5): ‘Ka’ Satur of Bayan Muna remains champion of the cause of the poorIn Photo: Bayan Muna national President Satur Ocampo wears a yellow Bayan Muna top during an...
View ArticleAnother New Year, another AFP chief
Op/Ed piece/column in the Philippine Daily Inquirer (Jan 5): Another New Year, another AFP chief (ByRamon Farolan)Let me commend the Philippine Navy’s Civil Military Operations Group headed by Col....
View ArticleAFP donates P300,000 to Sagip Kapamilya
From the Business Mirror (Jan 6): AFP donates P300,000 to Sagip KapamilyaTHE Armed Forces turned over on Monday more than P300,000 in cash donations that was raised through various charity projects...
View ArticleMilitary to start second phase of IPSP ‘Bayanihan’
From the Daily Tribune (Jan 7): Military to start second phase of IPSP ‘Bayanihan’The second phase of the military’s internal peace and security plan (IPSP) “Bayanihan” will start this year with the...
View ArticleNoy has final say on PA leadership — AFP chief
From the Daily Tribune (Jan 7): Noy has final say on PA leadership — AFP chiefThe selection process for the next chief of the 80,000-strong Philippine Army (PA) has started, but Armed Forces of the...
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