AW-109s to make first shipboard deployment before end of 1Q
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 7): AW-109s to make first shipboard deployment before end of 1QThe Philippine Navy (PN) on Tuesday announced that the three AgustaWestland AW-109 "Power"...
View ArticleSulu invasion: Court hears testimonies in prison
From the Free Malaysia Times (Jan 7): Sulu invasion: Court hears testimonies in prisonThe prosecution’s first witness said that he did not take part in the negotiations with the leader of the...
View Article'Group was trying to TAKE OVER Sabah'
From the Malaysia Chronicle (Jan 7): 'Group was trying to TAKE OVER Sabah'THE group of 30 persons charged with offences linked to last year's Lahad Datu armed incursion were trying to wrest control...
View ArticleGovernment serious in addressing causes of rebellion in Mindanao, says Palace
From the Philippine News Agency: Government serious in addressing causes of rebellion in Mindanao, says PalaceMalacanang said it remains committed to continue addressing the systemic and institutional...
View ArticlePA eyes increase in LRB size
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 7): PA eyes increase in LRB size After the Light Reaction Battalion (LRB) of the Philippine Army showed its efficiency during the so-called ZamboangaCity siege...
View ArticleGazmin says AFP modernization to gain more momentum
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 7): Gazmin says AFP modernization to gain more momentumDepartment of National Defense (DND) Secretary Voltaire Gazmin on Tuesday said the modernization of the Armed...
View ArticleMilitary units pursuing ASG group in Basilan
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 7): Military units pursuing ASG group in Basilan Military units on Tuesday were chasing 11 suspected members of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) spotted heading to Sibubong...
View ArticleGov’t yields to MILF demand for quick deal
From the Daily Tribune (Jan 8): Gov’t yields to MILF demand for quick dealThe government is yielding to the demand of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) for the rushing of the comprehensive peace...
View ArticleResumption of peace talks dim–NDF chief
From the Business Mirror (Jan 8): Resumption of peace talks dim–NDF chiefTHE prospects or resuming peace negotiations between the National Democratic Front (NDF) and the government are dim. Thus...
View ArticleYoungsters injured in ‘chopper attack
From Malaya (Jan 8): Youngsters injured in ‘chopper attackTWO young civilians were injured in an air strike conducted by an Air Force attack helicopter against a group of Abu Sayyaf terrorists in Al...
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Light reax forces to be strengthened
From Malaya (Jan 8): Light reax forces to be strengthenedTHE military will be doubling the strength of the elite Light Reaction Battalion that saw action in the successful operations against Moro...
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MILF: Bangsamoro Transition Commission Continues its Sessions with Experts
From the MILF Website (Jan 7): Bangsamoro Transition Commission Continues its Sessions with ExpertsWith just a day into the new Gregorian year of 2014, the Committee on Political Autonomy of the...
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Photo: New People’s Army fighters in Negros
Posted to the Visayan Daily Star (Jan 8): Photo: New People’s Army fighters in NegrosNew People’s Army fighters in NegrosIsland marking the Communist Party of the Philippinesfounding anniversary...
View ArticleNDF hits priests’ participation in CMPAG
From the Visayan Daily Star (Jan 8): NDF hits priests’ participation in CMPAGThe National Democratic Front-Negros has condemned the “active participation” of some priests who are members of the...
View ArticleAbu attacks Basilan village after assault on its leaders
From the Philippine Star (Jan 8): Abu attacks Basilan village after assault on its leadersThe Abu Sayyaf attacked a coastal village in Basilan at noon yesterday in an apparent retaliation for last...
View ArticleThe real people’s liberation
From the Philippine Information Agency (Jan 6): The real people’s liberation Clad in a Philippine Army type B uniform, Awing (not his real name) silently watched the verdant hills around him. The...
View ArticleSouth Korean troops to stay for a year, fix roads in Leyte
From InterAksyon (Jan 8): South Korean troops to stay for a year, fix roads in LeyteHundreds of troops from South Korea arrived in Leyte shortly before the New Year, on December 28. Thanks to their...
View ArticleArmed men seize, torch hauler truck in North Cotabato
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 8): Armed men seize, torch hauler truck in North CotabatoArmed men believed to be extortionist carjacked a dump truck owned by a private construction firm in a...
View ArticleFormer peace negotiator calls for MILF-MNLF collaboration
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 8): Former peace negotiator calls for MILF-MNLF collaboration A leading peace advocate in Mindanao on Wednesday urged leaders of both the Moro Islamic Liberation...
View ArticleDFA checking China’s new maritime regulation on WPS
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 8): DFA checking China’s new maritime regulation on WPSThe Philippines is checking on reports of a new Chinese regulation requiring foreign vessels to seek China’s...
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