Kidnapping raps up vs Sayyaf leader
From the Sun Star-Zamboanga (Jan 9): Kidnapping raps up vs Sayyaf leaderCRIMINAL charges were filed against an Abu Sayyaf leader and several others in connection with last month’s kidnapping of fish...
View ArticleMILF: Bangsamoro Transition Commission visits Banda Aceh
From the MILF Website (Jan 10): Bangsamoro Transition Commission visits Banda AcehThe Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) in partnerhip with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)...
View ArticleMILF: Editorial -- Trustworthiness counts much in peace talks
From the MILF Website (Jan 8): Trustworthiness counts much in peace talksIt is not always true to say that you cannot trust your “enemy”. Anybody can be trusted; it only depends on the degree and level...
View ArticleMILF asks MNLF to help in formulating Bangsamoro law
From the Philippine Star (Jan 9): MILF asks MNLF to help in formulating Bangsamoro lawThe Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has urged the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) to help in the...
View Article2 angles probed in Basilan bombing
From the Philippine Star (Jan 9): 2 angles probed in Basilan bombingAuthorities suspect that the animosity between the Abu Sayyaf and militiamen in the community, or old grudges among members and...
View ArticleNo indiscriminate assault in Basilan, troops say
From the Philippine Star (Jan 9): No indiscriminate assault in Basilan, troops sayThe military on Thursday vehemently denied reports it launched indiscriminate aerial assault that wounded two...
View ArticleRebels torch dump truck in North Cotabato
From the Philippine Star (Jan 9): Rebels torch dump truck in North CotabatoCommunist rebels on Wednesday commandeered in Tulunan town and torched a dump truck filled with sand and gravel.Senior...
View ArticleNew US envoy to visit PMA this weekend
From the Philippine Star (Jan 9): New US envoy to visit PMA this weekendNewly-designated US ambassador to the Philippines Phillip Goldberg is visiting the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) on...
View ArticleClose encounter with Sulu gunmen
From the Star Online (Jan 9): Close encounter with Sulu gunmenKOTA KINABALU: Sulu intruders started firing at Malaysian security forces on March 1 after threatening them to get out of “their land” in...
View Article‘Army fails to destroy NPA movement in NegOr'
From the Visayan Daily Star (Jan 10): ‘Army fails to destroy NPA movement in NegOr'The National Democratic Front, through its NDF-Negros spokesperson, Frank Fernandez, said that the 302nd Infantry...
View ArticleNPA tumira sa Agusan Sur
From the Mindanao Examiner blog site (Jan 10): NPA tumira sa Agusan Sur (NPA scores in Agusan Sur)Tinambangan kahapon ng mga hinihinalang New People’s Army ang isang grupo ng mga sundalo at parak sa...
View Article7 soldiers wounded in NPA ambush in South
From the Mindanao Examiner blog site (Jan 10): 7 soldiers wounded in NPA ambush in SouthAt least 7 government soldiers were reported wounded in a clash Friday with communist rebels in southern...
View Article9 soldiers wounded in NPA ambush
From the Business Mirror (Jan 10): NINE government troops were wounded on Thursday after they were ambushed by suspected New People’s Army guerrillas.The troops were returning to their camps after...
View ArticleRP blasts China over new fishing law
From the Daily Tribune (Jan 11): RP blasts China over new fishing lawBeijing fires back, says fishing rule adheres to international lawThe Philippines yesterday denounced a new Chinese law that Manila...
View ArticleSouth Korean troop seeks to renew friendship through Leyte's recovery mission
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 10): South Korean troop seeks to renew friendship through Leyte's recovery missionSouth Korean Armed Forces is eyeing to strengthen ties with Philippine government...
View Article3 NPA rebels surrender to military forces in Davao del Sur
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 10): 3 NPA rebels surrender to military forces in Davao del SurThree New People’s Army fighters voluntarily surrendered to the 39th Infantry Battalion of the...
View ArticlePCG commandant now a three-star general
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 10): PCG commandant now a three-star generalPresident Benigno S. Aquino III has approved the promotion of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Rear Admiral...
View ArticlePhilippine Army to get 400 brand-new light rocket launchers
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 10): Philippine Army to get 400 brand-new light rocket launchersIn line with its modernization program, the Philippine Army (PA) on Friday announced that it will be...
View ArticlePA has anti-armor capability
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 10): PA has anti-armor capabilityNot many people are aware of it but the Philippine Army, despite its small size, has an anti-armor capability.This capability...
View ArticleNavy pleased with support of AW-109 suppliers
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 10): Navy pleased with support of AW-109 suppliersThe Philippine Navy has expressed its appreciation to AgustaWestland, the manufacturer and supplier of its three...
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