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Bishops oppose U.S. intervention
From the Mindanao Examiner blog site (Jan 15): Bishops oppose U.S. interventionBishops from the Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox churches from 6 countries gathered in Davao City in southern...
View ArticleUS says near collision in South China Sea due to Chinese 'inexperience'
From InterAksyon (Jan 16): US says near collision in South China Sea due to Chinese 'inexperience'Chinese operational inexperience and communications difficulties on both sides contributed to a...
View Article'No excuse not to pursue fine for Tubbataha damage'
From Rappler (Jan 16): 'No excuse not to pursue fine for Tubbataha damage'Politics and questions of state immunity should not stop the Philippines from pursuing US government compensation for the...
View ArticleFunds now ready for PHL's 'Light Reaction Regiment' --DND
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 16): Funds now ready for PHL's 'Light Reaction Regiment' --DNDDepartment of National Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said on Thursday that funds for the country's...
View ArticleDND willing to escort Filipino fishermen
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 16): DND willing to escort Filipino fishermenDepartment of National Defense (DND) Secretary Voltaire Gazmin on Thursday said they would be more than willing to...
View Article14 of Israeli-built armored units to act as 'fire support vehicles' --DND
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 16): 14 of Israeli-built armored units to act as 'fire support vehicles' --DNDThe Department of National Defense said on Thursday that 14 out of the 28"armored...
View ArticlePA's 4th Infantry Division successfully tests 'improvised rescue boat'
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 16): PA's 4th Infantry Division successfully tests 'improvised rescue boat'In line with its community development and disaster response mission, the Cagayan De Oro...
View ArticleDND inks contract for 28 Israeli-made 'armored infantry fighting vehicles
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 16): DND inks contract for 28 Israeli-made 'armored infantry fighting vehiclesThe Department of National Defense (DND) has formally signed the contact for the...
View Article2 more rebels surrender to 60th Infantry Battalion
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 16): 2 more rebels surrender to 60th Infantry BattalionTwo more New People's Army (NPA) fighters voluntarily surrendered to the Eastern Mindanao Command's 60th...
View ArticleAFP Chief: Gov't fast-tracking acquisition of modern naval vessels, aircraft
From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 16): AFP Chief: Gov't fast-tracking acquisition of modern naval vessels, aircraftRecognizing that the Philippines is facing many security threats, Armed Forces of...
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CPP: CPP laughs off AFP claim of wiping out NPA in Pampanga
Propaganda statement posted to the CPP Website (Jan 16): CPP laughs off AFP claim of wiping out NPA in PampangaCommunist Party of the Philippines The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) today...
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CPP commiserates with hundreds of thousands of calamity victims in Mindanao...
Propaganda statement posted to the CPP Website (Jan 16): CPP commiserates with hundreds of thousands of calamity victims in Mindanao and Visayas Communist Party of the Philippines The Communist Party...
View ArticleDND chief upbraids China over fishing law
From the Daily Tribune (Jan 17): DND chief upbraids China over fishing lawDefense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin yesterday took a more strident tone against China’s new fishing policy in the disputed South...
View ArticleNorthCot to conduct consultations on GPH-MILF peace process
From MindaNews (Jan 16): NorthCot to conduct consultations on GPH-MILF peace processThe provincial government of North Cotabato will hold massive consultations regarding the peace process between the...
View ArticleAside from ships, DND shopping list includes planes, choppers, APCs
From GMA News (Jan 16): Aside from ships, DND shopping list includes planes, choppers, APCsThe Department of National Defense is looking to buy brand-new aircraft and armored vehicles, and refurbished...
View ArticleArmy bolsters anti-terror force
From the Philippine Daily Inquirer (Jan 16): Army bolsters anti-terror forceThe Philippine Army beefed up its anti-terror force by activating the Light Reaction Regiment Thursday morning at the Fort...
View ArticleWorld sea piracy falls for third straight year
From the Philippine Star (Jan 17): World sea piracy falls for third straight yearKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- World sea piracy fell for a third straight year in 2013, as Somali pirates were curbed by...
View ArticleSoldiers in Yolanda-hit areas rebuild damaged camps
From the Philippine Star (Jan 16): Soldiers in Yolanda-hit areas rebuild damaged campsFORT MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija – Soldiers who are helping the areas hit by typhoon “Yolanda” are also trying to...
View ArticleArmy intel tracking down followers possibly coddling Nur
From the Philippine Star (Jan 16): Army intel tracking down followers possibly coddling NurZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines - Military intelligence units have been tracking down armed followers or groups...
View ArticleWhat If China Did Invade Pag-asa Island?
From The Diplomat (Jan 16): What If China Did Invade Pag-asa Island?by Carl ThayerAn invasion of Pag-asa Island by Chinese forces would certainly be a tragic mistake for China.In the midst of the furor...
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