AFP modernization to protect PHL’s territorial integrity
From the Business Mirror (Jun 24): AFP modernization to protect PHL’s territorial integrityThe government should ensure the successful implementation of the revised Armed Forces modernization program...
View ArticleNPA, Army clash anew in Iloilo
From the Manila Bulletin (Jun 24): NPA, Army clash anew in IloiloThe Philippine Army’s 82nd Infantry Battalion (82IB) and the New People’s Army (NPA) once again clashed in Leon, Iloilo. Lieutenant...
View ArticleThis time, no flip-flopping on MILF deal, Palace vows
From the Manila Standard Today (Jun 24): This time, no flip-flopping on MILF deal, Palace vowsAfter being accused by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front of flip-flopping on the issue of wealth-sharing,...
View ArticleArmy, rebels clash anew in Samar town
From the Leyte Samar Daily Express (Jun 25): Army, rebels clash anew in Samar townElements of the Army’s 87th Infantry Battalion have encountered members of the New People’s Army in a Samar town last...
View ArticleLetter-to-the-Editor: Second-class officers’ in the Philippine military
Letter-to-the-Editor in the Philippine Daily Inquirer (Jun 24): ‘Second-class officers’ in the Philippine militaryThis is a reaction to Ramon J. Farolan’s column titled “The ROTC program and a citizen...
View ArticleAFP Chief leads WESMINCOM inauguration of 3 infra projects
From the Philippine Information Agency (Jun 24): AFP Chief leads WESMINCOM inauguration of 3 infra projectsThe Western Mindanao Command (WESMINCOM) has recently inaugurated three new and rehabilitated...
View ArticleWitnesses bare events leading to kidnapping of filmmaking sisters
From the Philippine Daily Inquirer (Jun 25): Witnesses bare events leading to kidnapping of filmmaking sistersA day before they were abducted in Patikul, Sulu, the Bansil sisters spent the night in the...
View ArticleArmy official sacked
From the Visayan Daily Star (Jun 25): Army official sackedThe death of five Army soldiers in an encounter with suspected New People’s Army rebels last month in Brgy. Camindangan, Sipalay City, led to...
View Article5 soldiers wounded in rebel clash in Zamboanga Sur
From the Mindanao Examiner (Jun 25): 5 soldiers wounded in rebel clash in Zamboanga SurFive government soldiers were wounded in a clash Tuesday with communist rebels in the southern Philippine province...
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Responding to ex-NPA leader's call, supporters surrender en masse
From InterAksyon (Jun 25): Responding to ex-NPA leader's call, supporters surrender en masseA New People's Army camp in Eastern Visayas (photo from the NDF-EV Blogspot page)A day after a former New...
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Search for pilots of downed PAF plane shifts to retrieval operations
From InterAksyon (Jun 25): Search for pilots of downed PAF plane shifts to retrieval operationsDivers recover debris from the OV-10 Bronco that crashed off Palawan in this photo courtesy of the Coast...
View ArticleFrustrated at slow pace of talks, chief govt negotiator with Reds quits
From InterAksyon (Jun 25): Frustrated at slow pace of talks, chief govt negotiator with Reds quitsThe chairman of the government panel to peace talks with communist rebels has resigned, citing his...
View ArticlePAF identifies missing OV-10 pilots
From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 25): PAF identifies missing OV-10 pilotsPhilippine Air Force spokesperson Miguel Ernesto Okol Tuesday formally identified the two missing pilots of the OV-10...
View ArticlePalace reiterates its willingness to talk peace with communist rebels
From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 25): Palace reiterates its willingness to talk peace with communist rebelsMalacanang said it remains open to negotiating peace with the communist rebels despite the...
View ArticleEx-AFP chief's unexplained wealth forfeited
From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 25): Ex-AFP chief's unexplained wealth forfeitedThe Sandiganbayan has granted the petition for forfeiture filed by the Office of the Ombudsman in 2005 against...
View ArticlePadilla stays as chief negotiator to ensure smooth transition -- OPAPP
From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 25): Padilla stays as chief negotiator to ensure smooth transition -- OPAPPThe Office of Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) on Tuesday said that...
View ArticleNorth Cotabato guv creates Task Force Barko-Barko amid heightened conflict
From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 25): North Cotabato guv creates Task Force Barko-Barko amid heightened conflictTo bring back peace in a conflict-stricken town in North Cotabato, Gov....
View Article262 families flee due to encounter in Compostela Valley
From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 25): 262 families flee due to encounter in Compostela Valley At least 262 families with 700 individuals left their homes following skirmishes between government...
View ArticleSoldiers, Bayanihan Team facilitate activities for farmers
From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 25): Soldiers, Bayanihan Team facilitate activities for farmersTroops from the 11th Infantry (Lapu-Lapu) Battalion of the Philippine Army based in GuihulnganCity,...
View ArticleEx-CPLA leader hurt in grenade blast in Isabela
From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 25): Ex-CPLA leader hurt in grenade blast in IsabelaA former high ranking leader of the Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (CPLA) was injured on Monday in a...
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