37 leftist rebels yield to govt in S. Philippines
From the Gobal Times (Apr 18): 37 leftist rebels yield to govt in S. PhilippinesOver 30 alleged members of the leftist rebel group of New People's Army (NPA) have surrendered to government troops in...
View Article2 army militias wounded in Zambo Norte clash
From the Mindanao Examiner BlogSpot site (Apr 19): 2 army militias wounded in Zambo Norte clashTwo pro-government militias were wounded in a clash with a group of armed men in Zamboanga del Norte’s...
View ArticlePhilippine chief peace negotiator urges MILF to help secure release of kidnap...
From the Mindanao Examiner BlogSpot site (Apr 19): Philippine chief peace negotiator urges MILF to help secure release of kidnap victimsPhilippine government chief negotiator Miriam Coronel Ferrer on...
View ArticleJapan, US pledge to boost ASEAN's marine surveillance capabilities
Posted to InterAksyon (Apr 19): Japan, US pledge to boost ASEAN's marine surveillance capabilitiesJapan and the United States will pledge to jointly help Southeast Asian nations boost their marine...
View ArticleKidnapped engineer released in Sulu
From Rappler (Apr 19): Kidnapped engineer released in SuluBonnie Salinas and his wife were abducted by 5 unidentified armed men in Jolo last February 16An engineer who was kidnapped along with his wife...
View Article3 kidnappers captured in Sibugay raid
From the Philippine Star (Apr 20): 3 kidnappers captured in Sibugay raidPolice arrested an alleged sub-leader and two members of a syndicate tagged in the kidnapping of two foreign missionaries, in a...
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Indigenous aspiration in Bangsamoro
From the Philippine Daily Inquirer (Apr 20): Indigenous aspiration in BangsamoroTHE “WALIYAN” (main ritualist) is the man garbed in an all-white outfit with headgear. PHOTO COURTESY OF INITIATIVES FOR...
View Article2 militiamen wounded in Zamboanga del Norte attack
From GMA News (Apr 19): 2 militiamen wounded in Zamboanga del Norte attack At least two members of the Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit were injured after armed men attacked a detachment of the...
View ArticleAlbay in PH-US exercise
From the Manila Standard Today (Apr 20): Leyte, Albay in PH-US exerciseAROUND 5,500 Filipino and American soldiers will participate in this year’s Balikatan exercises starting on May 5 in various...
View Article4 officials gun for PAF
From the Manila Standard Today (Apr 20): 4 officials gun for PAFThe change of command of the Philippine Air Force is set on April 25 at the Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas.PAF spokesman Col....
View ArticleNUPL opposes US-Ph Agreement on Enhanced Defense Cooperation
From the Manila Bulletin (Apr 19): NUPL opposes US-Ph Agreement on Enhanced Defense CooperationDelegates to the 18th Assembly of International Association of Democratic Lawyers have expressed their...
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MILF: MILF Officials attend “Ka-PEACEtahan ng Maguindanao”
From the MILF Website (Apr 19): MILF Officials attend “Ka-PEACEtahan ng Maguindanao”Several high-ranking officials of the MILF graced the grand kanduli (thanksgiving feast) sponsored by the Provincial...
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MILF: Bangsamoro of Koronadal Province oriented on Sharia and parliamentary...
Posted to the MILF Website (Apr 19): Bangsamoro of Koronadal Province oriented on Sharia and parliamentary governanceTo get glimpse of how the Bangsamoro government will run, almost four hundred...
View ArticlePMA sets silent drill exhibitions
From the Sun Star-Zamboanga (Apr 19): PMA sets silent drill exhibitionsTHE 3rd class cadets of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class 2017 is holding series of silent drill exhibitions starting...
View ArticleCommentary: They have no fear, much less respect
Excerpt from commentary in the Borneo Post (Apr 20): They have no fear, much less respect.....A few days after the latest kidnapping off Sabah I heard a very interesting remark made by a radio...
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8ID gains heavily against the NPA rebels during 1st quarter 2014
Just posted to the Samar News (Apr 14): 8ID gains heavily against the NPA rebels during 1st quarter 2014By DPAO, 8ID PAApril 14, 2014Based from 8ID accomplishment record for the 1st quarter 2014, the...
View ArticleWithout PH Senate vote, pact on US rotational presence violates Charter - Miriam
From InterAksyon (Apr 20): Without PH Senate vote, pact on US rotational presence violates Charter - MiriamUnless concurred in by a 2/3 vote of the Philippine Senate, the proposed agreement covering...
View ArticleAfter 53 days, Abu Sayyaf free kidnapped engineer in Jolo
From InterAksyon (Apr 20): After 53 days, Abu Sayyaf free kidnapped engineer in JoloSuspected Islamic militants have freed a Filipino engineer they abducted in the southern Philippines 53 days ago, the...
View ArticleANALYSIS | What does it mean for the region? World cuts military spending but...
Posted to InterAksyon (Apr 20): ANALYSIS | What does it mean for the region? World cuts military spending but not AsiaFor the second year in a row, the world is spending a little less on the military....
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Bangsamoro draft law 'complete'
From Rappler (Apr 20): Bangsamoro draft law 'complete'But not all commissioners sign the proposed law which will be submitted to Malacañang for reviewSTAKEHOLDERS. Peace supporters gather outside the...
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