Alleged Abu Sayyaf member nabbed in Zamboanga
From ABS-CBN (May 4): Alleged Abu Sayyaf member nabbed in ZamboangaAn alleged member of the Abu Sayyaf Group was arrested at a public market in Zamboanga City on Sunday.Harijin Jinny alias Kim, 36, was...
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#FootballForPeace: Kids from conflict areas visit Manila
From Rappler (May 4): #FootballForPeace: Kids from conflict areas visit ManilaThe objective of the Football for Peace program has remained the same over the past 3 years – opening the children’s minds...
View ArticleRebel surrenders
From the Luzon Newsbits section of the Manila Bulletin (May 5): Rebel surrenders Camp G. Nakar, Lucena City — Another New People’s Army (NPA) rebel decided to leave the armed struggle and surrendered...
View Article‘US not satisfied with PHL counterinsurgency measures’
From the Business Mirror (May 4): ‘US not satisfied with PHL counterinsurgency measures’THE United States is not satisfied with how the Philippines military and the Philippine National Police (PNP)...
View ArticleDVIDS: Philippine, U.S. forces renovate Malobago Elementary School
From DVIDS (May 4): Philippine, U.S. forces renovate Malobago Elementary SchoolGUINOBATAN, Albay Province, Philippines – Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines together to...
View ArticleDVIDS: Philippine, U.S. forces bond over positive community impact
From DVIDS (May 4): Philippine, U.S. forces bond over positive community impactLEGAZPI CITY, Albay Province, Philippines – Filipino and American soldiers work together to construct a public comfort...
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Game of smoke and mirrors in kidnap isle
From the Star Online (May 4): Game of smoke and mirrors in kidnap islePeople on the move: Jolo town in Jolo island in Sulu province, southern PhilippinesIn the last five months, there have been two...
View ArticleWhere kidnapping is a lucrative industry
From the Star Online (May 4): Where kidnapping is a lucrative industryKidnap for ransom groups in Jolo have become increasingly sophisticated and are now working in units that operate like a small...
View ArticleArmy conducting blocking operations vs. rebels that held hostage civilians in...
From the Philippine News Agency (May 4): Army conducting blocking operations vs. rebels that held hostage civilians in Compostela ValleyTroopers from the Army's 66th Infantry Battalion on Sunday...
View ArticleAbu Sayyaf bandit involved in 2002 kidnapping nabbed in Zamboanga City
From the Philippine News Agency (May 5): Abu Sayyaf bandit involved in 2002 kidnapping nabbed in Zamboanga CityCombined police and military operatives arrested an alleged Abu Sayyaf bandit involved in...
View ArticleKorean Army completes repair of 28 public structures in Leyte towns
From the Philippine News Agency (May 5): Korean Army completes repair of 28 public structures in Leyte townsThe Korea Armed Forces Joint Support Group (Araw Force) has already completed the repair and...
View ArticleSultan Kudarat mayor survives assassination attempt
From the Philippine News Agency (May 5): Sultan Kudarat mayor survives assassination attemptA town mayor in Sultan Kudarat province survived an assassination attempt using improvised explosive device...
View ArticleSolcom welcomes new rebel returnee
From the Philippine News Agency (May 5): Solcom welcomes new rebel returneeCAMP GUILLERMO NAKAR, LucenaCity -– The Southern Luzon Command (Solcom) here welcomed another communist rebel who decided to...
View ArticleArmy’s 1st Infantry Division celebrates 78th founding anniversary
From the Philippine News Agency (May 5): Army’s 1st Infantry Division celebrates 78th founding anniversaryThe Army’s 1st Infantry Division has lined up a series of activities to commemorate its 78th...
View ArticleCivilians' support leads to arrest of North Cotabato grenade thrower
From the Philippine News Agency (May 5): Civilians' support leads to arrest of North Cotabato grenade throwerPublic support to local police authorities was proven effective here after police nabbed a...
View ArticleNDF to make EDCA an issue if peace talks resume
From InterAksyon (May 4): NDF to make EDCA an issue if peace talks resumeCommunist rebels intend to bring up the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement as a major issue “at the first opportunity, if...
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CPP: CPP denounces arrival of 3,000 US troops for Balikatan exercises
Propaganda statement posted to the CPP Website (May 5): CPP denounces arrival of 3,000 US troops for Balikatan exercisesCommunist Party of the Philippines The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)...
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CPP/NPA-Ilocos Sur: Mercenary 50th IB ambushed twice by the NPA
NPA propaganda statement posted to the CPP Website (May 3): Mercenary 50th IB ambushed twice by the NPAArmando Silva Spokesperson NPA Ilocos Sur Provincial Operations Command (Alfredo Cesar Command)...
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MILF: Simultaneous Rallies call for Passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law...
Posted to the MILF Website (May 5): Simultaneous Rallies call for Passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law without DiminutionYesterday May 4, 2014 is a day of simultaneous rallies in Mindanao by the...
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MILF: Bangsamoro peace rally appeals for passage of BBL by Philippine...
Posted to the MILF Website (May 5): Bangsamoro peace rally appeals for passage of BBL by Philippine Congress without delayWarmth support of peace advocates and people of all walks-of-life in their...
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