MILF: Editorial -- Need for Public Engagement
Editorial posted to the MILF Website (Aug 23): Need for Public EngagementThe Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) has always wanted the drafting of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) to commence as soon...
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Balindong: “Bangsamoro Basic Law has to be finished as soon as possible”
From MindaNews (Aug 23): Balindong: “Bangsamoro Basic Law has to be finished as soon as possible”House Deputy Speaker Pangalian Balindong and two other Mindanawon representatives sent here by Speaker...
View ArticlePolice still lack solid evidence for sedition case vs Misuari
From MindaNews (Aug 23): Police still lack solid evidence for sedition case vs MisuariThe Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) police command still has no solid evidence to back the sedition...
View ArticleNPA owns attack on Army camp in Comval
From the Sun Star-Davao (Aug 22): NPA owns attack on Army camp in ComvalTHE New People's Army (NPA) in Southern Mindanao claimed responsibility for the attack on 71st Infantry Battalion headquarters in...
View ArticleModernizing the Philippine Military
From the Diplomat (Aug 22): Modernizing the Philippine MilitaryPresident Benigno Aquino has called for an upgrading of the nation’s armed forces. That's easier said than done.During his recent State of...
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3 die in attack on Davao del Sur Army detachment
From InterAksyon (Aug 24): 3 die in attack on Davao del Sur Army detachmentA militiaman was killed when gunmen fired at an Army detachment in Davao del Sur and two of the alleged attackers were killed...
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Manila, Washington ink 'security cooperation' ahead of next round of...
From InterAksyon (Aug 24): Manila, Washington ink 'security cooperation' ahead of next round of framework agreement talksUS Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman General Martin Dempsey welcomes AFP chief Gen....
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Isabela tribeswoman missing from cathedral sanctuary; rights workers suspect...
From InterAksyon (Aug 24): Isabela tribeswoman missing from cathedral sanctuary; rights workers suspect military abductionA member of the indigenous Aggay of Isabela who had been given sanctuary by the...
View ArticleAFP, USAF chiefs ink joint vision statement affirming MDT
From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 24): AFP, USAF chiefs ink joint vision statement affirming MDTThe chiefs-of-staff of both the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Armed...
View ArticleArmy studying Nor Cot officials' request to return 57th IB to 6th ID
From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 24): Army studying Nor Cot officials' request to return 57th IB to 6th IDThe military's 6th Infantry "Kampilan" Division is still studying the request of North...
View ArticleElite Army group opens mini-library for orphans
From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 24): Elite Army group opens mini-library for orphansDavao City -- The military contingent tasked to keep the city safe from terrorism continues its community...
View Article2 rebels surrender in Saranggani
From the Philippine News Agency: 2 rebels surrender in SarangganiTired of fighting, two members of the New People's Army (NPA) surrendered to troopers of the 72nd Infantry Battalion, a field unit of...
View ArticleUS defense chief here next week
From the Philippine Daily Inquirer (Aug 24): US defense chief here next weekUS Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel will meet with President Benigno Aquino III next week to discuss the ongoing negotiations...
View ArticleCPP/NPA: NPA warns of more operations in Agusan vs. abusers of revolutionary...
Posted to the CPP Website (Aug 23): NPA warns of more operations in Agusan vs. abusers of revolutionary policies on environment, ancestral domainAris FranciscoSpokespersonNPA Comval-North Davao-South...
View ArticleCPP/NPA: Civilian victims of extrajudicial killing by troops 2nd IBPA in...
Posted to the CPP Website (Aug 23): Sibilyan, biktima ng ekstrahudisyal na pamamaslang ng tropang 2nd IBPA sa Guinobatan, Albay (Civilian victim of extrajudicial killing by troops 2nd IBPA in...
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GPH-MILF 39th Exploratory Talks underway in Kuala Lumpur; observers attending
From the MILF Website (Aug 24): GPH-MILF 39th Exploratory Talks underway in Kuala Lumpur; observers attendingThe government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front peace panels 39th Exploraratory Talks is...
View Article3 killed in clash in southern Philippines
From the Mindanao Examiner (Aug 24): 3 killed in clash in southern PhilippinesThree people were killed in a clash between communist rebels and government forces in Kiblawan town in the southern...
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Karapatan insists 'Morong 43' are health workers
From the Mindanao Examiner (Aug 24): Karapatan insists 'Morong 43' are health workersFilipino human rights group Karapatan on Saturday maintained the members of the so-called Morong 43 are all health...
View ArticlePhilippine rebels free captive army soldier
From the Mindanao Examiner (Aug 24): Philippine rebels free captive army soldierA government soldier held captive by communist rebels in the southern Philippines has been freed Saturday to a local...
View ArticleLeft disavows text about Monday 'uprising,' blames military
From InterAksyon (Aug 24): Left disavows text about Monday 'uprising,' blames militaryLeftist groups on Saturday cautioned people against being taken in by a text message making the rounds that...
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