PAF to acquire modern flight simulators
From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 29): PAF to acquire modern flight simulatorsTo further improve the flying skills of its pilots, the Philippine Air Force announced that it will acquire modern...
View ArticlePHL to acquire 2 mini-helicopter carriers
From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 29): PHL to acquire 2 mini-helicopter carriersWith the ability to carry three helicopters apiece, the two strategic sealift vessels being eyed for the Navy, can now...
View Article2nd round of talks for IRP slated Aug. 30
From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 29): 2nd round of talks for IRP slated Aug. 30The Dept. of National Defense on Thursday announced the second round of negotiations between the Philippines and the...
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Filipino gunmen intrude Malaysia, take 9 fishermen
From the Mindanao Examiner (Aug 29): Filipino gunmen intrude Malaysia, take 9 fishermenSuspected Filipino gunmen intruded into Sabah near the southern Philippine province of Tawi-Tawi and seized 9...
View ArticleCPP/NPA: NPA intensifies enemy harassment, advances anti-feudal struggle
Posted to the CPP Website (Aug 28): NPA intensifies enemy harassment, advances anti-feudal struggleAris Francisco Spokesperson NPA Comval-North Davao-South Agusan Sub-region Sub-regional Command The...
View ArticleProbe on terrorists’ presence under way in South
From the Manila Times (Aug 29): Probe on terrorists’ presence under way in SouthCOTABATO CITY: Representatives of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, the government and the International Monitoring Team...
View ArticleMILF still validating reported emergence of new militant group
From the Gulf News (Aug 29): MILF still validating reported emergence of new militant groupA Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) official said they are validating reports over the emergence of a new...
View ArticleHunt for rebels on after fresh ambush
From the Sun Star-Davao (Aug 29): Hunt for rebels on after fresh ambushTROOPS belonging to Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) launched on Wednesday a pursuit operation against suspected members of...
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AFP chief confirms new militant group in South
From the Philippine Star (Aug 29): AFP chief confirms new militant group in SouthArmed Forces chief Gen. Emmanuel Bautista has confirmed the existence of a small group of Islamic militants known as...
View ArticlePhl, US resume talks on troops' presence
From the Philippine Star (Aug 29): Phl, US resume talks on troops' presenceThe Philippines and the United States (US) resume Friday the negotiations on a policy allowing increased rotational presence...
View ArticleDFA: 2nd round of PHL-US talks to focus on joint military programs
From GMA News (Aug 29): DFA: 2nd round of PHL-US talks to focus on joint military programsThe second round of talks in Pentagon on Friday (Manila time) between the US and the Philippines over the US...
View ArticleIndonesian firm bags P4-b Navy supply deal
From the Manila Standard Today (Aug 30): Indonesian firm bags P4-b Navy supply dealThe Department of National Defense on Thursday declared an Indonesia company as winner of a P4-billion contract to...
View ArticleArmy to help in securing Oro with ‘Bayanihan’ teams
From the Mindanao Gold Star Daily (Aug 30): Army to help in securing Oro with ‘Bayanihan’ teamsTHE army’s 403rd Infantry Brigade and city hall will launch today the so-called “Bayanihan Alert for Peace...
View ArticleRebels own up attack vs. army-led militias in Davao City
From the Mindanao Examiner (Aug 30): Rebels own up attack vs. army-led militias in Davao CityCommunist rebels have taken responsibility for a recent attack on a group of pro-government militias in...
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Philippine military, Muslim rebels join forces to fight terrorism
From the Mindanao Examiner (Aug 29): Philippine military, Muslim rebels join forces to fight terrorismPhilippine soldiers and police commandos have joined forces with Muslim rebels in a historic pact...
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US-PH DEFENSE BRIEF | Opening Statements of Hagel, Gazmin at Joint Presser
From InterAksyon (Aug 30): US-PH DEFENSE BRIEF | Opening Statements of Hagel, Gazmin at Joint PresserThe defense chief of treaty allies United States and the Philippines presided over a joint press...
View Article2 soldiers hurt in North Cotabato roadside blast
From InterAksyon (Aug 30): 2 soldiers hurt in North Cotabato roadside blastTwo Army soldiers were wounded in a roadside bomb explosion in the town of Midsayap, North Cotabato Friday morning.Captain...
View ArticleAir Force mounts rocket strikes vs NPA in Sagada
From InterAksyon (Aug 30): Air Force mounts rocket strikes vs NPA in SagadaAir Force attack helicopters pounded suspected lairs of the New People’s Armyin Sagada, Mt. Province on Friday in support of a...
View ArticleAFP mum on reward given for capture of security guard tagged as 'CPP leader'
From InterAksyon (Aug 30): AFP mum on reward given for capture of security guard tagged as 'CPP leader'The Armed Forces of the Philippines is mum on why it handed a P5.6-million reward for the capture...
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US not seeking permanent bases in PH, says defense chief Hagel
From InterAksyon (Aug 30): US not seeking permanent bases in PH, says defense chief HagelVisiting US Defense Sec Chuck Hagel is greeted by Pres. Benigno Aquino III and Defense Sec Voltaire Gazmin.The...
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