AFP mounts air strike vs rebels
From Rappler (Sep 24): AFP mounts air strike vs rebelsOn the 16th day of the bloody Zamboanga siege, the military launched a massive air strike against the remaining rebels holed out in Barangay Talon...
View ArticleAnother officer killed in Zambo siege
From Rappler (Sep 24): Another officer killed in Zambo siegeAnother lieutenant died on Tuesday, September 24, after getting wounded in a gun battle with Muslim rebels here.1Lt Francis Damian died at...
View Article5 more MNLF fighters killed in Zamboanga City
From the Philippine News Agency (Sep 24): 5 more MNLF fighters killed in Zamboanga City Government security forces have killed another five Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) fighters during an...
View ArticlePalace condemns alleged atrocities of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom fighters in...
From the Philippine News Agency (Sep 24): Palace condemns alleged atrocities of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom fighters in North CotabatoThe alleged beheading of a farmer in North Cotabatois not only cruel...
View ArticleGovernment forces retrieve remains of civilians executed by BIFF
From the Philippine News Agency (Sep 24): Government forces retrieve remains of civilians executed by BIFFFleeing Moro bandits executed two civilians along the way as the day-long conflict involving...
View Article8 MNLF rebels surrender, 5 hostages recovered in Zamboanga City
From the Philippine News Agency (Sep 24): 8 MNLF rebels surrender, 5 hostages recovered in Zamboanga CityA Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) rebel commander and seven of his men surrendered as...
View ArticleFresh fighting between AFP, BIFF breaks anew in Cotabato
From the Philippine News Agency (Sep 24): Fresh fighting between AFP, BIFF breaks anew in CotabatoUnits from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF)...
View ArticleMNLF spotter killed, another arrested amid Zambo standoff
From the Philippine News Agency (Sep 24): MNLF spotter killed, another arrested amid Zambo standoffThe government security forces have killed a suspected spotter of the Moro National Liberation Front...
View ArticleArmy thwarts NPA violence, one soldier injured in south
From the Visayan Daily Star (Nov 18): Army thwarts NPA violence, one soldier injured in southThe military reported yesterday having thwarted in two encounters in Brgy. Magballo, Kabankalan City,...
View ArticleThe military calls for more volunteers to repack relief goods
From the Philippine Information Agency (Nov 18): The military calls for more volunteers to repack relief goods The military has called for volunteers to assist in the repacking of relief goods for the...
View ArticleBasilan village chief's kidnappers demand P15-M
From the Philippine Star (Nov 18): Basilan village chief's kidnappers demand P15-MKidnappers believed to be linked with the Abu Sayyaf Group are demanding P15 million in exchange for the safe release...
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Typhoon relief effort boosts U.S. soft power in Asia region
From CNN (Nov 18): Typhoon relief effort boosts U.S. soft power in Asia regionTyphoon Haiyan survivors wait for an evacuation flight as a U.S. Navy helicopter takes off at the airport in Tacloban,...
View ArticleU.S. Military relief efforts in the Philippines continue to grow
From DVIDS (Nov 17): U.S. Military relief efforts in the Philippines continue to growPAMPANGA, Republic of the Philippines— In a time-sensitive operation where every minute counts, military forces from...
View ArticleJTF 505 activates for Operation Damayan
From DVIDS (Nov 18): JTF 505 activates for Operation DamayanCAMP AGUINALDO, Philippines – Joint Task Force 505 officially activated today, Nov. 18, in order to conduct humanitarian assistance and...
View ArticleUS pledges add'l $10M for Yolanda victims
From GMA News (Nov 18): US pledges add'l $10M for Yolanda victimsThe United States will donate an additional $10 million in humanitarian aid for the thousands left starving and homeless by super...
View ArticleJapan sends first major deployment of relief troops to Philippines
From InterAksyon (Nov 18): Japan sends first major deployment of relief troops to PhilippinesJapan on Monday dispatched two warships, carrying some 650 troops, to the typhoon-ravaged Philippines in the...
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Aquino promotes 12 Army generals, including one linked to Morong 43 arrest
From InterAksyon (Nov 18): Aquino promotes 12 Army generals, including one linked to Morong 43 arrestMajor General Aurelio Baladad is implicated in the illegal arrest of the so-called Morong...
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Airlift extends lifeline to remote Yolanda survivors
From Rappler (Nov 18): Airlift extends lifeline to remote Yolanda survivorsAID FROM THE AIR. Members of the Philippine Air Force Sokol 550th Search and Rescue Group drop sacks of food relief in eastern...
View ArticleNon-commissioned officers training on counseling, coaching and mentoring
From the Philippine News Agency (Nov 19): Non-commissioned officers training on counseling, coaching and mentoringRealizing the vital role of the non-commissioned officers (NCOs) as the backbone of the...
View ArticleNaval Task Group 'Tulong Visayas' now in Tacloban City
From the Philippine News Agency (Nov 19): Naval Task Group 'Tulong Visayas' now in Tacloban CityThe Philippine Navy (PN) on Tuesday announced that its Naval Task Group 'Tulong Visayas, a 160-strong...
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