OIC invites Misuari to Ministers’ confab
From the Manila Bulletin (Dec 2): OIC invites Misuari to Ministers’ confabThe Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has officially invited Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founding Chairman...
View ArticleDND: Korean bid disqualified
From the Manila Standard Today (Dec 2): DND: Korean bid disqualifiedThe Department of National Defense on Monday stood firm on disqualifying Kolon Global Corp. which submitted a product that was found...
View ArticlePH-US alliance cornerstone of security in Asia Pacific – envoy
From the Manila Times (Dec 2): PH-US alliance cornerstone of security in Asia Pacific – envoyThe alliance of the United States (US) and the Philippines has been the “cornerstone of security” in the...
View ArticleTwo new rebel groups emerge in restive southern region
From the Manila Times (Dec 2): Two new rebel groups emerge in restive southern regionGOVERNMENT security forces have monitored the emergence of two new militant groups in the restive region of Southern...
View ArticleChinese ambassador to Phl: Beijing has right to set another air zone
From the Philippine Star (Dec 2): Chinese ambassador to Phl: Beijing has right to set another air zoneChina has a sovereign right to establish a maritime air defense zone over another region as it did...
View ArticleDND exec denies anomaly in P1.76-B force protection equipment's bidding
From the Philippine Star (Dec 2): DND exec denies anomaly in P1.76-B force protection equipment's biddingThe Department of National Defense (DND) on Monday denied allegations of anomalies in the...
View ArticleDND: No consensus yet on P18.9-B fighter jets' purchase
From the Philippine Star (Dec 2): DND: No consensus yet on P18.9-B fighter jets' purchaseThe Philippines and South Korean firm Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) are still hurdling issues related to the...
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Operation Damayan and a forward-looking PH-US Alliance
Posted to Rappler (Dec 2): Operation Damayan and a forward-looking PH-US Alliance(by Justin Goldman and Ava Patricia C. Avila)FROM THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. U.S. Marine Capt. Joseph White (L) and Philippine...
View ArticleAussies bring aid to Cebu islands
From the Sun Star (Dec 3): Aussies bring aid to Cebu islandsThe Australian Defense Force (ADF) will distribute relief goods to the survivors of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in Bantayan Island and Camotes...
View ArticleYolanda aid diversion? US military rations sold in Makati mall
From GMA News (Dec 2): Yolanda aid diversion? US military rations sold in Makati mallUS military Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MREs) are reportedly being sold at a mall in Makati even though they are clearly...
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MILF: MILF 106th Base Command acts as buffer in Lambayong conflict
From the MILF Website (Dec 2): MILF 106th Base Command acts as buffer in Lambayong conflict The 106th Base Command of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF) of Moro Islamic Liberation Front acts as...
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MILF: JICA, BTC officials sign Minutes of Meeting for the Comprehensive...
From the MILF Website (Dec 2): JICA, BTC officials sign Minutes of Meeting for the Comprehensive Capacity Development Project for the BangsamoroFollowing the historic signing of Records of Discussion...
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MILF: Mindanao CSO’s kick-off Community Consultations on Bangsamoro Basic Law
From the MILF Website (Dec 3): Mindanao CSO’s kick-off Community Consultations on Bangsamoro Basic LawIn support to the public engagements being undertaken by civil society organization in relation to...
View ArticleOn Jamalul Kiram III, Nur Misuari and colonial mentality
Posted to Rappler (Dec 1): On Jamalul Kiram III, Nur Misuari and colonial mentalityThe death of Jamalul Kiram III, the most public claimant to the Sultanate of Sulu on October 20, the raid in his name...
View ArticleArmy’s 48IB clashes with NPA remnants in Bulacan
From the Philippine Information Agency (Dec 2): Army’s 48IB clashes with NPA remnants in BulacanCAMP AQUINO, Tarlac City -- The 48th Infantry Battalion (48IB) of the Philippine Army on Saturday clashed...
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US sends new submarine-hunting jets to Japan amid East Asia tension
From InterAksyon (Dec 3): US sends new submarine-hunting jets to Japan amid East Asia tensionA US Navy P8-A Poseidon aircraft (Reuters)The US Navy's first two advanced P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft...
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After Yolanda, general takes on the Spratlys challenge
From Rappler (Dec 3): After Yolanda, general takes on the Spratlys challengeNEW POST: Lieutenant General Roy Deveraturda takes over Western Command. Photo from the Armed Forces of the PhilippinesFor...
View ArticleFeuding Maguindanao clans end 45-year-old quarrel
From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 3): Feuding Maguindanao clans end 45-year-old quarrelBetter late than never.Realizing that their futile desire to annihilate each other’s clan is going nowhere, two...
View ArticleDND firm on disqualification of Korean armor vest supplier from bidding
From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 3): DND firm on disqualification of Korean armor vest supplier from bidding The Department of National Defense (DND) has stood firm on its final decision to...
View ArticleDeveraturda assumes leadership of Western Command
From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 3): Deveraturda assumes leadership of Western CommandThe Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced Tuesday that Lt. Gen. Roy Deveraturda has formally took...
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