As our country steps up efforts against Islamist militants believed to have regrouped just months after their defeat in the southern city of Marawi, the first six military-grade drones purchased from the United States have been received last March 13, 2018. The six drones –… Read More
A top security official said that the two militants, one Filipino and the other Malaysian, who survived the crushing of a siege of a southern Philippine city last year are among the leading candidates to succeed a slain Islamic State group regional leader as the… Read More
Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Sec. Christopher Lawrence “Bong Go” recognized the sacrifices of the Filipino soldiers and police as he led the launching of a book series narrating the hardships and sacrifices of government troops in the five-month crisis in Marawi City on… Read More
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is coordinating with the Muslim community in Metro Manila for the arrest of members of the Maute Group who are said to have taken refuge with relatives in the metropolis. “Our thrust is to touch base with the… Read More
Up to 209 firearms and 155 explosives were recovered by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) from members of the New People’s Army. The bulk of the recovered firearms and IEDs came from the Davao and Caraga regions, where the NPA continues to maintain… Read More
According to NCRPO Chief Director Oscar Albayalde, over 5,000 personnel will be deployed to ensure peace and order during the observance of the Holy Week. Albayalde said, however, that they have not received any terror threats. “Ayaw nating merong mangyari kahit anong insidente of terrorism… Read More
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) shrugged off possible attacks of local terrorists as their forces have dwindled. AFP Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Bienvenido Datuin said in a news report on March 9 that terror groups do not have enough capability to start any activity… Read More
The United States has expressed openness to strengthen counterterrorism fight of the Bureau of Immigration (BI). US Department of Homeland Security Undersecretary for Intelligence and Analysis David Glawe vowed to Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II and BI Commissioner Jaime Morente that they would assist the… Read More
Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Ronald Dela Rosa said they will be forming five additional Special Action Force battalions as directed by President Rodrigo Duterte. The President has earlier said that he wanted seven more SAF battalions, aside from getting 20,000 more Army troops.… Read More
From the hidden and armed fights in the mountains, the seven former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) and the other 44 base supporters from the province of Masbate are hoping to have a continuous peaceful living. They were presented before the committee of… Read More
