Ranking military and police officials gave a total of PHP15.4 million worth of cash rewards to four informants who provided government forces with information which led to the neutralization of seven terrorists, including former ISIS emir in Southeast Asia and Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon… Read More
The Baguio City Council declared the New People’s Army persona non grata in a resolution passed on January 20, 2020. Baguio City is the 44th Cordillera local government that declared the NPA persona non grata according to the Regional Task Force to End Local Communist… Read More
When military forces found him last year while patrolling the terrains of Northern Samar, former New People’s Army (NPA) rebel Rey Christian “Chanchan” Sabado has since joined authorities in sending out the message to his former colleagues in the armed group to “end the senseless… Read More
Newly-installed Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff, Lt. Gen. Felimon T. Santos, Jr., ordered for the continued protection of the country’s territories. This order is part of his guidance aimed at further enhancing the military’s operational effectiveness and organizational excellence. “Similar to my predecessors,… Read More
Filipinos, no matter the distance, come home every Christmas Day to celebrate the Yuletide season with their loved ones. SKIPPING CHRISTMAS. Luisa Espina reminisces her time with daughter Louvaine Erika, whom she says has become a full-time activist under progressive youth group Anakbayan. She said… Read More
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) celebrated its 84th founding anniversary in a ceremony at the Lapu-Lapu Grandstand in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on December 18, 2019. President Rodrigo Duterte led the anniversary rites which highlighted the various accomplishments of the AFP in the… Read More
In recognition of their service to the country, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana gave Christmas gifts to 36 soldiers who were wounded in action. The gift-giving took place at the Army General Hospital in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, said PA spokesperson Lt.… Read More
To ensure that Filipino youth will continue enjoying their rights, the Philippine government is advocating for a “safe, empowering, and child-friendly environment” in the country. President Rodrigo Duterte made the statement when he presented the 2018 presidential awards for child-friendly municipalities and cities at the… Read More
Lack of proper financial support from their so-called leaders forces more New People’s Army (NPA) fighters and their supporters to surrender to the government, a ranking National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF ELCAC) official said November 26, 2019. Major General Antonio… Read More
In line with ongoing government efforts to stop violence against women and children (VAWC), the Philippine Army (PA) formally launched its 18-day campaign on the initiative at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on November 26, 2019. Photo: VOW TO END ‘VAWC’. Philippine Army officials sign on… Read More
