Wanted: Tougher PH law vs terror
Dr. Russel Salic and other suspected terrorists are exploiting the weak anti-terrorism law in the country to pursue their illegal ...
Tag: armed forces
4 eyed as Año’s AFP successor
Four senior military officials are being eyed as possible successors of Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. ...
President: AFP could oust me
In the face of allegations of having hidden wealth, President Duterte has said that the Armed Forces of the Philippines ...
AFP monitors oust plan vs Duterte
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed President Duterte’s claims that armed groups are planning to oust the country’s ...
DENR boss confirmed
The Commission on Appointments yesterday confirmed the appointment of retired Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Roy ...
7 Vietnamese fishers held in Pangasinan
Seven Vietnamese said to be conducting illegal fishing activities off the coast of Bolinao, Pangasinan were arrested by members of ...
What coup? DND asks
The country’s top defense officials brushed off yesterday reports of a brewing coup attempt against President Duterte.
5 more terrorists killed in Marawi
At least five more terrorists were killed in fresh fighting in the main battle area inside Marawi City yesterday, according ...
Troops inch closer to Maute terrorists
Military forces are said to be inching closer towards the remaining strongholds of the Maute Group in Marawi City in ...
Lady troops tapped in Marawi rebuilding efforts
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said that an all female group coming from the military and non commissioned ...
Realistic deadlines
DEADLINES are best when they are achievable. When, at the end of a period of great effort, a deadline is ...
Hostages may be used as ‘suicide bombers’
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana Monday expressed fear that the ISIS-inspired Maute terror group might use their civilian hostages as “suicide ...
US delivers weapons for AFP
The United States has donated weapons and ammunition to support airstrikes being conducted by the Armed Forces against the Maute ...
Mindanao generally peaceful – AFP
The Armed Forces said yesterday that Mindanao remains generally peaceful amid the extended martial law implementation and other security measures ...
Gov’t to hire 40,000 soldiers
The government is considering the hiring of 40,000 government troops and the acquisition of drones and other equipment to efficiently ...
Soldier mauled, disarmed in foiled pizza store robbery
A soldier was mauled and disarmed by crew members of a pizza store in Quezon City as he tried to ...