Retired military and police generals have thrown their support behind Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. over his opposition to reviving national-level peace talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines, New People’s Army, and National Democratic Front...
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — “Peace—now.” This was the straightforward message of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders to parties involved in the escalating Middle East conflict, according to President Marcos. Speaking during a press conference on the sidelines of the 48th...
The story of Fr. Rhoel D. Gallardo, CMF made national headlines in the early 2000s. His kidnapping and eventual martyrdom shook the country and brought attention to the conflict in Mindanao. For many Filipinos, it was a moment that made the situation in the region more real, seen through the life...
The policy direction articulated by newly appointed Presidential Peace Adviser Mel Senen Sarmiento — anchored on a holistic, civilian-led approach to localized peace engagements and the total reintegration of former rebels — marks a significant recalibration in the country’s long-running...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Saturday, May 2, rejected calls for renewed peace negotiations with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF), characterizing the group’s activities as criminal acts...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) reported a peaceful and orderly Labor Day observance on May 1, with no major incidents recorded citywide. Police under Police Brig. Gen. Randy Glenn Silvio, in coordination with Mayor Josefina “Joy” Belmonte and partner agencies, deployed police personnel...
Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines, Dana Kursh, renewed calls for peace and de-escalation in the Middle East, warning that escalating tensions involving Iran are already impacting global stability and economies, including the Philippines. During a media brunch she hosted on April 23, Kursh said...
BUTUAN CITY – The Police Regional Office (PRO)-13 (Caraga) reported on Wednesday that the peace and order situation on Siargao Island remains stable and secure. The PRO-13 statement follows recent social media posts depicting localized issues that the police clarified do not represent the overall...
Newly appointed Presidential Peace Adviser Mel Senen Sarmiento on Wednesday, April 22, pledged to pursue “sustainable peace” following his designation as Secretary of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU). Sarmiento expressed gratitude to President...
After nearly five decades in the public eye, Secretary Carlito G. Galvez Jr. formally announced his retirement as the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity on Tuesday, April 21. Galvez cited personal and family obligations as the primary reason for his departure from the Marcos...
PEACE BY PEACE Years ago, Basilan was a place I would have to think twice before sending our troops to battle. The threats from lawless elements were so high at that time that even our most experienced soldiers had to employ the strictest security protocols and countermeasures. As a military...
CAIRO (AP) — Pakistan’s army chief met Wednesday in Tehran with Iran 's foreign minister in the latest diplomatic move to ease tensions in the Middle East and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran after almost seven weeks of war. The White House said...
