Regional bloc Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) can improve cooperation with India in the fight against terrorism, violent extremism, and transnational crimes "through exchanges of best practices and information". (Photo from Wikipedia/ Unsplash) President Duterte had this to say...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) turned over to its civil relations arm Tuesday, Oct. 26, various essential electronic equipment which were donated by Australia to further enhance the military's capability to combat violent extremism and terrorism. Gen. Jose Faustino Jr., AFP Chief of...
President Duterte vowed that the government will remain steadfast in securing the country against terrorism, violent extremism, and other lawless elements. President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during a televised public briefing. (Screenshot from Facebook live) The Chief Executive made this promise as...
Presidential aspirant Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Wednesday, Oct. 13, said that he will continue to defend human rights should he win as the Philippines' next president in the 2022 elections. Senator Panfilo Lacson (Czar Dancel/MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) The Partido Reporma chairman and...
Local officials and political aspirants who would be found giving money tothe Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army- National Democratic Front of the Philippines (CPP-NPA-NDF) may face election disqualification and terrorism charges, Department of the Interior and Local Government...
Taking inspiration from his family of military generals, the newly-installed Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant has shared his challenges, plans, and future vision in the succeeding years of his public service. PCG Vice Admiral Leopoldo Laroya was appointed as the new commandant of the PCG...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said there was no monitored imminent threat of a terror attack in the country after the Japanese government issued an alert against possible heightened terror activities in six Southeast Asian countries including the Philippines....
The Department of National Defense (DND) called for calm Tuesday night, September 14, as it said it would validate the threat alert issued by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Philippines and five other Southeast Asian countries due to possible terrorist attacks. (File photo by MANILA...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced Tuesday, September 14, that it is checking on the veracity of reports about Japan's supposed issuance of a threat alert regarding "increased risks" of terrorist activities in six Southeast Asian nations including the Philippines. (File photo by...
Six alleged members of the terror Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) operating in Indanan, Sulu have surrendered to the military, the Joint Task Force (JTF) Sulu disclosed Friday, Aug. 27. The Joint Task Force Sulu presents sox alleged Abu Sayyaf Group members who surrendered in Indanan, Sulu last Aug. 24,...
Several personnel of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have graduated from a counter-terrorism course that equipped them with the necessary skills needed to protect residents, port facilities, and sea-traveling public in Zamboanga. The PPA announced Monday, Aug....
Lt. Gen. Jose Faustino Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), has encouraged the Philippine Army (PA) to continue their resolve to protect the Filipinos and the nation against the enemies of the State while also rendering additional duties to contain the coronavirus...
