United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur Irene Khan has recommended to the Philippine government the abolition of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) to "allow for more inclusive peacemaking platforms," with "genuine whole of nation approach to peace." Khan...
A China Coast Guard (CCG) personnel appears to grab a Filipino fishing boat from a Filipino fishermen off Bajo de Masinloc, Zambales on Jan. 12, 2024. The Philippine Coast Guard said the CCG directed the crew of the boat to return the sea shells he gathered back into the sea. (Courtesy of Wilfredo...
United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan (Courtesy of Khan / X) The visit of United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) Irene Khan to the country this week will enable the government to showcase to the international community its initiatives to protect...
NTF-WPS spokesperson Jonathan Malaya (Screenshot courtesy of PTV livestream) Chinese maritime forces have departed Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, the National Task Force for West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) confirmed on Monday, Dec. 18, as it dispelled rumors that the foreign boats and ships were...
(File image) The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) applauded the House of Representatives (HOR) on Friday, Dec. 15, for its concurrence with the amnesty proclamations issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for former members of rebel groups. The HOR has adopted...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, Dec. 13, backed Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) anchors Lorraine Badoy and Jeffrey “Ka Eric” Celiz for standing up for what’s right, insisting that they fought for freedom of speech and expression. (From left) Jeffrey "Ka Eric" Celiz and...
NTF-WPS spokesperson Jonathan Malaya (Screenshot courtesy of RTVM livestream) China's deliberate hit on a civilian Philippine supply boat carrying the top Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) official during the latest resupply mission in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is not considered an act of...
Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (Screenshot via RTVM livestream) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will not use the water cannon equipped to its ships as an offensive weapon against Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG...
NTF-WPS spokesperson Jonathan Malaya (Screenshot via RTVM livestream) The Philippine government accused China of proliferating fake news and false information over the latest collision of its vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The National Task Force for West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS)...
The Philippine government, through the National Task Force-West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS), has questioned and expressed doubts on the sincerity of China in its repeated calls for peaceful dialogue on the West Philippine Sea issues following the latest water cannon incident involving the China Coast...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go is pushing for the strengthening of programs and services offered by the government to former rebels who decide to rejoin mainstream society and live with their families in peace. "Masakit makitang mga Pilipino ay nagpapatayan sa kapwa nila Pilipino dahil...
DAVAO CITY – Presidential Assistant for Eastern Mindanao Leo Tereso Magno backed the efforts of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) to end the communist armed conflict in the country. PRESIDENTIAL Assistant for Eastern Mindanao Leo Tereso Magno (eighth from...
