The alleged overall “emir” or commander of the terrorist group Daulah Islamiyah (DI) – Philippines was killed in an encounter with the Philippine Army in Talayan, Maguindanao early morning Friday, Oct. 29. Salahuddin Hassan (Photo from Philippine Army, 6ID) Salahuddin Hassan with aliases...
The Philippine Army (PA) disclosed Sunday, Oct. 24, that it has sent a contingent to South Korea for the recently held Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (Seoul ADEX) 2021. The Philippine Army sends a contingent to the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX)...
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) arrested a mayoralty candidate who allegedly yielded P3.4 million worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) in an anti-illegal drug operation in Midsayap, Cotabato on Thursday night, Oct. 21. (PDEA photo) The PDEA identified the suspect as Tom...
Two Army troopers were injured in an armed encounter with suspected members of the New People's Army (NPA) in Tapaz, Capiz on Sunday morning, Sept. 26. Elements of the Army's 12th Infantry Battalion (12IB) clashed with 10 suspected NPAs who were allegedly extorting residents in Barangay Siya around...
A member of the Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) was shot dead by suspected New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Hamtic, Antique on Friday, Sept. 24. A CAFGU member was shot dead by suspected New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Hamtic, Antique on Sept. 24, 2021. (Photo: 3rd Infantry...
If there's one good thing that came out of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is the peace that was achieved between several New People's Army (NPA) fighters and the Philippine Army (PA). At least 40 communist rebels, including a high-ranking officer, and 10 of their dependents who surrendered to the...
Philippine security forces have been on heightened alert ever since the Marawi siege took place over four years ago. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque gave this assurance to the public in terms of the country's vigilance as far as a possible terror attack is concerned. "Alam niyo naman po,...
A young man who allegedly poses as a Philippine Army (PA) personnel to scam people was arrested by joint military and police forces in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental, it was reported Wednesday, Sept. 8. Christian Dollen, 23, allegedly poses as a Philippine Army officer to scam his victims. (Photo...
Twelve self-confessed former senior leaders of the Communist Party of the Philippines, New People's Army, and the National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) faced top Philippine Army (PA) officials Tuesday, Sept. 7, not in the jungles or battlefield but in a conference room to share their personal...
Brig. Gen. Bagnus Gaerlan, assistant commander of the Philippine Army's 1st Infantry "Tabak" Division (1ID), died of acute respiratory failure caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Monday morning, Sept. 6. Brig. Gen. Bagnus Gaerlan (File photo courtesy of Philippine Army 1st Infantry...
Another administration lawmaker questioned Facebook over censorship issues amid efforts by the social media giant to block suspected troll farms that are being blamed for the spread of fake news and disinformation in the Philippines, the world’s No. 1 social media user. Deputy Speaker and Bagong...
A suspected New People's Army (NPA) rebel was shot dead in an armed encounter with the Philippine Army (PA) in Iriga City, Camarines Sur early Saturday morning, Aug. 28. An alleged New People's Army (NPA) fighter lies dead after an armed encounter with the Philippine Army in Iriga City, Camarines...
