The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) commanded its fighters to avoid fighting government troops, as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) start its all-out offensive against the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF).
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Senate continues hearing regarding Mamasapano clash
In the continuation of the Senate’s hearing regarding Mamasapano clash, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff admitted that there was a lack of coordination regarding said incident.
AFP will buy drones from US
With President Barack Obama’s offer to sell drones to allied nations for their fight against terrorism, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is studying the possibility of buying drones from the United States (US).
AFP will not join alleged coup attempt
According to the Armed Forces of the Philippines, they will not join the alleged destabilization plan or coup attempt against the President.
AFP still supports the BBL
Despite the blows in the confidence regarding the sincerity of the MILF due to the Mamasapano incident, the Armed Forces of the Philippines remain in support of the Bangsamoro Basic Law.
No row between PNP and AFP
The Officer-in-Charge of the Philippine National Police Deputy Director General Reynaldo Espina said that there is now row between the PNP and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, saying that there is only a disparity between the information collected by each organization and that they are emphasizing different points.
AFP faces security challenge during papal visit
The leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines called the papal visit a “security nightmare”, with AFP Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang saying that it is no joke to guarantee the safety of the leader of the Catholic Church.
AFP readies for terrorist attack in the light of Paris attack
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is coordinating with other government agencies to be ready for the possibility of a terrorist attack in light of the ‘lone wolf” attack in Paris.
AFP will not launch offensives during CPP-NPA anniversary
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) guaranteed that they will not launch offensives against the New People’s Army during its 46th anniversary celebration on December 26.
AFP suspects terrorism in bus explosion
The Armed Forces of the Philippines said that the bus explosion in Bukidnon may be an act of terrorism, saying that they found an improvised explosive device in the bus.
AFP rejects ASG demand to withdraw troops in Sulu
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) rejected the demands made by the Abu Sayyaf Group, in particular, the withdrawal of troops in Sulu. ASG threatened to kill one of their German captives if the government will not accede to their demands.
AFP, confident about the continued joint exercises with US military
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) expressed confidence that the current controversy regarding the Laude killing will have no negative effect with its joint military exercise with the United States.
