Tag: Armed Forces of the Philippines

President Duterte to lead National Heroes Day commemoration

MANILA, Aug. 29 (PIA)  — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is scheduled to lead the flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, Taguig City on August 29 2016, 8:00 o’clock in the morning, to commemorate National Heroes Day. This year’s commemorative program, with the theme, “Bawat Pilipino, Bayaning Katuwang sa Pagbabago” is led by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) in coordination with other government agencies, local government units, and non-government organizations. […]

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6 Abu terrorists slayed in Sulu row

(Eagle News)– Six Abu Sayyaf terrorists were killed during a 45 minute encounter in Patikul, Sulu on early Friday. Spokesman for Western Mindanao Command Major Filemon Tan said the clash ignited when troops faced some 100 Abu terrorists in Sitio Makaita in Barangay Bunkaong. Fourteen government troops were wounded, while Abu Sayyaf’s injured number is still “undetermined. The terrorist group is currently holding more than a dozen hostages in Sulu. Recently, a hostage named Patrick […]

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AFP ease paranoia of bombings in Metro Manila malls

(Eagle News)– The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday nullifies the rumors of suicide bombing in Metro Manila malls due to circulating text message that such a deed would be carried out.   “In so far as the Armed Forces of the Philippines is concerned, we have not received any such kind of threat,” AFP public affairs office chief Col. Edgard Arevalo assuredly said. According to the text message, it was supposedly confirmed […]

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Duterte to AFP, PNP: Destroy enemies of the state

(Eagle News)– Both Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) received directives from President Rodrigo Duterte to ‘destroy’ the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) after the beheading Patrick Almodovar on Wednesday.   The President was informed of the incident during an early morning press conference in Davao City.   “Yung bata? That’s why i’m sending the troops there and tell them to destroy. My orders to the police and to the armed […]

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Uniformed personnel to start receiving rice allowance in September

QUEZON City, Philippines – Starting September 2016, every uniformed personnel will receive a 20-kilo rice allowance from the government. Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said that the rice allowance is a non-salary benefit promised by President Rodrigo Duterte. The beneficiaries include all the personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Philippine National Police, the Bureau of Fire Protection, and the Philippine Coast Guard. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by […]

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ICYMI: Exclusive Interview with Brig Gen. Restituto Padilla

QUEZON City, Philippines – In an exclusive interview with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla, Angelo Palmones of Agila Balita Alas Dose discussed about the re-deployment of AFP troops as per the unilateral ceasefire called by President Rodrigo Duterte with the CPP-NPA. Also discussed where the several attacks done by NPA against military troops.

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Intel report on alleged ISIS threats on Davao City not from AFP, PNP

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla said, intelligence reports claiming that Davao City is under terror threat from the Islamic State (ISIS) did not come from the military or police. Acting Davao City Mayor Paolo Duterte earlier said that ISIS militants are threatening to attack the southern city. The local military and police have been alerted to avert the plot, Duterte said. He did not […]

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AFP chief Visaya: No ISIS in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) —  There are no members of the jihadist terror group ISIS in the Philippines. This was stressed by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Ricardo Visaya Thursday in a message to the PNA. Visaya made this statement in response to claims made by acting Davao City Mayor Paolo Duterte who earlier said that ISIS militants are threatening the city. The younger Duterte said that he has already […]

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AFP to uphold rule of law in helping in law enforcement operations

With the military about to play a more active role in law enforcement operations especially in the neutralization of the illegal drugs trade, newly-appointed Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Lt. Gen. Ricardo Visaya assured the public they will be guided by the rule of law while performing these operations. Earlier, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte said he is mobilizing the AFP to help the Philippine National Police in its campaign to eradicate criminality in […]

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Military to focus on disaster response missions

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Newly appointed Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief Lt. Gen. Ricardo Visaya said, the AFP will focus on its humanitarian assistance and disaster relief response missions. The Philippines is located in the so-called “Pacific Ring of Fire” and has recorded more casualties and devastation brought about by national disasters and calamities. Aside from improving competencies in combat, soldiers would also be involved in the crackdown on criminality and terrorism, […]

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President Duterte meets VP Robredo for the first time after inauguration

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte met Vice-President Leni Robredo on Friday, July 1 for the first time after their separate inauguration ceremonies on Thursday (June 30). The occasion was the turn-over ceremonies at the Armed Forces of the Philippines in Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City where the new AFP chief of Staff, Lieutenant. Gen. Ricardo Visaya took his oath of office. Visaya replaced AFP Lt. Gen. Glorioso Miranda. Duterte also referred to Robredo while […]

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