Tag: Armed Forces of the Philippines

Area Task Force North to guard Philippine interests in West Philippine Sea

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Armed Forces of the Philippines, together with other government agencies like the Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Marines, Philippine National Police, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Interior and Local Governments and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, formed the group known as the Area Task Force North in order to safeguard national interests in the West Philippine Sea. Specifically, the Northern Luzon Command of the Armed Forces […]

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Incoming AFP chief warns soldiers involved in illegal drugs

QUEZON City, Philippines – Incoming Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Ricardo Bisaya warned soldiers involved in illegal drugs – whether user or distributor – will face severe penalties if such was proven. He added that the AFP will support PNP’s campaign against illegal drugs and has already laid down plans regarding the anti-illegal drug campaign.

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Government forces still looking for the body of Canadian hostage

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is still looking for the body of slain Canadian hostage Robert Hall, one week after he was beheaded. The AFP is exerting all efforts to recover the body so that it could be returned to Hall’s family in Canada. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/YNDc8cKHbjs

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No deadline yet for rest of ASG hostages

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Abu Sayyaf has yet to set a new deadline for the rest of its hostages, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines. But the AFP also asked the media to not give much weight to the statements of the Abu Sayyaf and reminded them to be careful when reporting about the terrorist group as the media may inadvertently serve the Abu Sayyaf’s propaganda. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay […]

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Military operations against Maute continues

QUEZON City, Philippines – As the intensified military operations against the Maute Group continues, the Armed Forces of the Philippines – Western Mindanao Command recorded 55 dead. The military operations resulted in the evacuation of thousands of residents in the said area. The Maute Group is said to be behind the extortion and kidnapping activities in the province. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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PNP and AFP, ready for the special elections

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines is ready for the special elections which will be held on May 14 in eleven areas where the Commission on Elections declared failure of elections. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Duterte already has a list of possible PNP and AFP top officials

QUEZON City, Philippines – The executive assistant of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Bong Go, confirmed that Duterte already has a list of possible candidates for top officials of the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines although he refrained from naming said officials. He added that Duterte’s criteria includes merit, sincerity, faithfulness in duty as well as loyalty. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, […]

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AFP sees no problems regarding security under Duterte administration

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Armed Forces of the Philippines said that it sees no problems if Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte becomes the president. The AFP added that it follows the Constitution and that it believes that the next President will also follow the Constitution. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Troop deployment for election duties now at 97.1%

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — The deployment of units tasked to secure the coming may 9 elections has reached 97.1 percent, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced Wednesday, May 4. The Philippine National Police disclosed the deployment of police officers, standby forces and quick reaction teams stationed in a 24-hour basis at the command posts in their respective headquarters. When asked regarding the exact number of troops and units involved in securing the […]

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Philippines to rent Japanese warplanes

QUEZON City, Philppines – The Department of National Defense admitted that Japan’s offer of five of its warplanes for rent will go a long way to enhance the defense capability of the Armed Forces of the Philippines – including humanitarian assistance, disaster response and maritime security. The DND did not disclose the cost of the rent of the five Japanese warplanes. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded […]

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Malacañang expresses confidence over AFP, PNP’s support regarding peaceful election

The Malacañang expressed its confidence that the Philippines National Police and Armed Forces of the Philippines have tapped augmentation forces to secure the safety of the public during the national elections on May 9. Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr., on Sunday (May 1) said that the PNP and the AFP are focus on the continuously preparing and monitoring to secure a safe and orderly elections around the country.

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Palace assures monitoring of peace, order in election hot spots

MANILA, May 2 – Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio B. Coloma Jr. assured Sunday the security forces are continuously monitoring peace and order in election hot spots around the country. “Patuloy na tinututukan, pinagtutulungan at inaasikaso ng pambansang kapulisan at ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas at lahat ng ating mga pwersang pangseguridad ang pagpapatatag sa mga hakbang na pangseguridad lalo na sa mga lugar na maaaring pagmulan ng kaguluhan dahil sa eleksyon para pangalagaan ang […]

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