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The Armed Forces of the Philippines is asking the members of the media to be careful in disclosing information, especially those regarding terrorism. This statement was made in response to reports that four jihadist camps can be found in Mindanao, Philippines. The AFP denied the existence of said camps and said that these are just small groups that want to gain attention by associating with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria or ISIS. (Eagle […]
Armed Forces of the Philippines Spokesman Colonel Restituto Padilla said government forces are prepared for any scenario during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC summit this week. Nevertheless, he said they are making themselves more visible to prevent untoward incidents. Padilla said they are carefully analyzing what happened to Paris to see if they have to adjust for things like that. But he said it seems that they have already covered such scenarios so they […]
In the wake of the terrorist attack in Paris, France, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said that it is ready for all kinds of scenario for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC Summit on November 18 and 19. The AFP will also heighten its visibility to prevent groups that are planning to sabotage said summit. The AFP also added that there is currently no need to change the security protocols in place. <em>(Eagle […]
Paiimbestigahan ng Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) sa mga awtoridad ang nadiskubreng pakikipag-ugnayan ng ilang tiwalag na miyembro nito sa ilang dating opisyal ng militar. Sa nakalap na impormasyon ng Eagle News Service, nakilala ang “conduit” ng grupo na si Bless Grace Hernandez-Ardona, na matagal nang tiwalag sa iglesia. Lumilitaw na nakikipag-ugnayan si Ardona sa ilang ex-militray officer para sa mga tiwalag na miyembro ng INC na ngayon ay nananatiling naninirahan sa number 36 Tandang Sora, […]
(Eagle News) — According to the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the AFP did not receive any reports regarding the alleged plans of China to sabotage the 2016 elections due to the arbitration case filed by the Philippines against China regarding the issue of the West Philippine Sea. Allegation of China’s plan to sabotage the upcoming elections was made by Commissioner Christian Lim during a budget hearing. <em>(Eagle News Service Jay […]
MANILA, Philippines, September 15 (Eagle News) — The senate will conduct its own investigation in the recent killings that involved three leaders of Lumad in Surigao del Sur allegedly by a paramilitary forces. Senator Teofisto Guigona III asked for the return of the rule of law in the province. Meanwhile, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Spokesman Col. Restituto Padilla denied the accusations that the military is involved in the said killings. (Eagle News Service)
QUEZON City, Philippines, August 17 (Eagle News) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is going to take actions against the New People’s Army’s (NPA) “permit to campaign” especially now that the 2016 presidential elections are near. According to the AFP, the NPA usually asks for payment from running candidates in exchange for protection and also the guarantee that they will not sabotage said candidates’ campaign. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, […]
QUEZON City, Philippines, July 21 (Eagle News) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), in particular the Philippine Navy, was given the mandate to secure the oil exploration to be conducted in the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone in the West Philippine Sea. The AFP believes that the Chinese Coast Guard will not harass the oil exploration mission. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, July 10 (Eagle News) — President Benigno S. Aquino III appointed Lt. General Hernando Iriberri on Friday (July 10) as the new commanding general of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). (Eagle News Service)
QUEZON City, Philippines, June 29 (Eagle News) — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang said that he is ready to give up his benefits just to ensure that soldiers receive the military reservation in Nueva Ecija. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Pio Catapang proposed the establishment of a naval base in Batanes to guard the country’s territory against illegal poachers from Taiwan. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
MAGUINDANAO, Philippines (Eagle News) – For the first time, the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front joined hands to conduct repairs on various public schools in Maguindanao. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
