The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr., is hoping for a closure on the Mamasapano probe, adding that the reports made by various groups should be consolidated.
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President Aquino signs resolution raising daily allowance of uniformed personnel
President Benigno S. Aquino III signed last Friday (March 27) a joint resolution with Congress, increasing the daily subsistence allowance of uniformed personnel from P90 to P150 per day, effective January 1, 2015, Malacañang has announced. In a press briefing at the Palace on Monday, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said that the current allowance is “no longer adequate to meet the basic needs of Filipino military soldiers and uniformed personnel… in view of the increasing […]
President Aquino signs higher subsistence allowance for AFP, PNP
Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP) and other uniformed services should expect higher subsistence allowance after President Benigno Aquino III signed the new law proposed by Senator Antonio Trillanes.
AFP asks President Aquino to re-appoint Gen. Pangilinan
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) asked President Benigno Aquino III to re-appoint of 6th Infantry Division Commanding General Edmundo Pangilinan after the Commission on Appointments (CA) did not confirm him due to the Mamasapano incident.
Ceasefire mechanism body investigating alleged MILF camp in Iligan
COTABATO CITY, PIA – Government of the Philippines-Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities (GPH-CCCH) Head of Secretariat Major Carlos T. Sol confirmed that they have already received the report of the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade, Mechanized Infantry Division, Philippine Army on the alleged training camp of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Iligan City, and that they are already validating the report to immediately undertake measures for dismantling. “I confirm that the Armed […]
Government spends 2 million pesos a day for Maguindanao evacuees
As the fighting between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter (BIFF) intensifies, the Government is said to spend 2 million pesos a day for evacuees in the provinces of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
AFP to ends operation in Maguindanao and Cotabato this weekend
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) targets to finish its offensives against Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in Maguindanao and Cotabato this weekend. This is to allow the displaced residents to return to their homes. According to the newly-installed AFP Spokesman Brig. Gen. Joselito Kakilala, they have already expanded the operations for three consecutive days. The clearing operation started yesterday. If the clearing operations will not be finished by Saturday, the military clarifies that […]
AFP has new spokesperson
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) introduced Brig. Gen. Joselito Kakilala as its new spokesperson.
AFP attacks BIFF bomb factory
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) uncovered an improvised bomb factory after attacking the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter (BIFF) camp in Mamasapano.
AFP kills Usman’s trusted lieutenants
According to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), ever since the all-out offensive started against the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), three of Usman’s alleged trusted lieutenants were killed.
MILF advises troop to avoid confrontations against the government
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).
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.
