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QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reported that a total number of 326 members of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to the government last month. Despite the large number of rebels who surrendered, AFP Spokesperson General Edgar Arevalo admitted that it is still too early to say that the AFP can defeat the rebel group. He said that the unprecedented number of surrenderrees could be attributed to […]
(Eagle News) — Retired Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Eduardo Año promised a “disciplined force” under his watch as the newly appointed officer in charge of the Department of the Interior and Local Government. In an interview with reporters on Tuesday, Año said the changes would not only be “cosmetic.” He said he would also ensure that the “service” of the police force would improve. As such, he said the values formation of the policemen would […]
(Eagle News) — The officer in charge of the Department of the Interior and Local Government officially turned over the reins of the agency to its new head in ceremonies held on Tuesday. Former Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Eduardo Año took the helm of the DILG from Catalino Cuy, who was officer in charge for almost a year. Cuy will now head the Dangerous Drugs Board. The turnover ceremonies came four days after President […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Patuloy na binabantayan ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) ang posible pang banta mula sa mga terror group ngayong holiday season. Ayon kay Colonel Romeo Brawner, Deputy Commander ng Joint Task Force Ranao, hindi nila isinasantabi ang posibilidad na may mga galamay pa ng Maute-ISIS sa Marawin City kaya lagi silang naka-alerto. Aminado si Brawner na kahit mahirap ay sanay na silang hindi kapiling ang pamilya sa pagdiriwang kapag […]
(Eagle News) — The military on Wednesday accused the communist rebels of violating the unilateral ceasefire it earlier declared for the holidays, and in commemoration of the group’s anniversary. In a statement, the 10th Infantry Division said on December 25, for instance, around 30 rebels went after Arbilito Catampao, a member of the Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit Active Auxiliary in Compostela Valley. Catampao only escaped the rebels by running as fast as he could. The Melale Patrol […]
(Eagle News) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines has been placed on full alert as the Communist Party of the Philippines geared up for its 49th founding anniversary on Tuesday. AFP spokesperson Colonel Edgard Arevalo said the upgrading of the status was done to guard against possible attacks from the group. Only recently, President Rodrigo Duterte terminated peace talks with the Communists, and labelled them as terrorists. The government has declared a ceasefire from 6 […]
(Eagle News) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines has relieved the Navy chief from his post. Navy Flag Officer in Command Vice Admiral Ronald Joseph Mercado was replaced by Rear Admiral Robert Empedrad, the AFP Deputy Chief of Staff for Reserve and Retirees Affairs. Details of the relief of Mercado, who was set to retire in March 2018, remain unclear. Colonel Edgar Arevalo, AFP spokesperson, said the reasons behind the sudden relief of Mercado—ordered by […]
(Eagle News)- A disaster official denounced on Monday the attack of New People’s Army members on soldiers who were only conducting relief operations for those affected by “Urduja” in northern Samar. “Naniniwala kami na pinaglalaban lang (ng mga sundalo) ang welfare ng ating mga kababayan..Tigilan ang pananambang sa mga tumutulong sa kapwa Pilipino,” Romina Marasigan, spokesperson for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, said. Marasigan was referring to Sunday’s incident that saw two […]
By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief Rey Guerrero on Friday stopped short of saying he would be able to eradicate terrorism by the end of his term in April, saying making such a promise would make him “overly ambitious.” “I’m just being practical. Ang sabi ko nga sa inyo the AFP operates based on a campaign plan. We’ve set targets and timelines and right now may targets kami,” Guerrero […]
(Eagle News) — Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Rey Guerrero dismissed critics’ claims of a declaration of martial law nationwide, saying these were only “speculative.” “I will not dare to venture into such topic considering, not only because it’s speculative, but because it’s too early, it’s too far in the future for me to project,” Guerrero added. He said as of now, the focus should be Mindanao. “It was mentioned in Congress […]
By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service The Department of the Interior and Local Government on Friday said it has recommended a one-year extension of martial law in Mindanao to President Rodrigo Duterte. “Principally (we made the recommendation) due to existing threats sa Mindanao from the terrorist groups..,” he said, noting that there were other groups that need to be the focus of “continuing concern” apart from Maute. He said they received reports that the attack […]
(Eagle News) — Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero on Wednesday breezed through the powerful Commission on Appointments hearing his ad interim appointment as Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff. No member of the CA opposed the CA’s committee on national defense’s appointment endorsement of Guerrero, even with the seasoned military official slated to retire on December 17. On this day, Guerrero is expected to reach the mandatory age of retirement, or 56. The then-Eastern Mindanao Command […]
