Tag: armed forces

Armed Forces: Anti-terrorism law gives law enforcers legal means to protect public

(Eagle News)–The Armed Forces of the Philippines has hailed the signing into law of the anti-terrorism bill, saying it provides law enforcers the “legal wherewithal” to protect and defend the public. Major General Edgar Arevalo, AFP spokesperson, relayed to President Rodrigo Duterte the gratitude of AFP chief of staff Felimon Santos Jr., for his “resolve in putting public security and general welfare his primordial consideration in enacting the law that specifically targets terrorists.” He said […]

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AFP, tiniyak na walang aktibong military personnel na sangkot sa pagpasok sa PHL ng ‘dirty money’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OxTMfU1E9k     Ni Moira Encina Eagle News Service (Eagle News)- Itinanggi ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) ang mga ulat na mayroon itong mga aktibong tauhan na umaakto bilang escort para makapasok sa bansa ang “dirty money” na nagkakahalaga ng bilyun-bilyong piso. Sa isang forum sa Maynila, sinabi ni AFP Spokesperson Brigadier General Edgard Arevalo na nakipag-ugnayan na sila sa Department of Finance (DOF) at Bureau of Customs (BOC) para linawin ang isyu. […]

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AFP says Maute members with “downgraded capabilities” may have traveled to Iligan, CDO

Assures public gov’t troops have taken “proactive measures” to ensure security there (Eagle News) — The military on Friday said Maute members may have traveled to Iligan and Cagayan de Oro, but assured the public they have already taken “proactive measures” to ensure security there. “We have coordinated with local governments and other security partners (so they can) heighten their security posture,” Brigadier General Restituto Padilla, Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson, told reporters during the Mindanao Hour briefing. Padilla added that Maute’s “capabilities” have been […]

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PHL-US Balikatan ends: focus on humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, counter-terrorism

  (Eagle News) – The annual joint US-Philippines military exercises ended on Friday, May 19, with the closing ceremonies participated in by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. Forces in Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City. The Balikatan exercises this year lasted for about 10 days. The opening was marked by ceremonies on May 8 in Manila. The exercises mostly focused on humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and counterterrorism (HADR/CT) events, as well […]

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3 dead, 1 hurt after military chopper crashes in Tanay

(Eagle News) — Three people were killed and one was wounded after a military chopper crashed in Tanay, Rizal on Thursday. According to the authorities, the Huey–a UH 1D model—crashed in Sitio Hilltop, Barangay Sampaloc around 3 p.m. The names of the deceased and the injured have yet to be released at press time. No other details were available yet.  

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Butig locals flee over military efforts vs. Maute Group

(Eagle News)– At least 90 percent of the population of Butig, Lanao del Sur have fled to Marawi City and other nearby areas as clashes between the military and bandits of the Maute Group continued. Some 300 members of the Maute Group have reoccupied a certain area of Butig town. Majority of members of the bandit group are residents of Butig town, and are now reinforced by other bandits from Maguindanao province. The military was able […]

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COMELEC reminds public about absentee local voting

QUEZON City, Philippines — The Commission on Elections reminded the public about the local absentee voting for the 2016 elections. The COMELEC added that media networks can now submit applications for local absentee voting, which should include the names of media practitioners that will avail of the advanced voting. Other than media practitioners, members of the police, the armed forces and other government employees that will be assigned to a different area can also avail […]

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