By Adel Zaanoun with Fiachra Gibbons in Jerusalem GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories, April 3, 2024 (AFP) – Israel’s defence chief said Wednesday that a strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza was a “grave mistake”, after the incident prompted a chorus of international condemnation. “This incident was a grave mistake,” IDF chief Herzi Halevi said in a video message on the strike that hit a World Central Kitchen (WCK) convoy on Monday. “It shouldn’t […]
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PNP welcomes PHL Army head Cirilito Sobejana as next AFP chief
(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police has welcomed the designation of Philippine Army Commanding General, Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana as the next chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Sobejana, a Medal of Valor awardee, is set to replace Gen. Gilbert Gapay, who is expected to retire on February 4. “His heroic exploits in the battlefield should inspire the younger breed of military and police officers to push themselves towards achieving […]
Duterte appoints ISAFP chief as commanding general of military
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed the head of the Army’s intelligence unit as the military’s next commanding general. Major General Macairog Alberto, chief of the Intelligence Service unit of the Armed Forces of the Philippines will replace Major General Rolando Bautista, who is slated to retire on Oct. 15. President Duterte has said, however, that he would appoint Bautista as the next Social Welfare secretary. Alberto served as commander of Task Force Davao […]





