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QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno has asked Defense Secretary, and Martial Law Administrator Delfin Lorenzana and Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Eduardo Año to attend the oral arguments on martial law. Sereno issued the directive, thereby granting the request of Rep. Edcel Lagman for the principal martial law implementors to attend the oral arguments. They are the principal actors now with respect to the implementation of […]
(Eagle News) — Authorities on Wednesday called for a united stand against terrorism, amid calls from an international terrorist group to step up attacks in countries all over the world, including the Philippines. “Kaya kami nakikiusap sa buong Pilipinas na magkaisa tayo. Huwag nating payagan na ito ay mangyari sa atin. Kita niyo ang karahasan sa Marawi,” Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson Brigadier General Restituto Padilla said at the Mindanao Hour briefing. “We must all […]
AFP spokesperson says he has not read report, but that it contains recommendations that stem from the June “accident” (Eagle News) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines has finished its probe into the incident that saw “friendly fire” kill at least 10 government troopers in Marawi weeks ago. Brigadier General Restituto Padilla, AFP spokesperson, said at the Mindanao Hour briefing on Wednesday that the report of the Board of Inquiry led by General Raffy Valencia has been […]
(Eagle News) — Makabubuting ipadala na lamang sa Marawi City ang lahat ng mga kritiko ng idineklarang batas militar ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa Mindanao. “Padala na lang lahat ng kontra sa Marawi. Sila tumapos ng gulo,” ito ang naging pahayag ni Senate Majority Leader Tito Sotto kasunod ng isinagawang oral arguments ng Korte Suprema kung saan iginigiit ng mga petitioner na walang sapat na batayan ang pagpapatupad ng martial law. Ayon kay Sotto, tila […]
After leading arrival honors on June 11 for the members of the Philippine Marines killed in action in Marawi City, President Rodrigo Duterte then proceeded to the Marines headquarters in Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City to visit the wake of another two soldiers who were also killed in action in Marawi. The two were Corporal Romula Garcia and Private First Class Eddie Cardona Jr. whose remains lie in state at the Acero Hall inside the […]
Islamist militants holding parts of a Philippine city are killing civilians who try to flee while using others as orderlies and cooks, authorities said Tuesday after the gunmen boasted of executions. There are around 1,000 people trapped in the parts of Marawi city that the militants control, the government said, three weeks after fighting erupted with members of the Maute group that has pledged allegiance to the international terrorist group Islamic State. Authorities say 400 gunmen […]
The night before the Philippine Independence Day, President Rodrigo Duterte led the arrival honors for the officers and enlisted personnel of the Philippine Marines killed in action in Marawi City. The President arrived at 7:20 p.m. June 11 at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City. President Duterte arrived at the Air Base grandstand around 7:50 p.m. Sunday where he personally condoled with the families of the slain soldiers. The bodies of the slain Marines were flown […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Fredenil Castro appealed to the Supreme Court to respect the decision of both houses of Congress to not hold a joint session on the declaration of martial law in Mindanao. Castro said that the high court should respect Congress’ decision to avoid a constitutional crisis. “Ang sa akin dito ay dapat respetuhin nila kung ano ang paninindigan ng Kongreso. Sila naman ay hindi din […]
Islamic State spokesman praises jihadist attack in Marawi City in audio broadcast Islamic militants in action, with high-powered firearms and ammunition, as well as with their hostages, were seen on a video posted on the internet by the Islamic State-affiliated Amaq News Agency showing what appeared to be IS-inspired Filipino extremists fighting Philippine government forces. The video purports to show militants using high-powered firearms in Marawi City, as well as several civilians, which Amaq […]
(Eagle News) — A House of Representatives lawmaker has proposed the establishment of a rehabilitation fund and program for the “long-term” recovery of Marawi. “Even as fighting between government forces and rebel-terrorist groups continue to rage in Marawi City, government should already consider drawing up a rehabilitation program and seeking congressional approval for a special rehabilitation fund,” Quezon City Rep. Winston Castelo said. For this, Castelo urged President Rodrigo Duterte to “form a team to […]
BEIJING, China (AFP) — China supports the Philippine government’s “anti-terrorism” operations against Islamist militants, the Chinese foreign ministry said Monday, after United States special forces provided support to Filipino troops. The US embassy in Manila said Saturday that special forces were assisting the Philippine military with ongoing operations in the southern city of Marawi, which insurgents overran on May 23. Philippine authorities said the US special forces were providing “technical assistance.” “Terrorism is the common […]
Duterte: “It can save lives” (Eagle News) — The United States special forces have joined the battle in the southern Philippine city of Marawi providing technical expertise to government troopers, after 13 Philippine marines were killed in intense urban fighting, and President Rodrigo Duterte said he is thankful for this help by the US forces. Duterte, on Sunday, June 11, said he only became aware of the US forces’ technical support when they arrived to the […]
