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Philippines declares 'strategic defeat' of NPA rebels
MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines declared on Tuesday a "strategic defeat" of the New People's Army (NPA) rebels, who have been fighting against the government since the 1960s, saying there is no more active guerilla fronts in the country. Eduardo Ano, National Security Adviser and former chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, said "thousands" of NPA insurgents have decided to return t.....»»
GTA 6 Delay Possible as Rockstar Pushes Staff Back to Office
One of the most highly anticipated games in history, Grand Theft Auto VI, may face delays in its release, potentially pushing its launch from 2025.....»»
865 soldiers, 400 cadets help secure Sinulog
Up to 865 soldiers and 400 cadets of the Reserve Officers Training Corps will be deployed in Cebu City to help secure the month-long Sinulog Festival, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said yesterday......»»
MARINA, PCG celebrate Seafarers’ Day; kick-start Maritime Week
The National Seafarers' Day Committee, in collaboration with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Stella-Maris Philippines, celebrated the 28th National Seafarers' Day yesterday, 24 September, at Pier 13, Port Area, Manila, which also marked the beginning of the 24th National Maritime Week. This year's theme, "Marinong Filipino: Patuloy sa Pangangalaga ng Karagatan!", underscores the Philippines' commitment to preserving the maritime environment and the invaluable contributions of Filipino seafarers to the world. The event commenced with a Holy Mass, led by Most Rev. Ruperto Cruz Santos D.D., Bishop of Antipolo, Bishop Promoter of Stella Maris Manila, setting the tone for a week-long celebration that pays homage to the nation's seafarers and their vital role in safeguarding the oceans. The religious ceremony invoked blessings upon the seafarers who ventured into the seas in the name of their profession. The PCG also launched the Cadets Onboard Training Monitoring System, a technological advancement in maritime training that will enhance the monitoring and training of aspiring seafarers during their onboard experiences. MARINA STCW Office Deputy Executive Director, Capt. Vicente C. Navarro, representing Administrator Atty. Hernani N. Fabia, delivered remarks that underscored the paramount role of seafarers in the maritime industry. He praised their unwavering dedication and contributions, emphasizing that the celebration serves as a reminder of their significance to the nation and the global maritime community. The MARINA also symbolically handed over the torch to the PCG, signifying the latter's assumption of the lead agency role for the 2024 National Maritime Week Celebration. To conclude the event, the National Seafarers' Day Committee, led by its Chairperson and Director/Chaplain of Stella Maris Manila, Fr. Paulo H Prigol, held an Ecumenical Memorial at Sea, honoring the memory of seafarers who have tragically lost their lives at sea. The maritime community has set the stage for a week filled with activities that will not only celebrate the contributions of seafarers but also emphasize the importance of ocean conservation. See more photos here: The post MARINA, PCG celebrate Seafarers’ Day; kick-start Maritime Week appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Up to 2M reservists eyed once ROTC becomes mandatory
There could be about two million reservists who will be able to augment the reserve force of the Armed Forces of the Philippines every year if the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps becomes mandatory again. This was bared by Major General Joel Alejandro Nacnac, Deputy Chief of Staff for Reservists and Retiree Affairs of the AFP, over the weekend during the opening of the National Reservists Week. “Every year, if ROTC becomes mandatory, we expect an additional two million students from all of the universities,” Nacnac told the reporters in an interview. He said projected servicemen from ROTC will be classified as a “standby reserve”—which is mobilized only in times of national emergency or war. The AFP reserve force is currently at 1.2 million as of June 2023, which is composed of over 71,000 “ready reservists,” more than 15,000 affiliated units from other organizations and institutions, and 1.1 million standby reservists—with most of them from the Philippine Army. The ready reservists are called at “any time to add to the regular forces.” The National Reservist Week is the AFP’s annual activity of the “purposely to widen the Reserve Force manpower build-up and for the existing reservists to be accounted.” The event also provides reservists an update on the current AFP policies and directives with regard to the Reserve Force Development Programs as well as establish a robust operational Reserve force by way of checking their individual readiness in order to provide support to the Regular Force to fulfill its mandate. The bill requiring ROTC for students enrolled in at least two years of an undergraduate degree is pending in the Senate plenary. On the other hand, Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa the government may allot P4.2 billion for free uniforms yearly if the proposed mandatory ROTC program becomes law. “If it will materialize, every year we’re going to budget P4.2B for uniforms alone for cadets,” he said in a recent hearing on the budget of the Department of Science and Technology and its attached agencies. Dela Rosa also made a recommendation that ROTC uniforms should be locally sourced. The Philippine Textile Research Institute welcomed the senator’s suggestion. The post Up to 2M reservists eyed once ROTC becomes mandatory appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Better sports facilities pushed
As chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, I am saddened by the dilapidated state of the country’s iconic sports facilities. The Philippine Institute of Sports Multi-Purpose Arena, popularly known as PhilSports Arena, has come a long way from the time it was built in 1985 to house the Philippine Basketball Association until the league moved out in 1993 due to the lack of maintenance of the venue. The last time it was renovated was in 2019, when the country hosted the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Among PhilSports Arena’s main facilities are the Multi-purpose Arena, Swimming Center, and Football and Athletic Stadium. While the arena was greatly enjoyed as a sports facility, it also served as a temporary shelter for evacuees after Tropical Storm Ondoy and Typhoon Pepeng struck the Philippines in 2009, adding to the facility's wear and tear. A quick look at the PhilSports Arena and the other sports facilities nationwide should make us realize that we should invest more in rehabilitating our iconic sports facilities. As I have suggested during the budget deliberations in the Senate, prioritizing funding for sports facilities would have been better than putting flood control projects in areas with little to no population. This concern about the support we are providing our athletes has motivated me to author and co-sponsor Republic Act No. 11470, which established the National Academy of Sports at New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac. In collaboration with the Philippine Sports Commission and the Department of Education, NAS now offers a specialized secondary education program focused on sports where students can study and train simultaneously. I have also filed the Philippine National Games bill, which aims to provide a structure for a more comprehensive national sports program, linking grassroots sports promotion to national sports development by having a mini Olympics regularly. Providing opportunities to our youth will help develop their potential in sports but will also help keep them away from vices such as illegal drugs. I continue to support establishing sports-related programs and infrastructure to divert the youth from the lure of addiction and criminality. This is also part of my three-pronged approach to combat illegal drugs in the Philippines – law enforcement, rehabilitation, and prevention. Yesterday, I witnessed the Philippine ROTC Games 2023 Luzon Qualifying Leg opening ceremony held at Cavite State University – Indang Campus in Indang, Cavite. With Sen. Francis Tolentino, I encouraged our young cadets who participated in various competitions to get into sports and stay away from drugs. I have also remained faithful to my promise to visit and help our fellow Filipinos in most parts of the country. On 16 September, we attended the groundbreaking of a Super Health Center in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. We also visited the town of Damulog, where I inspected projects I have supported, such as a public market, road concreting project, evacuation center, solar street lights, and a multipurpose building. Later that day, we also attended the 25th Anniversary of Public Safety Basic Recruit Course Class 1998-Alpha at Acacia Hotel in Davao City. On 15 September, we attended a meeting of state universities and colleges leaders held in Davao City and hosted by Commission on Higher Education Chair Prospero de Vera. The night before, we also joined leaders from the CHEd, the University of the Philippines System, and various SUCs to honor the appointment of Atty. Angelo Jimenez, a fellow Mindanaoan, as the 22nd President of the University of the Philippines. We took the opportunity to voice our commitment to elevating the standard of education nationwide. This is also the reason why Republic Act No. 10931, or the Universal Access To Quality Tertiary Education Act, was enacted into law during the time of former president Rodrigo Duterte. Today, we continue to pursue this further as I co-authored and co-sponsored Senate Bill No. 1360, which aims to widen the reach of the law further. We visited Bislig City in Surigao del Sur to participate in its 23rd Charter Day festivities. We handed out grocery packages to 32 newlywed couples during a community wedding and inaugurated the country’s 159th Malasakit Center at the Bislig District Hospital. This is the seventh Malasakit Center in the Caraga region and the 40th in Mindanao. Our team also provided direct aid, including grocery packs, to 129 patients and 191 front liners, including security guards, utilities, and hospital staff. On 15 September, my office also attended the groundbreaking of Super Health Centers in New Washington and Malay in the province of Aklan. Meanwhile, we continue to support livelihood programs, especially those that can help people experiencing poverty overcome crises. Through our support, the Department of Trade and Industry provides livelihood kits to qualified beneficiaries affected by calamities and teaches them how to grow their businesses for the benefit of their families. Among those we have helped are 20 from Dipaculao, Aurora; 57 from Sanchez Mira and Abulog, Cagayan; 100 affected by the earthquake in Montevista and New Bataan, and 50 in Nabunturan in Davao de Oro; 196 in Malalag and Sulop, Davao del Sur; 20 in Mangatarem, Pangasinan; 21 victims of Typhoon Egay in Pigcawayan, North Cotabato; 132 shear line victims in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental; and 36 beneficiaries from Lutayan and Columbio, Sultan Kudarat, and General Santos City. We also continue to support the National Housing Authority’s distribution of emergency housing assistance to disaster victims so they can purchase roofing, nails, and other home repair materials. We assisted beneficiaries, including 85 fire victims in Imus City, Cavite. Meanwhile, my office helped the 65 fire victims in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. We also provided assistance to 75 TESDA graduates in Victorias City, Negros Occidental. We also distributed additional support to workers who lost their jobs, beneficiaries of the TUPAD program of the Department of Labor and Employment, including 413 in Talibon, Bohol, and 150 in Plaridel, Bulacan. We also aided 333 poor residents in Paluan, Occidental Mindoro; and 234 in Antipolo City, Rizal. Together, let us continue bringing government services closer to Filipinos in need – from better sports facilities more accessible healthcare services, and implementing various programs to help uplift communities affected by crises. 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CA confirms Brawner, 29 military officers
The Commission on Appointments, led by Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, confirmed Wednesday the ad interim appointment of Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. as chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines with the rank of four-star general and the nomination of other 29 generals, flag officers, and senior military officers. Zubiri lauded the soldiers for their loyalty to the Philippine flag and their willingness to make sacrifices for the country. “Once again, you are the vanguards of democracy in our country. We cannot have hearings today, we cannot have these institutions in place without the brave men and women of the Armed Forces,” Zubiri said. During the bicameral CA deliberation of his appointment, Brawner vowed the AFP military officials are ready to defend and protect the country and Filipino people against any security threats. Senator Risa Hontiveros started the deliberation by asking Brawner about his primary objectives intended to be accomplished through the AFP's revolving door policy and Republic Act 11939. Brawner responded by enumerating his priority thrusts for the armed forces embodied in an acronym U.N.I.T.Y, which stands for unification, normalization, territorial defense, internal security operations and youth programs. Brawner said the AFP will focus on the the normalization of the Bangsamoro region, particularly the decommissioning, disarmament and reintegration of the former combatants of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. “Now that we believe that we are winding down with our internal security operations, we will have to sustain the gains that we had,” he added. Brawner also noted that the AFP will have to recalibrate its doctrines, training and the entire organization in order to be able to cope with the demands of defending the country’s territory. The AFP, he added, will focus on developing the Filipino youth through programs such as the revival of the mandatory Reserve Officers' Training Corps. Brawner said the AFP will make sure that those who will handle the ROTC activities “are prepared and are professional” to prevent a repeat of abuses, including grades for sale, hazing and maltreatment of students. “We are anticipating the passing of that bill for the mandatory ROTC. Naghahanda na po ang inyong armed forces and we want to make sure that we will not repeat the mistakes that we had, the abuses that happened during the past when we had the ROTC program,” he said. On sending military officers to China Meanwhile, Senator Francis Tolentino scrutinized the AFP’s engagements with China, particularly the sending of senior officials and cadets to Chinese military schools. Brawner explained that the Philippines’ military-to-military relationship with China is covered by a memorandum of agreement on Defense Cooperation that was forged in 2004. “That is why we are allowed to send officers to China to study and vice versa, they are sent here because we find value in sending our officers abroad not just to China but in fact to so many countries in order for them to train and to bring back the knowledge that they gain so that we can learn from them and probably apply the best practices that they are applying in other countries,” he said. However, Brawner noted that the AFP is currently studying the revisitation of the memorandum following the blocking and water cannon actions by Chinese vessels against Philippine ships last 5 August in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. “I ordered the temporary stop to sending officers to China. Just last week there was a communication, an invitation from China for us to send cadets to China to join a conference of cadets from all over the world,” he said. Tolentino urged Brawner to provide updates on the results of the study. Senator Imee Marcos also pushed for the local production and procurement of firearms and equipment for the AFP to lessen the country's dependence on foreign suppliers for its national defense. Brawner said the AFP is eyeing the revival of the country’s Self-Reliant Defense Posture program. Meanwhile, the number of military personnel filing for early retirement has increased due to the bill on the reform of the pension system for military and uniformed personnel. "Tumaas po 'yung nagfa-file ng early retirement dahil nga po they are anticipating na kapag lumabas yung batas, 'yung unang version po, they are basing it on the early versions (The number of personnel filing for early retirement increased because they are anticipating the law on the reform of the MUP pension system. They are basing it on the early version),” the AFP chief. "Gusto nila na mapaloob pa sila sa lumang sistema (They want to be covered by the old system). They want to avail of the old system wherein they will receive one-rank higher pay when they retire and indexation,” he added. However, Brawner said there is no cause for concern as many Filipinos are willing to join and apply for the AFP service. "The alarming situation would be 'yung mawawala po 'yung ating senior non-commissioned officers. So kung puro bata naman yung ating Armed Forces, it will not be a healthy organization (The alarming situation would be when our senior non-commissioned officers leave the AFP. So we will be left with mostly young personnel, it will not be a healthy organization),” Brawner said, noting that the military organization also needs the leadership of its non-commissioned officers. According to Brawner, he already advised AFP personnel “to just wait for the final version of the law before making a decision on their retirement.” He added that soldiers are always willing to sacrifice a portion of their pay for the country's benefit. Brawner stressed the Department of National Defense has developed a plan that would enable the AFP to generate pension funds, including utilizing available real estate assets. The post CA confirms Brawner, 29 military officers appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
AFP eyes review of 2004 Phl-China defense cooperation agreement
The Armed Forces of the Philippines is considering the review of the country’s military engagement with the Chinese government amid increasing tensions in parts of the West Philippine Sea, military chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said Wednesday This came after Senator Francis Tolentino scrutinized the AFP’s engagements with China, particularly the sending of senior officials and cadets to Chinese military schools. Brawner explained that the Philippines’ military-to-military relationship with China is covered by a memorandum of agreement on Defense Cooperation that was forged in 2004. He clarified that it was an exchange program designed to fostered stronger military relations between the two countries. “That is why we are allowed to send officers to China to study and vice versa, they are sent here because we find value in sending our officers abroad not just to China, but in fact to so many countries in order for them to train and to bring back the knowledge that they gain so that we can learn from them and probably apply the best practices that they are applying in other countries,” he said. However, Brawner noted that the AFP is currently studying the revisitation of the memorandum, following the blocking and water cannon action by Chinese vessels against Philippine ships last 5 August in Ayungin shoal in WPS. “I ordered the temporary stoppage of sending officers to China. In fact, just last week there was a communication, an invitation from China for us to send cadets to China to join a conference of cadets from all over the world,” he said. Tolentino urged Brawner to provide him with updates on the results of the study once completed. The post AFP eyes review of 2004 Phl-China defense cooperation agreement appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Vice President Sara urges ROTC cadets to be role model
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte urged cadets to be a role model in discipline and unity as she guested the opening rites of the 2023 ROTC Games Mindanao Leg at the Joaquin F. Enriquez Memorial Sports Complex here......»»
Sun Life celebrates Seafarers’ Day
Staying true to its commitment to the Overseas Filipino segment, Sun Life, the No. 1 life-insurance company in the country, joined the nation in celebrating Seafarers’ Day through festivities held recently at Robinson’s Galleria in Cebu. Activities during the event included financial literacy learning sessions, digital and on-the-ground campaign activations, and exhibit booths showcasing financial tools that could help seafarers and their families embark on a journey towards a lifetime financial security. To complement the activities, Sun Life advisors from Sun Life’s Acacia New Business Offices based in Cebu were also present to provide free financial consultation. To further inspire the participants, Sun Life also launched of Kwentong Home for Good: Kapitan, a video that featured the true story of a seafarer whose foresight led him to financially prepare for his family’s brighter future. Over 500 participants joined the event, including seafarers, maritime cadets, family members, and those deeply involved in the maritime community, including the biggest maritime organizations in Cebu, such as Marina, Seafarer Wives’ Association, various maritime schools and training centers, and manning agencies. “It was a great honor for us to participate in this humble tribute to our seafarers,” says Cary Casipit, Sun Life client segment marketing head. “They sacrifice so much to secure their loved ones’ future and contribute to the country’s economy while at it. It is only fitting that we return the favor by helping them achieve their dreams and come home for good.” The post Sun Life celebrates Seafarers’ Day appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
AFP urged: Stop sending trainees to China
Senator Raffy Tulfo on Tuesday stressed that the Armed Forces of the Philippines should stop sending its high-ranking personnel to China “to study and train” within the Chinese’s military academy as it would be a “slap in the face” of Filipinos. This comes as information he received disclosed that the Chinese government is paying all the expenses of the AFP officials undergoing massive training and studies in Beijing amid the harassment incidents against the Filipino soldiers in the West Philippine Sea. During Monday’s public hearing by Committee on National Defense, Senator Francis Tolentino said that a number of ranking AFP officials who faced the congressional Commission on Appointments had completed their schooling at the Beijing Military Academy and other training institutions of the Communist People’s Liberation Army. This information was then confirmed by Department of National Defense Undersecretary Ireneo Espino before the senators. Tolentino also said that even the Philippine National Police Academy had also been sending its cadets for training in China, which he described as “indeed very alarming.” “We have not been accepting cadets from our [military] treaty ally while we have been sending [our soldiers] to the country harassing us in the West Philippine Sea. What’s the rationale behind this? How did this happen?” Tolentino asked AFP and DND officials. The post AFP urged: Stop sending trainees to China appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Cadets assure: No more hazing in PNP Academy
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cadets from the Philippine National Police Academy assured that the individuals who would be entering the academy would not be experiencing any form of hazing. This is in relation to the past incidents of hazing among new recruit underclassmen in the PNP which has created a stigma to the public about […] The post Cadets assure: No more hazing in PNP Academy appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Brawner Jr. is next AFP chief — Palace
Malacañang on Wednesday announced that Philippine Army Commander, Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., will serve as the next Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines replacing General Andres Centino who will be appointed Presidential Adviser on the West Philippine Sea. “Lieutenant General Romeo Brawner will be the next Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and will take the place of General Andres Centino who was re-appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the said post earlier this year,” the Palace said an announcement made through the Presidential Communications Office. It was not known though when Brawner will assume the top AFP post. Brawner was appointed Commanding General of the Philippine Army on 20 December 2021. He graduated in the Top 2 in the Philippine Military Academy “Makatao” Class of 1989 and has been serving the military organization in various capacities for 34 years. He served as company commander of the 6th Special Forces Company; battalion commander of the 2nd Special Forces Battalion; operations officer of the Special Forces Regiment (Airborne); chief of staff of the 6th Infantry “Kampilan” Division; chief of public affairs of the Philippine Army; spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Philippines; and commander of the Civil-Military Operations Regiment. Brawner is also a former brigade commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade in the aftermath of the Marawi Siege in 2017. He once served as Commandant of Cadets at the Philippine Military Academy, where he played an important role in the total eradication of hazing and maltreatment in the Cadet Corps. Brawner later served as the first deputy chief of staff for Financial Management, J10, of the AFP. He is also the former commander of the 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division, where he supervised the unit’s combat operations that resulted in the decisive neutralization of Jorge Madlos or “Ka Oris,” the notorious commander of the National Operations Command of the New People’s Army. Malacañang said that Brawner has exemplified the highest levels of excellence in his military schooling, a top notcher in his classes in the Special Forces Operations Course, Intelligence Officer Course, and the AFP Comptrollership Course. Brawner acquired three Master’s degrees in Information Management from the Ateneo de Manila University; Business Administration from the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand and from the European School of Management, Oxford, United Kingdom; and a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. Brawner also received numerous awards and recognitions, including The Outstanding Philippine Soldiers or TOPS in 2013 from the Metrobank Foundation and Rotary Club of Makati; and the Lapu-Lapu Award from President Rodrigo Duterte, for his valuable contributions to the neutralization of Abu Dar, the last of the original leaders of the Maute-ISIS faction. In March this year, Brawner was inducted into the US Army War College or UASWC International Fellows Hall of Fame in recognition of his service in the highest command position in the Philippine Army. The post Brawner Jr. is next AFP chief — Palace appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PCG sends 3 cadets to US for training
The Philippine Coast Guard has sent three of its cadets to the United States Coast Guard Academy for training and to enhance their skills......»»
2 PNPA cadets dismissed
Two cadets of the Philippine National Police Academy were dismissed on Friday for violating the Honor Code......»»
PNPA cadet dismissed for Honor Code conviction
The Philippine National Police Academy ordered the dismissal of a Second Class Cadet last 21 June following his conviction by the Honor Committee for stealing, a violation of the Honor Code. This incident highlights the seriousness with which the PNPA values the Honor Code. It serves as a foundation for producing future officers and leaders of outstanding integrity and character. PNPA director Maj. Gen. Eric E. Noble emphasized the Academy›s commitment to providing a safe, honest environment that supports the academic and personal growth of cadets. “Dishonesty, deceit, or other violations of integrity among our cadets will not be tolerated,” he said. The Honor Committee, composed of highly respected members of the Cadet Corps, has the essential responsibility of promoting the highest standards of integrity, honesty, and discipline among their ranks. “Their work is pivotal in maintaining the reputation of the Corps and the Academy as a distinguished institution for developing responsible and ethical leaders for the Philippine National Police,” Noble said. The PNPA reiterates its pledge to take appropriate action against any breaches of the Honor Code, in line with its unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, honesty, and discipline in its cadets. The post PNPA cadet dismissed for Honor Code conviction appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Azurin caps PNP roller coaster career ride
General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. on Saturday likened his eight-month tour of duty as Philippine National Police chief to a roller coaster ride. Azurin will celebrate his 56th birthday today, 24 April, reaching the mandatory retirement age as the 28th PNP chief and the first to serve under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “That’s the best way to describe it. Most of the time down, but we were able to recover,” Azurin told reporters after being accorded Philippine Military Academy honors at Fort del Pilar, Baguio City. Azurin recalled being criticized that the PNP under him had become too soft against criminals and rogue cops following his decision to shift to a less-bloody war against drugs. He said his “Life is beautiful” slogan was aimed at giving second chances to those involved in the drug trade, especially the drug users he wanted to be rehabilitated. “We value the preservation of life. And we do not need to threaten criminals,” Azurin said, adding he’d rather have them regret their life decisions behind bars for years. He said the P6.7 billion drug bust in Tondo, Manila last October has also proven to be a tough test for him with no less than Interior and Local Secretary Benhur Abalos claiming there was an attempt by police generals to cover it up. Azurin flatly denied Abalos’ claim, saying that the Special Investigation Task Force of the PNP did its job of filing charges against sacked police sergeant Rodolfo Mayo and in trying to unmask his other cohorts. The SITG also investigated alleged efforts by police officers to steal some 42 kilos from the 990-kilo drug haul, he added. Did his job “I just did my job so, whatever happens, will happen. Let it be where the fight I started would lead. As I’ve said, we were able to unmask the drug syndicates in the PNP,” he said. The same drug bust led to Abalos and Azurin calling on all third-level PNP officials — those with the rank of colonel and higher — to submit their resignations to weed out those involved in the narcotics trade. Azurin recalled being criticized that the PNP under him had become too soft against criminals and rogue cops following his decision to shift to a less-bloody war against drugs. A five-man committee chaired by Azurin has already cleared 917 of those who submitted their resignations, with those of 30 others still being looked into. The committee is expected to wrap up its task in two weeks. Azurin said his legacy may be his assurance that the men and women of the PNP are well taken care of. “When we were still cadets, we were always told that if you take care of your people, then definitely they will take care of you. That’s the legacy that I would leave behind,” he said. At the PMA parade, Azurin thanked his alma mater now under Lt. Gen. Rowen Tolentino, Philippine Army, for recognizing his 34 years of service to the country. He also thanked his classmates from the PMA “Makatao” Class of 1989. PMA values Azurin highlighted the importance of discipline, hard work, and sacrifice for all those who are aspiring to serve the country. “While I am excited for what the future holds, I cannot help but feel a sense of nostalgia and gratitude for the past 34 years I have dedicated to this noble profession,” he said. He urged the cadets to continue to uphold the PMA’s values of courage, integrity and loyalty. “As future AFP commissioned officers and leaders of men, may the spirit of camaraderie and undying bond of brotherhood as PMAers give you courage, hope, and strength that you may be able to work jointly as one united strong force,” he added. “Get motivated by challenges and be inspired by everyone’s achievements. You are the future of our nation, and I have no doubt that someday you will make us all proud,” Azurin said. The post Azurin caps PNP roller coaster career ride appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
At least 1,000 aspirants to take PNPA Cadetship Admission Test
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 1,023 cadets will take the Philippine National Police Academy Cadetship Admission Test (PNP CAT) this Oct. 29 and 30 respectively. Their testing centers will be at the University of Cebu (UC) Banilad Campus and in Dumaguete City that will start at 9 a.m. to 12 noon with two […] The post At least 1,000 aspirants to take PNPA Cadetship Admission Test appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
COA wants PPSC execs charged over PhilHealth contributions
The Commission on Audit has recommended the filing of charges against erring officials of the Philippine Public Safety College over their failure to timely remit to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. the premium contributions of PPSC cadets and employees from 2016 to 2021, resulting in accumulated penalties amounting to P38.23 million......»»
Don t quit : PMA chief tells 350 new cadets
BAGUIO CITY - The head of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) on Saturday urged its 350 new cadets to stay positive throughout their training at the school, during the tradit.....»»