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10th ID bashes Canadian gov’t for travel advisory vs Mindanao
The 10th Infantry Agila Division (10ID) of the Philippine Army criticized the Canadian government for issuing a travel advisory against all parts of Mindanao, which includes their area of responsibility. Major Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson for the 10th ID, emphasized that the regions under their jurisdiction are peaceful and free from terrorism and violent threats, contrary to the Canadian embassy's advisory. The division oversees 12 provinces, seven cities, and 72 municipalities in various parts of Mindanao. Tito expressed bewilderment at the basis of the travel advisory, asserting that the Canadian government lacks awareness of the actual situation on the ground. He highlighted the peaceful nature of the entire Davao Region throughout 2023, with no recorded incidents of terrorism or insurgency. Despite the exclusion of Davao City from the advisory, Tito noted that the region would still be impacted. The Canadian embassy's advisory warned its citizens to avoid visiting Mindanao due to ongoing terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, high levels of violence, and encounters between rebel forces and government security authorities. Specific provinces and regions were singled out for caution or non-essential travel, including Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, and Eastern Mindanao. Contrary to the advisory, the 10th ID has been actively weakening and eliminating guerilla forces within its jurisdiction as part of the Philippine Army's efforts to establish an insurgency-free zone. In fact, on October 27, 2023, the Davao Region celebrated its first anniversary as an insurgency-free region in the Philippines. This dispute has led to other related stories, including the Chamber's intention to engage in discussions with the Canadian government regarding the travel advisory, as well as refutations from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and celebrations of the Davao Region's insurgency-free status by the Regional Peace and Order Council. In summary, the 10th ID vehemently opposes the Canadian government's travel advisory, citing the peaceful and secure nature of the regions under their jurisdiction, and highlighting the significant strides made in eradicating insurgency in the Davao Region......»»
Miss Iloilo 2024 to represent Iloilo City in Miss Universe Philippines
Miss Iloilo 2024 to represent Iloilo City in Miss Universe Philippines.....»»
NPA rebel killed, another nabbed in Northern Samar clash
A New People’s Army rebel was killed while another was arrested following an encounter with government troopers in Barangay Osmeña in Las Navas, Northern Samar early yesterday......»»
Calabarzon LTO chief accused of extortion
A group of bus drivers and operators has accused the chief of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) of extortion......»»
PH army’s new cyber defense group questioned over potential use for attacks
In 2018, several websites of progressive organizations and media outfits became victims of relentless DDoS attacks. A probe by Sweden-based Qurium Media Foundation revealed that the attacks came from the Philippine Army, including activities linked to the Chief of Staff for Intelligence of the Philippine Army. The post PH army’s new cyber defense group questioned over potential use for attacks appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
3 suspected rebels killed in central Philippine clash
MANILA, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- Government forces clashed with suspected rebels in Iloilo province in the central Philippines before dawn on Wednesday, killing three insurgents, the military said. The military reported that a 20-minute gunfight between troops and around 20 New People's Army (NPA) rebels broke out around 3:20 a.m. local time after troops overran a rebel camp in a village in San Joaquin town. T.....»»
3 suspected rebels killed in central Philippine clash
MANILA, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- Government forces clashed with suspected rebels in Iloilo province in the central Philippines before dawn on Wednesday, killing three insurgents, the military said. The military reported that a 20-minute gunfight between troops and around 20 New People's Army (NPA) rebels broke out around 3:20 a.m. local time after troops overran a rebel camp in a village in San Joaquin town. T.....»»
2 suspected rebels killed in clash in southern Philippines
MANILA, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- Government forces on Monday killed two suspected rebels in a clash in Agusan del Norte in the southern Philippines, a military spokesperson said. Army spokesperson Major Francisco Garello said fighting broke out between the government troops and the New People's Army (NPA) insurgents at dawn on the outskirts of Buenavista town, resulting in the killing. He added that another rebel was.....»»
2 suspected rebels killed in clash in southern Philippines
MANILA, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- Government forces on Monday killed two suspected rebels in a clash in Agusan del Norte in the southern Philippines, a military spokesperson said. Army spokesperson Major Francisco Garello said fighting broke out between the government troops and the New People's Army (NPA) insurgents at dawn on the outskirts of Buenavista town, resulting in the killing. He added that another rebel was.....»»
Kahit may pertussis outbreak, Iloilo City walang balak i-lockdown
WALANG balak ang pamahalaang lokal ng Iloilo City na magpatupad ng lockdown sa kabila ng pagkalat ng pertussis o whooping cough sa lungsod. The post Kahit may pertussis outbreak, Iloilo City walang balak i-lockdown first appeared on Abante......»»
Iloilo lost P3.7B during 3-day power outage
ILOILO CITY — Iloilo incurred more than P3.7 billion in economic losses during last week’s three-day power outage on the islands of Panay and Guimaras and parts of Negros. Mario Nillos, head of the Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO), said the province’s three electric cooperatives collectively lost over 3,351.86 megawatts of electricity from Jan......»»
Suspected NPA rebel nabbed in Negros Oriental
Suspected NPA rebel nabbed in Negros Oriental.....»»
Suspected NPA rebel nabbed in Negros Oriental
Suspected NPA rebel nabbed in Negros Oriental.....»»
Rebel returnees going back to insurgency increasing
THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Davao de Oro admitted that the number of rebel returnees going back to their old ways has increased in some parts of the province......»»
27 rebel returnees get educational, financial aid; Tongson joins call for remaining defactors surrender
27 rebel returnees get educational, financial aid; Tongson joins call for remaining defactors surrender.....»»
Rebel remnants in Negros Island urged to surrender
Rebel remnants in Negros Island urged to surrender.....»»
3 NPA rebels slain in Iloilo clash
Three New People’s Army rebels were killed in an encounter with government troopers in San Joaquin, Iloilo yesterday morning......»»
Pols’ propaganda materials can’t be removed yet – Comelec
Posters and other propaganda materials of some politicians cannot be ordered removed yet by the Commission on Elections......»»
Koko to pols: Stay away from ayuda distribution
Politicians should stay away from in-person distribution of ayuda or financial assistance from the government so as not to mislead the public that the aid comes from them, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III said yesterday......»»
3 Army battalions to secure BARMM plebiscite
Three Army battalions will be deployed during a plebiscite to ratify the creation of eight towns in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao......»»