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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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Philippine clash kills 9 suspected militants

MANILA, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Philippine troops killed nine suspected militants in a clash in Lanao del Sur province in the southern Philippines, a military spokesperson said Saturday. Colonel Louie Dema-ala of the Philippine Army said government forces killed the alleged members of Dawlah Islamiyah, an Islamic armed group, in fighting in a town in the province located in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Philippine clash kills 9 suspected militants

MANILA, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Philippine troops killed nine suspected militants in a clash in Lanao del Sur province in the southern Philippines, a military spokesperson said Saturday. Colonel Louie Dema-ala of the Philippine Army said government forces killed the alleged members of Dawlah Islamiyah, an Islamic armed group, in fighting in a town in the province located in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Ranking BIFF member die in Maguindanao del Sur clash

Soldiers shot dead a senior member of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters and arrested his father in an encounter in Mamasapano town in Maguindanao del Sur before dawn Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

AFP, PNP: No torture, execution in Bohol clash

The police and military have cried foul over allegations that the five New People’s Army rebels killed in a shootout in Bilar, Bohol last week were victims of torture and extrajudicial killing......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

DSWD tackles peace initiatives with AFP

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) revealed that they have discussed cooperation and peace initiatives with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). DSWD Assistant Secretary Arnel Garcia said the meeting on Monday was to discuss the program that will cover members of non-state armed groups and victims of terrorism. “We have.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Gibo, AFP officials visit security facilities in Aurora

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro and top officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) visited key security facilities in Aurora province on Thursday in an effort to ensure the country’s control over resources in the Philippine Rise......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Resupply missions in West Philippine Sea to continue – AFP

Amid continuing harassment by China, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the military will continue to carry out rotation and reprovisioning (RORE) missions to the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

DND lauds AFP operations vs Maute, NPA

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro yesterday lauded the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for its recent successful operations against members of the Dawlah Islamiya-Maute group and the New People’s Army in separate encounters in Lanao del Norte, Negros Occidental and Bohol last week......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

FACT CHECK | Roque’s claim that Task Force Davao will be disbanded is false

MindaNews fact-checked the claims of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque that Task Force (TF) Davao will be disbanded as Dabawenyos expressed concern that the city’s security will be weakened if such will happen. His claim is false, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The AFP has refuted the claims of former presidential […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

PNP, senators clash on rifle ownership

The Philippine National Police and some senators yesterday aired opposing views on civilians owning semi-automatic rifles......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

BIFF leader, 10 followers killed in Maguindanao del Sur clash

The top leader of one of three factions in the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, wanted for 47 heinous crimes in different courts, and his ten followers died in a clash with soldiers in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

9 Islamist Militants Die in Philippine Clash, Army Says

Manila, Philippines - Nine Islamist militants including three suspects in a Catholic Mass bombing in the southern Philippines have been killed in a clash with troops, the military said Saturday.Army soldiers shot it out with about 15 Dawlah Islamiyah suspects hiding out at a mountain farm close to the remote southern municipality of Piagapo on Thursday, the commander of the military unit said.The firefigh.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

9 Islamist Militants Die in Philippine Clash, Army Says

Manila, Philippines - Nine Islamist militants including three suspects in a Catholic Mass bombing in the southern Philippines have been killed in a clash with troops, the military said Saturday.Army soldiers shot it out with about 15 Dawlah Islamiyah suspects hiding out at a mountain farm close to the remote southern municipality of Piagapo on Thursday, the commander of the military unit said.The firefigh.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

AFP, NPA clash: Hundreds flee homes in Abra town

At least 137 families or 483 residents.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Iloilo AFP-NPA clash death toll now 4

The body of another New People’s Army rebel was discovered as firefights between government troopers and NPA guerrillas in San Joaquin, Iloilo continued yesterday, bringing the death toll to four......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, March 8

BEIRUT -- Three Hezbollah fighters were killed and three civilians were injured on Friday in Israeli airstrikes targeting towns and villages in southern Lebanon, Lebanese military sources told Xinhua. The sources, who spoke anonymously, said that one of the Israeli raids targeted a house in the village of Blida, killing three Hezbollah members, while another raid targeted the town of Baraachit, wounding three ci.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, March 8

BEIRUT -- Three Hezbollah fighters were killed and three civilians were injured on Friday in Israeli airstrikes targeting towns and villages in southern Lebanon, Lebanese military sources told Xinhua. The sources, who spoke anonymously, said that one of the Israeli raids targeted a house in the village of Blida, killing three Hezbollah members, while another raid targeted the town of Baraachit, wounding three ci.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Israel/Palestine: Unprecedented Killings, Repression

(Jerusalem) - Civilians were targeted, attacked, abused, and killed over the past year at a scale unprecedented in the recent history of Israel and Palestine, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its World Report 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

2 suspected rebels killed in clashes in Philippines

MANILA, May 2 (Xinhua) -- Government troops on Thursday killed two suspected rebels in two clashes in Iloilo province in the central Philippines on Thursday, a military report said. The report said the first clash occurred in Leon town at 7:30 a.m. local time when soldiers were conducting combat operations following a tip-off from the villagers about the presence of around 20 New People's Army (NPA) rebels in th.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024