3ID: Visayas nears total victory vs communist insurgency
3ID: Visayas nears total victory vs communist insurgency.....»»
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......»»
3ID joins Panay, Romblon, Guimaras ‘Victory Day’ commemoration
3ID joins Panay, Romblon, Guimaras ‘Victory Day’ commemoration.....»»
Government sees total victory vs Reds, end of NTF-ELCAC
The government expects to achieve “total victory” over communist rebels this year, which will mean the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict will no longer be needed, the assistant director general of the National Security Council said yesterday......»»
3ID spearheads Army-wide blood donation drive
3ID spearheads Army-wide blood donation drive.....»»
Mayor Baste honors law enforcers in making Davao City insurgency-free
DAVAO City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte honors the military and law enforcement units in making the city insurgency-free......»»
Old churches see influx of pilgrims as Holy Week nears
Old churches see influx of pilgrims as Holy Week nears.....»»
‘Number of weakened guerrilla fronts down to 11’
The decades-old communist rebellion is left with about 1,500 members and 11 “weakened” guerrilla fronts as of the end of 2023, the government’s anti-insurgency task force said......»»
Hindi Ito Marites: Malapit na bang matalo ng AFP ang NPA?
The 5-decade-old communist insurgency in the Philippines is the longest-running in the world.....»»
EDITORIAL - NTF-ELCAC abolition
The government believes “total victory” over communist rebels is possible this year, according to Jonathan Malaya, the assistant director general for strategic communications of the National Security Council......»»
Exam leak: Over 20K students to retake admission test at West Visayas State University
More than 20,000 examinees will need to retake the qualifying test at the West Visayas State University in the Western Visayas region after officials confirmed that the admission test questions were leaked among some examinees......»»
There are more singles than married couples in Central Visayas but…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Did you know that there are more singles compared to married people in Central Visayas? In fact, there are more singles in the entire Philippines, based on the 2020 census, and Central Visayas, one of the most populous regions in the country, is no exception. State statisticians identified approximately 6.4 million.....»»
SAF trooper wounded in clash with communist rebels
SAF trooper wounded in clash with communist rebels.....»»
SAF trooper wounded in clash with communist rebels
SAF trooper wounded in clash with communist rebels.....»»
SAF trooper wounded in clash with communist rebels
SAF trooper wounded in clash with communist rebels.....»»
SAF trooper wounded in clash with communist rebels
SAF trooper wounded in clash with communist rebels.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 4
KATHMANDU -- Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Monday broke his coalition with the Nepali Congress party and reshuffled the cabinet. Dahal, chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Center), joined hands with the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) and after removing all the cabinet ministers, he initially introduced three ministers into the new cabinet, with one from the CPN-UML.....»»
NTF-Elcac seeks more funds for former ‘rebel-infested’ brgys
THE National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) is seeking more funding support for barangays that were formerly infiltrated or influenced by communist rebels......»»
Communist groups in Cordillera weaker, more rebels yielding to government
Communist groups in Cordillera weaker, more rebels yielding to government.....»»
Philippines total external trade up 9.7 pct in February
MANILA, April 11 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' total external trade in goods increased by 9.7 percent in February to 15.46 billion U.S. dollars, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Thursday. Of the total external trade in February, 61.8 percent were imported goods, while the rest were exported goods, the agency said. The PSA said the deficit of trade in goods amounted to 3.65 billion dollars,.....»»
Mga residente sa US, Mexico handa nang saksihan total solar eclipse
UMAASA ang mga residente sa Amerika, Mexico at bahagi ng Great Lakes region na magiging maaliwalas ang kalangitan para makita nila ang total solar eclipse. The post Mga residente sa US, Mexico handa nang saksihan total solar eclipse first appeared on Abante......»»