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Enact anti-dynasty law now, ex-AFP, PNP chiefs urge
Lawmakers blame poverty on the Constitution’s economic restrictions. But a select group of retired generals and coronels think otherwise. It’s politicos who are to blame for dynastic reigns that impoverish Fi.....»»
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......»»
Dead horses, scraps, leaves: Gaza’s hungry get desperate
At the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, Abu Gibril was so desperate for food to feed his family that he slaughtered two of his horses. “We had no other choice but to slaughter the horses to feed the children. Hunger is killing us,” he told AFP. Jabalia was the biggest camp in the Palestinian.....»»
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......»»
3,500 students affected in Masara landslide
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / February 21) – More than two weeks after the landslide in Masara in the municipality of Maco in Davao de Oro, 3,558 students have still not returned to the classroom, according to the Department of Education in the Davao Region (DepEd-Davao). Jenielito Atillo, DepEd-Davao spokesperson, said during the AFP-PNP Press Corps […].....»»
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.....»»
Woman in Peru accused of cutting off partner’s penis
Lima, Peru —Peruvian authorities said Tuesday they were investigating a woman accused of cutting off her partner’s penis with a kitchen knife as he slept. “We are awaiting the results of the investigation to determine the motive and circumstances of the events,” Darinka Lossio, a prosecutor with the city of Chota in northern Peru, told AFP of the.....»»
Gaza war: Fierce fighting between Israel, Hamas continues as efforts for truce gains pace
International efforts towards a new pause in the devastating Gaza war gathered pace Wednesday, as Israel bombarded the Palestinian territory during fierce fighting with Hamas militants. Hamas was reviewing a proposal for a six-week truce in its war with Israel, a source told AFP, after mediators gathered in Paris. While talks take place, the population.....»»
Mona Lisa in Paris: Painting’s glass protection gets splashed with soup
Two protesters on Sunday hurled soup at the bullet-proof glass protecting Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” in Paris, demanding the right to “healthy and sustainable food”, an AFP journalist saw. Two women threw red and orange soup onto the glass protecting the smiling lady to gasps from the crowd in the French capital’s Louvre museum, an.....»»
AFP spokesperson Francel Padilla is always up for a challenge
The new Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson talks about her new role and career as a woman in the military.....»»
1,500 Reds, 11 weakened guerrilla fronts left – AFP
Only “a little over” 1,500 New People’s Army rebels remain nationwide, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines......»»
AFP’s main challenges: Preserving, protecting Philippines territory, sovereignty
Without specifically mentioning the West Philippine Sea and the country’s current problems with China in the area, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. said preserving and protecting Philippine territory and sovereignty tops the military’s main challenges for 2024......»»
Ex-AFP officer slams raps over socmed posts
Retired military officer Johnny Macanas Sr. has decried the filing of criminal complaints against him by Philippine National Police chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr., calling it a form of harassment and curtailment of his freedom of expression......»»
Brawner sees more maritime drills with other countries
More countries have expressed interest in conducting joint military drills with the Philippines in the South China Sea to ensure a “free and peaceful Indo-Pacific,” Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said yesterday......»»
Nature meets peaceful living at Miravera by Ayala Land Premier
Located within the rolling hillsides of Altaraza is Miravera, Ayala Land Premier’s first residential development within Bulacan. Here, rural living and peace within nature is just a short drive away from Metro Manila......»»
Cotabato chapel blast ‘direct attack’ on religious freedom
The grenade attack at a Catholic chapel in Cotabato City was a “direct attack” on religious freedom and peaceful co-existence, Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Carlito Galvez Jr. said yesterday......»»
Much hope in Mindanao
Has the promise of a prosperous and peaceful Mindanao arrived? In the fast-moving and hyper-connected world, the Philippines still struggles in joining the economically prosperous nations.....»»
DOT wants more tourists to discover Mindanao
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is doing everything it can to attract tourists, both from within the country and abroad, to visit Mindanao. The peace and security situation in the region has greatly improved over the past ten years. Mindanao is peaceful now, and it’s fully prepared to welcome.....»»
White House tripartite meeting promises a bright future
The two-day trip of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Washington, DC was well worth it because of its historic impact in advancing efforts to promote a peaceful, open, stable and rules-based Indo-Pacific region that can help empower nations to economically grow and flourish......»»
‘US, Japan, Philippines ties being taken to new heights’
Trilateral relations among the Philippines, Japan and the United States are entering a “new era” with the three longtime allies working in earnest to ensure their “shared vision” of a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, a White House official said on Wednesday......»»