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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......»»
Supreme Court affirms NTC orders nixing 4 telcos’ 3G service bid
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Police, Bangsamoro LTO maximize joint law enforcement activities
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Viber group chats now summarized by AI
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PLDT, Smart ramp up cloud initiatives
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Philippine Esports Awards set
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Marcos issues EO adopting 5-year national cybersecurity plan
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Marcos issues EO adopting 5-year national cybersecurity plan
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18 bayan, probinsya state of calamity sa El Niño
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Bagong Silang in Caloocan City split into 6 barangays
Bagong Silang in Caloocan City has now been divided into six distinct barangays, the Presidential Communications Office said......»»
Bagong Silang in Caloocan City split into 6 barangays
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DICT still working to take back hacked DOST website
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DICT nganga sa cyberattack
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Marcos names UP economics professor as finance undersecretary
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Smart boosts basketball development with NBTC
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PBBM idineklara July 17 bilang National CPR Day
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Marcos declares July 17 as ‘National CPR Day’
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PLDT, Smart named among world’s leading employers
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Security Council warns of foreign interference in 2025 polls
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ICT spending in AsPac reaches $1.3 trillion in 2023
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