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Philippines says 4 Filipino sailors aboard ship seized by Iranian forces
MANILA, April 14 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines on Sunday said four Filipino sailors were among the crew of a container ship seized by Iranian forces in the Persian Gulf on Saturday. In a statement, the Philippines' Department of Migrant Workers confirmed the seizure of the vessel MSC Aries "with four Filipino seafarers on board," adding that it has contacted the families of the four sailors. The Philippine.....»»
Philippines, US air forces hold drills
The air forces of the Philippines and United States started the first leg of Cope Thunder at the Basa Air Base in Floridablanca, Pampanga on Monday......»»
Leyte mayors create task forces vs bird flu
Amid the reported cases of avian influenza or bird flu in Kananga town in Leyte, the mayors of two other towns in the province have created task forces to implement measures to prevent the spread of the disease......»»
Talisay survives Minglanilla, forces winner take all in Rhea Gullas Cup
Talisay survives Minglanilla, forces winner take all in Rhea Gullas Cup.....»»
Israeli forces rescue 2 hostages in dramatic Gaza raid that killed at least 67 Palestinians
Israeli forces rescue 2 hostages in dramatic Gaza raid that killed at least 67 Palestinians.....»»
Meralco units join forces for sustainability initiatives
Manila Electric Co. local retail electricity supplier MPower and social development arm One Meralco Foundation have joined forces for programs that seek to build a sustainable future for the country......»»
Masungi Georeserve sees tighter security
Augmentation forces will be deployed to secure the Masungi Georeserve and protect it against illegal logging, land grabbing, quarrying and other threats......»»
Israel bombs Gaza, fights Hamas around hospitals
Israeli forces pounded besieged Gaza on Wednesday and fought Hamas around several hospitals, despite a UN Security Council demand for a ceasefire. Talks in Qatar towards a truce and hostage release deal involving US and Egyptian mediators have brought no result so far, with Israel and the Palestinian militant group blaming each other. READ: Israel.....»»
Philippines declares 'strategic defeat' of NPA rebels
MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines declared on Tuesday a "strategic defeat" of the New People's Army (NPA) rebels, who have been fighting against the government since the 1960s, saying there is no more active guerilla fronts in the country. Eduardo Ano, National Security Adviser and former chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, said "thousands" of NPA insurgents have decided to return t.....»»
Philippines declares 'strategic defeat' of NPA rebels
MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines declared on Tuesday a "strategic defeat" of the New People's Army (NPA) rebels, who have been fighting against the government since the 1960s, saying there is no more active guerilla fronts in the country. Eduardo Ano, National Security Adviser and former chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, said "thousands" of NPA insurgents have decided to return t.....»»
Southern Philippine clash kills 2 suspected militants
MANILA, March 10 (Xinhua) -- Philippine security forces have killed two suspected militants in a clash in the southern Philippines, the military said on Sunday. In a report, the military said fighting broke out around 5 a.m. local time Saturday after troops chanced upon a group of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in a village in Maguindanao del Sur province. The BIFF militants fled after the fig.....»»
Southern Philippine clash kills 2 suspected militants
MANILA, March 10 (Xinhua) -- Philippine security forces have killed two suspected militants in a clash in the southern Philippines, the military said on Sunday. In a report, the military said fighting broke out around 5 a.m. local time Saturday after troops chanced upon a group of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in a village in Maguindanao del Sur province. The BIFF militants fled after the fig.....»»
Chadian Commission President Removed at Critical Moment
Last week, a prominent rights defender, Mahamat Nour Ahmat Ibedou, was removed from his post as president of the National Human Rights Commission. His departure is a blow for a country facing presidential elections.On October 20, 2022, security forces in Chad fired live ammunition at protesters, killing and injuring scores. Hundreds of men and boys were arrested, and many were taken to Koro Toro, a high.....»»
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 […].....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 10
ISLAMABAD -- Pakistani security forces have killed a high-value terrorist during an intelligence-based operation in the country's southwest Balochistan province, the military said in a statement. The operation was conducted in the Qila Saifullah district of the province on the reported presence of terrorists in the area, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistani army's media wing, said in a state.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 10
ISLAMABAD -- Pakistani security forces have killed a high-value terrorist during an intelligence-based operation in the country's southwest Balochistan province, the military said in a statement. The operation was conducted in the Qila Saifullah district of the province on the reported presence of terrorists in the area, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistani army's media wing, said in a state.....»»
Philippines, US hold another joint activity in West Philippine Sea
Naval forces of the Philippines and the United States Indo-Pacific Command completed another joint activity in the West Philippine Sea yesterday, in what officials stressed was a show of commitment of both nations to boost regional security and stability......»»
PNP won’t intervene in people’s initiative
The Philippine National Police will not intervene in the signature campaign seeking to amend the 1987 Constitution as long as it does not lead to violations of the law, according to PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr., after former president Rodrigo Duterte called on security forces to “protect” the Charter......»»
3 terrorist hideouts captured in Lanao del Sur
Government security forces captured three suspected hideouts of terrorist group Dawlah Islamiyah following a series of raids in the hinterlands of Balindong, Lanao del Sur on Sunday......»»
Canada’s travel advisory doesn’t reflect situation in Mindanao, say officials
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 20 January) – Officials and other stakeholders have expressed dismay at and disagreement with the travel advisory issued by the Canadian Embassy warning its citizens against traveling to several provinces in Mindanao. The advisory cited “serious threat of terrorism, kidnapping, high levels of crime, and violent clashes between the security forces […].....»»