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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......»»
Indonesia: Protect Newly Arrived Rohingya Refugees
(Jakarta) - Indonesian authorities should immediately stop all pushbacks of boats carrying ethnic Rohingya refugees, and investigate and end all assaults on refugees, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should allow them to disembark in the nearest safe port, provide protection and humanitarian assistance, and investigate online incitement of violence against.....»»
New AdDU president vows to combat bullying
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 9 January)—The newly installed president of the Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) said he will put emphasis on fostering a peaceful educational community among its students to combat bullying and other similar forms of violence. “We have a good team of counselors here [in our university]. But definitely, if there are […].....»»
Chinese media pushes Philippines as aggressor’ narrative before viral Marcos deepfake
A relentless months-long campaign by Chinese state media to depict the Philippines as the aggressor in the South China Sea preceded the viral spread of the “deepfake” audio of Marcos allegedly ordering an attack on China......»»
Bad loans during UPA stifled credit needs of startups and small businesses: Sitharaman
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): The bad loans crisis during the Congress-led UPA tenure stifled the credit requirements and dreams of crores of aspirational Indians who wanted to establish start-ups and expand small businesses, alleged Finance Minister and senior BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman. In a long thread of posts on her X timeline, she launched an attack on the Congress party and its allies, alleging that the UPA g.....»»
Mid-range attack
A nuclear war-ready Russia and an incensed China have vowed retaliatory measures against America’s prepositioning of a mid-range capability (MRC) missile system in the Philippines......»»
EDITORIAL — Selling a deadly dependency
The country joined the observance of World No Tobacco Day on May 31 with the Department of Health reporting the death of a 22-year-old Filipino without comorbidities, who died of a heart attack associated with lung injury following two years of daily vaping......»»
Bad loans during UPA stifled credit needs of startups and small businesses: Sitharaman
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): The bad loans crisis during the Congress-led UPA tenure stifled the credit requirements and dreams of crores of aspirational Indians who wanted to establish start-ups and expand small businesses, alleged Finance Minister and senior BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman. In a long thread of posts on her X timeline, she launched an attack on the Congress party and its allies, alleging that the UPA g.....»»
Marcos: Any Filipino death from foreign attack triggers US-PH defense pact
In April, Marcos said the Philippines' Mutual Defense Treaty with the US would be invoked if a foreign power kills a Filipino serviceman. He now expands the list to include any Filipino citizen, and says their death would be 'very close to... an act of war.'.....»»
Israel sent messages to Tehran to avoid Iranian response to embassy attack – agency
'Israel sent messages through Egypt's foreign minister that it will compromise in the war in Gaza to avoid Iran's retaliation'.....»»
Quiboloy to ask SC to reconsider transfer of Davao case
Israelito Torreon, one of Quiboloy’s lawyers, said that the case was decided based only on “the unfounded and unsubstantiated claims of bias in Davao City courts” which may be interpreted as “an attack on the judiciary as a whole.”.....»»
Iran 6th in 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Women
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran lost to India in straight sets (25-17, 25-16, 25-11) in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Women 5th-6th place on Wednesday. - Sports news - Iran had also lost to India 3-0 in its opening match in Pool A.India ran a solid game with Soorya making the most out of the middle attack. She posted 15 points to lead all scorers on the board.Anagha Radnakrishnan (13 points) and Anusr.....»»
DMW: 13 Pinoy seamen safe after Houthi attack
All 13 Filipino crewmen of a foreign vessel attacked by Houthi rebels are safe, the Department of Migrant Workers reported yesterday......»»
Iran 6th in 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Women
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran lost to India in straight sets (25-17, 25-16, 25-11) in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Women 5th-6th place on Wednesday. - Sports news - Iran had also lost to India 3-0 in its opening match in Pool A.India ran a solid game with Soorya making the most out of the middle attack. She posted 15 points to lead all scorers on the board.Anagha Radnakrishnan (13 points) and Anusr.....»»
FACT CHECK: China did not attack Taiwan
The misleading video was uploaded just days after China concluded its two-day war games around Taiwan, which had recently sworn in its new president Lai Ching-te.....»»
Gun attack at South Cotabato house blessing kills farmers’ leader, 3 others
The victims gather around a table outdoors, sharing jokes and drinks, when bursts of gunfire shatter the celebratory mood during the house blessing.....»»
CHR seeks accountability over recent bombing of Cotabato Catholic chapel
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) denounces the recent grenade attack by still unknown perpetrators during a Catholic Mass in Cotabato City, an act which injured two civilians......»»
Regional groups, BARMM officials condemn Cotabato City chapel bombing
Various sectors condemned Sunday’s grenade attack on a small Catholic chapel in a residential area in Cotabato City that hurt two worshipers and caused panic among villagers in houses nearby......»»
Iran President Ebrahim Raisi dies at 63 in helicopter crash
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protégé of the country’s supreme leader who helped oversee the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and later led the country as it enriched uranium near weapons-grade levels and launched a major drone-and-missile attack on Israel, has died. He was 63. Raisi’s sudden death,.....»»
2 wounded in Cotabato grenade attack
Two people were wounded in an explosion that ripped through a chapel in this city yesterday morning......»»