San Fernando cops kill armed shooting suspect in Brgy. Balud
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police killed during a hot pursuit operation this afternoon, June 27, the 34-year-old suspect in a fatal shooting incident in San Fernando town in southern Cebu. Rodel Mahinay suffered a gunshot wound in the body after police shot him when he tried to pull out his gun as the lawmen were […] The post San Fernando cops kill armed shooting suspect in Brgy. Balud appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Armed men intimidate journalists reporting on Pampanga demolition
According to the NUJP, the threats were made by some members of the demolition team of Clarkhills Properties Corp. during a demolition in Sitio Balubad, Brgy. Anunas......»»
7 ex-NPA rebels surrender to Phl Army in Talaingod, Davao Norte
Seven former members of the New People’s Army operating at the borders of Bukidnon and Talaingod, Davao del Norte surrendered to the Philippine Army’s 56th Infantry Battalion at Sitio Central Baugan, Brgy. Palma Gil, Talaingod, Davao del Norte over the weekend. In a statement on Monday, 10ID Public Affairs Division chief Maj. Mark Anthony Tito said the surrenderees were all members of the Sub-Regional Sentro De Grabidad PEDDLER, Sub-Regional Committee 2 of the North Central Mindanao Regional Committee. The former rebels were identified as alias Fernando Poe, alias Rustom, alias Sarmontano, alias Adolfo, alias Agata, alias Rica and alias Andrew E. “The joint effort of the 56IB and the 1003rd Infantry (Raptor) Brigade made the surrender possible,” said Tito. In a statement released by the Philippine Army, the group’s team leader, alias Fernando Poe, narrated the “hardships” they went through during their stay with the NPA revolution. _"Kapoy kaayo ang pagtago sa gobyerno, ang gilay-on nga among gibaktas ug walay igong pagkaon. Wala man ko kabalo unsaon pagtapos sa among kalisod, mao nga nakahukom mi nga mo-surrender na lang kay walay silbi ang among gubat_ (Hiding from the government was exhausting, we walked long distances without enough food. I didn't know how to overcome the hardships, so we decided to just give up because there was no meaning in what we were fighting for),” he said. BGen. Allan Hambala, acting commander of 10ID, welcomed the surrenderees and thanked them for accepting the government’s offer to give them a fresh start as normal citizens. "Our soldiers will continue to exert efforts to entice the remaining CNTs to surrender and prevent the reentry of armed groups in the Davao Region. We call on the remaining members of the CTG in the 10ID area of responsibility to embrace the peaceful path to peace,” Hambala said. The rebel returnees are now in the custody of 56IB for custodial debriefing and medical intervention, according to Tito. He added that former NPA combatants will be endorsed to avail of the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program, a government assistance program for former rebels. The post 7 ex-NPA rebels surrender to Phl Army in Talaingod, Davao Norte appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
NHA to launch 1st People’s Caravan
The National Housing Authority over the weekend announced that it will launch its first-ever People’s Caravan on 15 September 2023 at the Villa de Adelaida Housing Project in Brgy. Halang, Naic, Cavite. The program is the NHA’s new and innovative method of delivering various government services effectively and directly to the beneficiaries. NHA General Manager Joeben Tai’s directed Assistant General Manager Alvin S. Feliciano to head the activity, in cooperation with Naic Municipality Mayor Ruperto C. Dualan and Vice Mayor Junio C. Dualan. It can be recalled that the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) had already expressed its willingness to provide free legal consultations on housing-related concerns and other legal services. This is to signify their support for the success of the NHA’s initiative in bringing its services closer to the beneficiaries. In ensuring the health and wellness of the beneficiaries, the Municipality of Naic, Cavite, together with the Department of Health (DOH) will conduct a medical mission. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) will give away free vitamins and medicine to residents who are in need, while the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will offer free medical check-ups and haircuts. The Department of Agriculture (DA) will offer affordable agricultural products that can be purchased at the NHA-DA KADIWA store of the Department of Agriculture (DA). For residents interested in expanding their agricultural expertise, the DA Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI) will conduct skills training demonstrations. The participants of the said training will receive starter kits and planting materials. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on the other hand, will provide on-site internet services to help the beneficiaries with their online connectivity. For beneficiaries looking for work opportunities, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will hold a job fair together with the Public Employment Service Office. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will facilitate an intensive orientation on sustainable livelihood programs (SLP). The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is willing to teach business consultancy and literacy and orientation on business capital. Meanwhile, skills training demonstrations about food processing, food technology, and food packaging will be discussed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and DOST-Food and Nutrition Research Institute. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will support the event through its LTO on Wheels by rendering renewal of motor vehicle registration, application for new/renewal of student permit, and renewal of Driver's License available. In addition, the Pag-IBIG Fund intends to register non-members and issue PAG-IBIG Loyalty Card Plus to NHA beneficiaries. The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will render services in Philhealth ID registration and issuance. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) will assist beneficiaries through the registration of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys), issuance of ePhilID, and application services of birth certificates, certificates of no marriage (CENOMAR), death certificates, and marriage certificates. Residents will also have the chance to accomplish their SSS membership enrollment and verification at the Social Security System booth. The People's Caravan is also in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in conducting free skills training demonstrations and training and orientation on the livelihood and scholarship programs and services. The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) will disseminate information on the programs and services of their agency. The Commission of Population and Development (CPD) will provide an orientation on their accessible services and programs and will distribute free population control kits. Meanwhile, the Province of Cavite will also provide essential services, and the Philippine National Police and AFP will ensure peace and safety during the conduct of the said caravan. In line with this, the NHA invites all Caviteños to join and support the very first People’s Caravan of the agency. To cater to more beneficiaries, four more People’s Caravans are expected to be launched in Luzon. The Authority is optimistic that future People’s Caravans in the country will gain more support and partnerships from other government agencies and the private sector. The post NHA to launch 1st People’s Caravan appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
5 CAFGU killed, 3 wounded in clash with NPA in Quezon province
Five members of CAFGU Active Auxiliary (CAA) have died following an encounter with members of New People's Army this Friday morning in Quezon province, the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Southern Luzon Command spokesperson, Col. Dennis Cana, said. Lt. Col. Hector Estolas, the spokesperson of the 2nd Infantry Division (2ID), said the encounter occurred around 7:00 a.m. at Sitio Pag-asa, Barangay Mapulot, which borders Tagkawayan town and the municipality of Labo in Camarines Norte. Estolas said the CAFGUs were patrolling the area with one of their soldiers in Barangay Mapulot when they encountered the armed group. The troops were hit by an anti-personnel mine first before being fired upon by the enemies, he added. Three more militiamen under the CAA Detachment Mapulot and a lone soldier from the 85th Infantry Battalion were also wounded in the encounter. Estolas said the CAFGUs and military were conducting a patrol operation in response to a tip about the presence of around 60 to 70 armed men in the area. Meanwhile, Cana said families of the CAA are being notified and the remains were being transported to funeral services for proper respect and disposition. “We are giving our salute to these brave Filipinos who willingly gave their lives in the service of our country. They died protecting the community against these communist terrorists,” Cana said. The military is conducting an ongoing pursuit operation against the rebels. Cana said the NPAs may have come from a nearby province and may have thought that they still had their old haven in Brgy Mapulot, an area historically the ground of the famous NPA leader “Ka Roger.” “However, Information from the populace revealed the presence of the CT in the hinterlands, which our government troops acted upon. Quezon province had declared being insurgency free, and the people wanted to make it stay that way,” Cana said. The post 5 CAFGU killed, 3 wounded in clash with NPA in Quezon province appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
AFP: 156 NPAs in Visayas neutralized in first half of 2023
The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Saturday reported that the government troops in the Visayas region were able to neutralize a total of 156 members of the New People’s Army in the first half of this year. AFP’ Visayas Command spokesperson, LtCol. Israel Galoria said the government forces reaped the gains of its anti-insurgency efforts from 1 January to 30 June this year. Of the 156 NPAs neutralized, Galoria said 103 of them returned to the folds of the, 42 died in action during encounters with government forces and 11 of them were arrested during joint law enforcement operations. Aside from neutralizing NPAs, the AFP also noted that 223 firearms and 82 anti-personnel mines were also seized in the same period. These neutralized NPA rebels consist o 12 high-value individuals. One of them namely, Rogelio Posadas, the notorious Secretary of the Komiteng Rehiyon Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor, or KR NCBS. He died in an encounter on 20 April in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental AFP VisCom commander, Lt. Gen Benedict Arevalo, said the NPA forces have been suffering defeat from April to May due to the diligence of military forces in the area to run after the rebels that have been exploiting people and sowing fear in the Visayas region. “I would like to congratulate everyone for a very good job for the 1st Semester of 2023. The exceptional performance that you have shown manifests your strong desire and motivation to serve and protect our people and end the local communist armed conflict in this part of the country,” Arevalo told the Team VisCom. For the month of April, a total of 21 NPA terrorists were neutralized, and 25 firearms were seized. Arevalo cited a notable incident on 30 April at Brgy Santander, Bobon, Northern Samar wherein an encounter between members of the 803rd Infantry Brigade and the NPA’s Sub-regional Guerilla Unit (SRGU) under Sub-Regional Committee ‘Emporium’ resulted in seven NPA terrorists killed, one surrendered and the recovery of four high-powered firearms. In May, a total of 40 NPA terrorists were neutralized, and 54 firearms were seized. This was highlighted by the series of encounters in Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, and Guihungan City, Negros Oriental between members of the 62nd Infantry Battalion and the remnants of the NPA’s weakened guerilla front, the Central Negros 1 under the Komiteng Rehiyon Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor (KR NCBS). The incident resulted in a total of nine NPA terrorists killed, two surrendered, and 14 firearms seized by the government troops. Arevalo also reported that a total of 942 people’s organizations were established, redirected, and coopted by the Community Support Program personnel of Team VISCOM in the entire Visayas region, 600 of which are in Western and Central Visayas, while 342 are in Eastern Visayas. Arevalo underscored that the support of people within communities remained vital to the government’s anti-insurgency and anti-terrorism campaigns in the area. “As we sustain our focused military operations to prevent the CPP-NPA from taking advantage of the upcoming Barangay and SK Elections, let us also continue engaging our people. Let us enlighten them on the evils brought by the CPP-NPA,” he said. The post AFP: 156 NPAs in Visayas neutralized in first half of 2023 appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
ASG member nabbed in QC
The Southern Police District on Thursday reported that its operatives arrested an individual believed to be a member of the notorious Abu Sayyaf Group and listed as one of the most wanted in Zamboanga. SPD director P/Brig. Gen. Kirby John Brion Kraft narrated that the suspect — identified as Janhar Abdulhari alias Janjan or Julpikar Pendiwata — was arrested on 21 June at about 6:30 p.m. at Tierra Pura Homes in Tandang Sora, Quezon City. Kraft said that the suspect — listed as No. 7 Most Wanted Person (Municipal Level) and No. 5 (Provincial Level) of Zamboanga — was being hunted for a murder case and has been evading arrest for years. Operating teams composed of joint personnel of District Special Operations Unit of the SPD along with other units including the District Mobile Force Battalion, National Intelligence Support Group-NCR, Quezon City Police District-DSOU, 3rd Special Operations Unit of the Philippine National Police Maritime Group and the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission joined forces to nab the suspect. The operation was conducted based on intelligence reports about the lair of the suspect in Quezon City. Initial reports showed that the suspect is operating under Kumander Wanning Abdusallam, who was killed in a joint military and police operation in 2016. The arrest warrant, issued by Judge Anthony dela Torre Isaw of the Regional Trial Court Branch 24 in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, was in connection with a murder case with Criminal Case number 1-8776. Meantime, National Capital Region Police Office director Maj. Gen. Edgar Ala Okubo lauded the efforts of the operating units for their professionalism and dedication to eradicating terrorism in the National Capital Region, as he stated that they will further intensify manhunt operations against wanted persons. In other developments, a total of 111 members of the Communist Party of the Philippines–New People’s Army have surrendered to different police units in the Mimaropa region since January this year, according to Police Regional Office 4B director Brig. Gen. Joel Doria. Records showed that of 111, eight are listed in the periodic status report and the rest are alleged members, supporters and militiamen. Further, 53 of the surrenderers have turned themselves in since the assumption of Doria on 21 March this year. Among the latest surrenderers is “Ka Carlo,” a former member of Milisyang Bayan of Kilusang Larangang Gerilya Ignacio Calabria Magadia, SRMA 4D, ISLACOM, Lucio De Guzman Command, Southern Tagalog Regional Party Committee, who surrendered to the personnel of 1st Platoon, 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company at 1st PMFC Headquarters in Brgy. San Isidro, Victoria, Oriental Mindoro on 19 June 2023. The surrender of “Ka Carlo” was through the relentless efforts of the intelligence unit of Oriental Mindoro PPO, in collaboration with the 203rd Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army, and other partner agencies under the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict. The post ASG member nabbed in QC appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Soldiers, NPA rebels clash three times in Negros Occidental
At least five members of the New People’s Army were gunned down in a series of firefights with the government troops in Negros Occidental over the weekend, the Armed Forces of the Philippines described it as a “huge setback of communist terrorism.” The AFP’s Visayas Command on Sunday said soldiers had encountered NPA rebels three times on 20 May, which started around 5:05 a.m. in different sitios in Brgy. Quintin Remo, Negros Occidental. Also recovered during these firefights are several war materiel, food supply, medical paraphernalia, and personal belongings of the NPA rebels, including an M16 rifle, two homemade shotguns, a UZI machine pistol, a KG9 machine pistol, two Cal .38 pistols, four rifle grenades, several assorted magazine assemblies, and several assorted live ammunitions. VisCom Commander Lt. Gen. Benedict Arevalo said the recent encounters only represent that the NPA’s foothold in the Visayas region continues to weaken, “a clear manifestation” of the soldiers’ commitment to safeguarding people from any atrocities by the terrorists. “No amount of deception, lies, or propaganda can hide the fact that the CPP-NPA in the Visayas region continues to weaken. This latest debacle is a testament to that. Hence, our focused military operation will be sustained until justice is served, and just and lasting peace is attained,” Arevalo said. The post Soldiers, NPA rebels clash three times in Negros Occidental appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Sara visits Masbate clash site
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Monday distributed school supplies to Masbate students affected by clashes between communist rebels and security forces. Duterte said a total of 1,513 students from different schools in the province received the PagbaBAGo kits. The PagbaBAGo campaign is a program that aims to instill the importance of basic education and nurture the right attitude among young Filipinos to succeed in life. It was the same program Duterte implemented when she was still mayor of Davao City. It is now part of the Vice President’s activities during her visits to cities and towns across the country. Aside from distributing the bags, Duterte also talked to the children’s parents, convincing them to practice responsible parenthood and family planning. The Vice President visited seven different public schools in this province weeks after classes were disrupted by armed clashes following the reported presence of the New People’s Army in communities near a school. Duterte visited Palani Integrated School in Balud, Guindawahan Elementary School in Pio Corpuz, Locso-an Elementary School and Arriesgado Sevilleno High School in Placer, Villa Hermosa Elementary School and Villa Hermosa National High School in Cawayan, and Masbate National Comprehensive High School in Masbate City. Face-to-face classes were suspended for a week in six Masbate towns following the clashes — affecting over 55,000 learners and 2,815 school personnel. Duterte earlier condemned the NPA for causing learning disruption in Masbate. During the school visits, Duterte stressed to the learners the significance of education in ending the cycle of poverty. At the Locso-on Elementary School in Placer town, she reminded students to duck and seek cover when they hear gunfire. A day after the 22 March clash in Placer town, a video of Locso-on school children who were panicking and crying in fear while gunshots were being heard went viral online. The Vice President also held dialogues with school heads and teachers, listening to their concerns about the education sector, such as providing school buildings, lessening the paper works of teachers, and providing stress debriefing following the clashes. The post Sara visits Masbate clash site appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
CIDG-7: 3 CAFGU-witnesses claim Bohol brgy dad, pastor were NPAs
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three active members of the Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) claimed in a statement that the barangay councilor and pastor, who were arrested in Bohol Province last June 25, 2021, were allegedly members of the communist terrorist group, New People’s Army (NPA). Police Colonel Ireneo Dalogdog, Criminal Investigation and Detection […] The post CIDG-7: 3 CAFGU-witnesses claim Bohol brgy dad, pastor were NPAs appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Dating CAFGU na wanted dahil sa kasong rape arestado sa Zamboanga Del Norte
Arestado ang dating miyembro ng Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) na wanted dahil sa tatlong counts ng rape sa Brgy. Venus, Sergio Osmena, Zamboanga Del Norte, alas-9 ng gabi noong Lunes. Nahaharap ang dating miyembro ng CAFGU sa tatlong counts ng rape at sexual assault ng kanyang 14-anyos na anak na dalagita. Ayon sa […] The post Dating CAFGU na wanted dahil sa kasong rape arestado sa Zamboanga Del Norte appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
2 kidnapped men found dead
Two men kidnapped during an armed robbery at a home in San Pedro City were found dead in Kalayaan, Laguna, police said. Two bodies were found near the Alagao Bridge in Purok 9, Brgy. Longos, early Monday, according to a report from the Calabarzon regional police. The bodies were later identified as those of Jonathan […] The post 2 kidnapped men found dead appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
3 soldiers hurt in Sulu clash
Three soldiers were injured when government forces clashed with Abu Sayyaf members in Patikul, Sulu on Sunday afternoon. Members of the Army’s 45th Infantry Battalion were conducting combat operations when they encountered about 20 Islamic militants in Sitio Bud Kaha, Brgy. Bungkaung, according to a report from the Armed Forces’ Western Mindanao Command (WesMinCom). A […] The post 3 soldiers hurt in Sulu clash appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
2 AFP officer, 2 kawal patay sa engkuwentro vs. PNP sa Sulu
APAT na miyembro ng Armed Forces, kabilang ang dalawang opisyal, ang napatay nang makipagbarilan umano sa mga pulis sa Jolo, Sulu, kaninang hapon. Ang mga nasawi’y may mga ranggong major, captain, sergeant, at corporal, sabi ni Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, hepe ng AFP Western Mindanao Command. Naganap ang insidente sa Sitio Marina, Brgy. Walled City, […] The post 2 AFP officer, 2 kawal patay sa engkuwentro vs. PNP sa Sulu appeared first on Bandera......»»
AFP turns over emergency quarantine facilities in Muntinlupa City
QUEZON CITY, June 25 (PIA) --The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) successfully completed the construction of two units of Emergency Quarantine Facility (EQF) in Brgy. Sucat, Muntinlupa City on.....»»
CNT leader killed, high powered firearm and explosive seized in Calbiga, Samar
Elements of 46th Infantry Battalion, 8th ID PA, encountered more or less 5 fully armed men believed to be remnants of a Communist NPA Terrorist (CNT) group operating in southern part Samar resulting to the death of CNT leader Noel Galvez alias Bani in Brgy. Buluan, Calbiga, Samar on April 18, 2020......»»
CPP-NPA aggravates COVID-19 crisis situation in Northern Samar
The 20th Infantry Battalion, 8th Infantry Division, Philippine Army received a report from a concerned civilian pertaining the presence of an armed group believed to be Communist NPA Terrorists (CNTs) harassing the locals of Brgy. Lakandula, Las Navas, Northern Samar......»»
Rebelasyon ni Elizabeth Oropesa best kisser si FPJ: Basta napakasarap!
SHOOKT ang publiko sa naging rebelasyon ng premyadong aktres na si Elizabeth Oropesa tungkol sa namayapang Action King na si Fernando Poe, Jr.. Nag-guest si La Oro (tawag kay Elizabeth sa showbiz) sa “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” nitong nagdaang March 26, kung saan game na game niyang sinagot ang maiintrigang tanong sa kanyang career.....»»
Cebu City buy-bust: Over P12M ‘shabu’ seized from 2 HVIs
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police confiscated over P12 million worth of suspected shabu from the possession of two men during a bust-bust operation in Brgy. Bulacao, Cebu City on Tuesday evening, March 26. The buy-bust operation was conducted at around 10 p.m. in Lower Sario in Brgy. Bulacao. One of the suspects was identified as.....»»
Valorant releases first nonbinary agent
Riot Games has unveiled its newest agent for first-person shooting game Valorant — Scottish troublemaker Clove......»»
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.....»»