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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

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Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

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Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

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Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

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Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

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Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

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Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

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Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

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Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

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Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

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Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

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Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

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Remittances sent home by Filipinos abroad eased to $3 billion in November 2023, reaching their lowest level in six months despite the holiday season......»»

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