PAF trainer plane crashes off Bataan

A Philippine Air Force SF-260, a propeller-driven training airplane, crashed in La Monja Island near Bataan and nearby waters of Manila Bay. Acquired in 1994, the SF-260 was piloted by two PAF officers who took off from Sangley Point in …

Gov’t charges 136 rebels for Surigao mining attacks

Around 136 communist rebels were charged with robbery in band and arson for the attack at the mining site of Platinum Group Metal Corp. (PGMC) in Claver, Surigao del Norte in October 2011. Charged before the office of Surigao City …

NPA sets free cop detained for 36 days

Communist rebels freed Tuesday (May 15) a policeman they held for more than a month in Zamboanga del Sur. After 36 days in captivity, New People’s Army (NPA) members released Police Officer 2 Faisal Juhaili in Barangay Kanipaan, Bayog, Zamboanga …

Gov’t support to security forces essential, PNoy says

President Benigno Aquino III has stressed the importance of government support to the country’s military and police forces to ensure efficient service to the people and in maintaining peace and security. In his speech during the premiere showing of the …

Dominguez brod behind witness’ killing, PNP says

The Philippine National Police has tagged the youngest brother of suspected carnappers Raymond and Roger Dominguez as the one behind the killing of government witness Alfredo Mendiola. PNP Spokesperson Senior Supt. Generoso Cerbo Jr. has announced that more conclusive evidence …

Security guards in NAIA 3 brawl suspended

Starting on Monday (May 14) until Friday (May 18), six security guards who figured in the brawl between the camp of actor Raymart Santiago and journalist Ramon Tulfo at NAIA 3 will be suspended. The Philippine National Police Supervisory Office …

Del Rosario clarifies PH-US Mutual Defense Treaty

Statement of Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario Regarding The Philippines-US Mutual Defense Treaty In view of inaccurate information on the subject of whether or not the US is prepared to respond to its commitment to the Philippines under …

PNP holds 1st mall security summit

The Philippine National Police, in collaboration with the Mall Security Managers Association of the Philippines (MSMAP), has conducted the first ever Mall Security Summit at Camp Crame, Quezon City last Tuesday (May 8). Mall security managers, private security providers and …

Protest vs Chinese intrusions set on May 11

A multi-country protest against Chinese encroachment on Philippine territory will be staged on Friday (May 11). The protest to be held in front of Chinese embassies around the world will be attended by prominent Filipino personalities. Among these are President …

MILF’s Mimbantas passes away

Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Vice Chairman Aleem Abdulaziz Mimbantas passed away last May 3 in Lanao del Sur due to an illness. Mimbantas was one of the pioneering leaders of the MILF, who devoted and offered his entire life …