Category Archives: Armed Forces

PAF trainer plane crashes off Bataan

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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 …
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Gov’t charges 136 rebels for Surigao mining attacks

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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 …
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Gov’t support to security forces essential, PNoy says

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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 …
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Del Rosario clarifies PH-US Mutual Defense Treaty

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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 …
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Protest vs Chinese intrusions set on May 11

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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 …
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MILF’s Mimbantas passes away

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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 …
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Del Rosario says Unclos to solve maritime dispute

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Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario Tuesday (May 8 ) said the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has never been more important for the Philippines than today, when overlapping maritime claims threaten the peace and prosperity …
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PH, US conclude 2+2 meeting

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The Philippines and the United States governments have concluded its 2 + 2 meeting with both sides vowing to further strengthen its alliance. The meeting was held last week in Washington D.C. between Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario and Defense …
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Efforts to restart talks with reds hailed

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The government welcomed the recent development in reviving the peace discussions with communist rebels, clarifying however that the government proposal is aimed at starting a forum and not forging an alliance with the leftist group. Recently, government chief negotiator Alex …
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