Category Archives: Armed Forces

Abu Sayyaf member arrested in Zamboanga City

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The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and the Intelligence Unit of the Philippine Air Force have arrested a sub-commander of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group Tuesday (February 14) in Zamboanga City. In a report to CIDG Director Samuel Pagdilao …
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U.S. to deliver 2nd warship this year

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The United States government will deliver a second warship to the Philippines within this year to guard the country’s waters, Malacanang announced Thursday (February 9). Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin made an assurance that the said …
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2 Europeans kidnapped in Tawi-tawi

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Five gunmen seized two European tourists and a Filipino photographer who were bird watching in Tawi-tawi last Wednesday (February 1). Fifty-two year-old Ewold Horn from The Netherlands and forty-seven year-old Lorenzo Vinciguerre from Switzerland were taking pictures of rare birds …
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MILF to gov’t: Freeze gas, oil explorations in Moro areas

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MANILA — The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has urged anew the Aquino administration to freeze all gas and oil bidding contracts in areas claimed by the Moros as part of their ancestral domain until the parties in the negotiating …
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U.S. Senators call for more joint military exercises with PH

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MANILA — The United States wants to have more joint military exercises with the Philippines and other Asian countries. U.S. Senate Armed Forces Committee Ranking Member Sen. John McCain (Arizona) conveyed this message to Philippine officials lead by President Benigno …
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PNoy appoints Dela Cruz as new Air Force chief

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MANILA — President Benigno Aquino III has appointed Major General Lauro dela Cruz as the new Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force, replacing Lieutenant General Oscar Rabena, who opted for early retirement. Aquino officiated the turnover ceremonies at the …
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