AFP continues operations against NPA
Manila, Philippines – Despite recent announcements regarding the resumption of the peace talks in the first week of April, the...
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Military seize NPA supplies after Zamboanga del Sur encounter
Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines - Propaganda materials and other supplies were seized by the Joint Task Force in the Zamboanga...
Five Abu Sayyaf members dead in Sulu
Military operations have continued to intensify against armed lawless elements. Sulu, Philippines - Thanks to the intensified conduct of focused...
Troops Clash with Terrorists Harboring Narco-Mayor
The AFP and PNP fight the southern illegal drug trade. Maguindanao, Philippines – Our troops have to now take into account...
AFP goes after the “Emir of Asia”
Soldiers kill 15 and wound Abu Sayyaf leader in Lanao del Sur Manila, Philippines – Last Sunday, January 29, 2017,...
Will the PH buy Russian military hardware?
Contributor Grace Guiang and the editors of SecurityMatters on President Duterte’s pivot east, which might lead the Philippines to buying weapons from...
3 members of terror group Ansar al-Khilafah arrested
The gov’t continues the crackdown on IS-allied terrorists. On January 9, 2015, the Philippine government’s security forces announced its intent...
IS-allied Mindanao Groups Start to Consolidate
Government forces announce eradication plan Basilan, Philippines – Army Special Forces and members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) Basilan...
Lt. Gen. Año is the new Chief of Staff
A seasoned intelligence officer and respected leader takes the helm of the Armed Forces. Before being chosen to lead the...
