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AFP to setup regional command in Negros Island Region
The new camps will be at the borders of the two Negros provinces either in Kabankalan City Negros Occidental or in Mabinay Negros Oriental
MILF killed Usman – AFP chief
The Philippine military retracts an earlier account that terrorist Abdul Basit Usman was killed by his own bodyguards
EDCA: Palawan air base added to locations offered to US
The list has grown to 8 military bases from the initial 3 locations revealed last year
China reclamation may cut PH access to West PH Sea
The Armed Forces of the Philippines says current activities on Mischief Reef – just 23 nautical miles from Philippine controlled Ayungin Shoal – threatens all our areas
Holy Week travelers told: Adjust to Typhoon Maysak
NDRRMC Executive Director Alex Pama says foreign and local tourists should coordinate with local governments regarding the typhoon which will enter PAR Wednesday evening or early Thursday
PH fears 'miscalculation' in West PH Sea
We d like to avoid a misencounter or miscalculation that will unnecessarily provoke the countries involved in the area says Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Gregorio Catapang Jr
AFP: All-out offensive vs BIFF ends today
But military presence will continue for the implementation the P67 million socio economic intervention projects approved by President Benigno Aquino III
Evacuees in Maguindanao, N. Cotabato almost 100,000
Clashes between government forces and Muslim rebels also affect more than 130 000 persons in Maguindanao and North Cotabato
Lacson defends BOI amid Malacañang tirade
Former police chief and senator Panfilo Lacson says the President should explain why he did not involve OIC police chief Leonardo Espina and instead went straight to SAF commander Getulio Napeñas
8,600 in evacuation centers due to clashes in North Cotabato
The social welfare department has provided food packs worth P265 370 to thousands of families in 8 evacuation centers
The many answers to: ‘Who led Oplan Exodus?’
Purisima and Napeñas continue their blame game but senators and security officials say both of them shoulder responsibility for the Mamasapano debacle
After Mamasapano: PMA '81 comes home
The Mamasapano tragedy casts its long shadow on this year s Philippine Military Academy homecoming
MILF denies telling members to prepare for war
Moro Islamic Liberation Front chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal says warmongers are spreading the false information
TRANSCRIPT: Senate hearing on Mamasapano clash, Day 2 (Feb 10)
On the second day of the Senate hearing the military and the police trade barbs on operational problems that led to 44 casuaties on the government side while peace advocates staunchly defend the peace deal with the MILF
Sacked SAF chief: Military knew cops' location in Mamasapano
Police Director Getulio Napeñas Jr belies the claim of the AFP chief of staff He says evidence submitted to the Board of Inquiry will reveal the truth
Binay witness surfaces, China's reclamation, Japanese ISIS hostages | The wRap
Another alleged Binay dummy surfaces Photos show China’s massive reclamation on a West Philippine Sea reef The clock ticks for Japanese ISIS hostages
Bilibid explosion, Charlie Hebdo, Papal visit guidelines | The wRap
An explosion in a Philippine jail kills at least 1 injures 19 The manhunt for the French magazine massacre suspects begins No bags allowed for those who want to see Pope Francis the Philippines
Filipino peacekeepers from Liberia and the meaning of Christmas
It s a belated Heroes Welcome for the Filipino peacekeepers deployed in Liberia They get a 30 day vacation to spend the holidays with their families
First batch of PH peacekeepers completes Ebola quarantine
The military sets a belated Heroes Welcome for the peacekeepers on Thursday December 4
AFP's new spokesperson is former liaison officer with US military
Colonel Restituto Padilla Jr assumes the post at a time when the Philippines and the US are hoping to immediately implement the newly signed EDCA
Harry Roque wants 6 months jail time for AFP chief
The case stems from the media blitz that preceded the disbarment case filed by the Armed Forces against him
24 Filipino cops in Liberia test negative for Ebola
They are joining the 108 Filipino troops coming home Wednesday evening November 12
PH to foreign militaries: Thank you for Yolanda aid
AFP chief General Gregorio Catapang Jr says he personally thanked chiefs of foreign militaries during the annual Chiefs of Defense Conference held in Brunei last week
Army probes Basilan 'tragedy' amid calls for all-out war vs ASG
AFP chief Gregorio Catapang Jr dismisses any connection between the Abu Sayyaf attack in Basilan and the intensified operations against the bandit group in adjacent island Sulu
PH honors Indonesian military chief
To highlight the close ties between both countries the Indonesian military chief gives General Gregorio Catapang Jr a free ride to Brunei on November 3
Paano nilabag ni Sueselbeck ang camp regulations at batas?
Ayon sa patakaran ng kahit anong kampo militar kailangang may security clearance ang foreigners na gustong pumasok Nagpilit si Sueselbeck kaya siya hinainan ng reklamo
AFP chief on Olongapo slay: 'This one is quite a big mistake'
General Gregorio Catapang Jr is confident that the incident will not affect the relationship between the Philippine and US militaries
AFP chief in Sulu in wake of Abu Sayyaf threat vs German hostages
We want to show that we are prepared for the rescue We will have to wait for the orders from the Crisis Management Committee says Armed Forces chief General Gregorio Catapang Jr
Golan peacekeepers to secure Pope in PH visit
As the papal visit nears the Philippine military dedicates two battalion sized units to secure the Roman Catholic leader
Senate hails 'exemplary courage' of troops in Golan
Filipinos are among the bravest peacekeepers in the world says Senator Teofisto Guingona III
AFP stands by Golan troops, to analyze actions during crisis
Philippine military chief General Gregorio Catapang says they have submitted to Malacañang a blow by blow account of what happened in the Golan Heights
UN backs commander, denies PH soldiers' claim
The order to Filipino peacekeepers was to leave the weapons quiet so as to give some space but never to hand over weapons says Hervé Ladsous UN Under Secretary General for Peacekeeping Operations
AFP chief breezes through CA, praised for Golan escape
Senators and congressmen heap praises on the general for the unauthorized escape of Filipino troops besieged by Syrian rebels in the Golan Heights and give their thumbs up to the troops defiance of their UN commander
Aquino wants full report on Golan standoff
Malacañang says a full report on the standoff between Filipino peacekeepers and Syrian rebels would guide policies and actions on future deployment
'Elaborate security plan' for Pope Francis PH visit – AFP
We won t fail the Pope in his visit here says Philippine military chief General Gregorio Catapang Jr
Will you pay for a cruise of West PH Sea islands?
The Philippine military chief wants to turn islands near the disputed waters into a tourism destination
Palparan's fall: 'Naisahan 'nyo ako,' he tells soldiers
The military captures its own after years of manhunt
Arrested or abducted? 2 UP alumni held in Nueva Ecija
The military says they were going to arrest Ely Taray who allegedly has links with the NPA Instead they found Guiller Cadano and Gerald Salonga in his house with firearms hand grenades subversive documents
New AFP chief tells troops: Ignore politics, no HR violations
Catapang who assumed command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines last week starts his tour of military camps
A general's long wait: Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr
New Armed Forces chief Lieutenant General Gregorio Catapang Jr says he s long prepared for the job I have prepared myself for this since I was told I was a candidate he says
Catapang is new AFP chief of staff
Lt Gen Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr will formally assume command on Friday July 18
