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AFP on Martial Law extension, Duque on Dengvaxia, Salvator Mundi buyer | Evening wRap
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AFP supports martial law extension in Mindanao
The Philippine military's spokesman says martial law is still needed to address persisting security threats in the region, including those posed by terrorists who escaped Marawi and are now recruiting for future attacks
Alvarez on Uson and Roque, Abu Sayyaf members arrested, Andanar on keyboard army | Evening wRap
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PH military on Amnesty Int'l report: Abusive soldiers will be disciplined
The military remains committed to upholding international humanitarian law and protection of human rights, says AFP spokesman Major General Restituto Padilla
PH rule of law rating drops, Marawi stragglers, Australia travel warning | Evening wRap
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PH military probes alleged beating of terrorist by soldiers in Marawi
AFP spokesman Restituto Padilla says the military is supposed to treat its captives decently and respectfully
Marawi fully taken back before November – military
Around 10 hostages remain in 5 buildings still held by enemies
Peso weakens, Mahmud Ahmad dead, DBM usec fired | Midday wRap
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Mahmud Ahmad dead – Duterte
AFP spokesman Brigadier General Restituto Padilla also confirms the Malaysian terrorist who helped finance the Marawi siege was killed by troops
South China Sea, Batangas earthquake, Honasan | Evening wRap
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AFP: 'Remote' chance North Korea missile strike will affect PH
AFP spokesman Brigadier General Restituto Padilla says while debris could hit some northern coastal areas in the country in case of a North Korean missile strike on Guam that’s something that we see as remote
AFP drops plan to sue Juana Change
The AFP urges the comedian to join the ranks of its patriotic reservists or volunteer artists who entertain soldiers in hospitals or military camps to show her support for government troops
AFP to sue Juana Change for disrespecting military uniform
What the performance activist did impacts negatively on the image of the Philippine Army and the Armed Forces of the Philippines the AFP says
FA50 fighter jets grounded after air strike mishap in Marawi
Air strikes will continue using the other aircraft of the Philippine Air Force
Leyte quake, Marawi death toll, Mayweather | Evening wRap
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AFP finalizing martial law recommendation to Duterte
The military says it is completing its assessment on a possible extension of martial law in Mindanao which lapses on July 22
Marawi death toll, De Lima, Pacquiao | Evening wRap
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Marawi death toll: 82 gov't troops killed, 39 civilians slain
UPDATED Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella says the Scene of the Crime Operatives corrected an earlier report on the number of cadavers recovered by government troops
31 BIFF hostages rescued in North Cotabato – military
Military spokesperson Brigadier General Restituto Padilla says all the hostages including 12 children are safe
Duterte, SC and Aguirre, Grenfell Tower | Evening wRap
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U.S. troops on ground in war-ravaged Philippine city – military
The small number of US soldiers are providing vital surveillance assistance and although they do not have a combat role are allowed to open fire on the militants if attacked first spokesman Brigadier General Restituto Padilla says
Hapilon is still in Marawi – military
Tunnels underneath houses and buildings are also found during clearing operations They yield caches of arms and ammunition
AFP appeals to netizens: Don’t spread Maute Group propaganda
Let us not buy into the plan of these terror groups to inflame the feelings of our other religions says the Philippine military s spokesman
Military won't meet June 2 deadline to end Marawi siege
The military says it will not suspend air strikes in Marawi
Maute, Duterte, Trump | Evening wRap
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2 remaining Abu Sayyaf members in Bohol 'fighting for survival'
Government forces have encircled an area where they believe the two Abu Sayyaf members are hiding
4 suspected ASG members killed in Bohol clash
4TH UPDATE The Philippine military confirms a firefight between combined government forces and lawless elements in Clarin Bohol
Philippine fishermen accuse China of firing on vessel
Philippine officials are investigating the reported attack on the Princess Johann boat by 7 Chinese coast guards on board a speedboat
PH Air Force to complete acquisition of 12 FA-50 fighter jets in May
Four more FA 50s will arrive in April and May according to military spokesperson Brigadier General Restituto Padilla
Military attacks BIFF in Maguindanao
The military s spokesman cites intelligence sources as saying 21 extremists were killed and 26 wounded although no bodies were recovered
Gunmen fire on aid convoy in quake-hit Surigao
UPDATED The 30th Infantry Battalion platoon was traveling with members of the ABS CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation when gunmen fired at them the Armed Forces of the Philippines says
Duterte aides hurt in Marawi ambush ahead of presidential trip
3rd UPDATE 7 members of the Presidential Security Group and 2 soldiers are hurt when an improvised explosive device detonates as their convoy passes through Sitio Matalupay in Marawi City
PH military launches air strikes vs Maute terror group in Lanao
Members of the Maute group occupy an old abandoned building in Butig Lanao del Sur
Behind the scenes: 12 hours to prepare for Marcos burial
The military claims they were told only at 5 pm Thursday November 17 about the Marcos family s wish to bury their patriarch at 12 noon the following day November 18
PAF chopper flew Marcos from Ilocos to Libingan
UPDATED Brigadier General Restituto Padilla says the Marcoses will be charged P1 2 million for the use of the Bell 412 choppers that were recently purchased brand new from Canada
Another U.S. drone found off Zambales – report
The yellow drone contains labels by the National Oceanographic Office of the United States
Abu Sayyaf set ransom deadline for held foreigners
Canadian tourists John Ridsdel and Robert Hall Norwegian resort manager Kjartan Sekkingstad and Filipina Marites Flor are seized from yachts at a marina in the southern Philippines in September
Philippines concerned over 'emerging' terror threat
Our security forces are well aware of the emerging threat and have been conducting operations to prevent terror acts anywhere in the country says a joint Philippine military and police statement after the Jakarta attacks
Philippines to offer 8 bases to US forces – official
The facilities include the former US Clark airbase and air and naval facilities on the southwestern island of Palawan which faces the South China Sea
Philippine military clueless on China poll ‘sabotage’
UPDATED An election watchdog hits a Comelec commissioner for making a very careless statement about China s reported attempt to sabotage the 2016 polls
Toll in PH clashes with Abu Sayyaf rises to 26
A military official says the Abu Sayyaf militants are reportedly moving with 3 Malaysian Jemaah Islamiyah members training them how to make bombs
PNP-AFP rift? 'We are one, we will overcome'
Police and military generals downplay any perceived rift between the two forces in the aftermath of a police operation that left 44 elite cops dead
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
