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Indonesia military academy hit by virus outbreak
Of the 1,280 confirmed infections, 991 are cadets and the rest are staff and their family members
Trump 'bullying' blamed as key impeachment witness quits army
'LTC Vindman's patriotism has cost him his career,' says his attorney, David Pressman
Colombia's ELN rebels propose ceasefire during pandemic
The offer receives short shrift from President Ivan Duque, who writes on Twitter: 'I will never stop complying with the constitutional duty to confront criminality throughout the territory'
Reservists Sara Duterte, Robin Padilla join PH Army advisory board
The board also includes other government officials such as Public Works Secretary Mark Villar and Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong, as well as actor and Army reservist Matteo Guidicelli
1 soldier killed, another wounded in NPA ambush in Samar
One of the soldiers was allegedly hacked to death and burned
'Kill 1,000 and I will protect you'
There was a time the PNP stood for what is right, even if it meant hurting their president
NBI: 1 Army soldier in Jolo deaths suffered 8 gunshot wounds
The other 2 suffered 3 gunshot wounds. The 4th soldier, a Muslim, was not autopsied as he had to be buried right away.
Military vows more offensives as Duterte insists NPA top terror threat in PH
'We will strike while the iron is hot,' says the Armed Forces of the Philippines after Duterte steps up his rhetoric against communist rebels
LOOK: Stranded travelers at the PH Army Gym
The Philippine Army says it has sheltered more than 400 stranded travelers since June 13
PH Army opens mental health center for soldiers
Nearly two months since the killing of war-traumatized soldier Winston Ragos, the Philippine Army sets up a mental health and resilience program for its troops
At least 5 NPA rebels killed in Negros Oriental clash
A suspect in the killing of 4 police officers in a 2019 ambush is killed in the encounter
PH Army shelters, assists stranded persons from NAIAX
Over 200 stranded travelers are given shelter at the Army Gymnasium in Taguig City, and assistance in catching flights to their home provinces
[OPINION] The Philippine military and its hypocrisy
Who is the biggest recruiter for the communist movement? Surely the generals know?
PH Army: Computer programmer recruitment 'not for malicious purposes'
Some netizens wonder whether the Philippine Army's recruitment of information technology practitioners may have had something to do with the proliferation of fake accounts on Facebook
Central Luzon police arrest No. 1 most wanted in Zambales
The suspect, whom police reports say operates as medic and supply officer of the rebel New People's Army, is also among the top 10 most wanted in Central Luzon
4 NPA leaders, 11 fighters killed in Northern Mindanao
The Armed Forces of the Philippines says 186 communist rebels have been killed since January 2020
[OPINION] Stop the shooting war madness in this pandemic
Let there be talks, but honest and sincere talks, on just the 'small' agenda of cooperation on public health
Duterte's final gambit to end insurgency: task force vs communists
If the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict sees the ABS-CBN shutdown as a counterinsurgency issue, that's because the task force is meant to sniff out 'rebel influence' from anywhere
Military and police kill 17 NPA rebels in weeklong attacks
As the country battles a pandemic, 19 guerrillas surrender, and two are arrested in military and police operations against the New People’s Army from May 4 to 11
Lorenzana defends buying attack helicopters: It's to fight NPA
'We would rather give [the money] to our people, kaya lang itigil niyo ang inyong armed struggle, ititigil din namin ang ganitong pagbili ng armas,' says Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana
CPP-NPA ends ceasefire, resumes offensives vs government forces
(UPDATED) The truce failed to stop clashes between government troops and communist rebels, both sides admit
LOOK: Army reservist gives pedestrian a face mask in Mandaluyong City
A man is spotted walking the streets without a face mask, so a Philippine Army reservist gives him a warning – and a face mask. That's how to do it, netizens say.
Duterte rejects peace talks with CPP-NPA: 'No more talks to talk about'
President Rodrigo Duterte makes the remark after expressing his sadness over the deaths of soldiers who were allegedly killed by communist rebels while delivering medical aid
Winston Ragos laid to rest at the Libingan ng mga Bayani
The mourning relatives of the slain military man wear white t-shirts bearing his photo and the words, 'Justice for Winston Ragos'
Winston Ragos to be given hero’s burial at Libingan ng mga Bayani
The Philippine Army renders military honors to the late soldier, and says its ‘priority’ now is to take care of his grieving family
Army chief seeks NBI help for 'impartial investigation' into Winston Ragos' killing
'Apparent prejudgment by police investigators moved the Army to seek help from the NBI so that justice may be served for Ragos and his family,' says Lieutenant General Gilbert Gapay
Duterte's martial law threat – and what he did not tell us
In his taped Friday morning public address on the coronavirus, President Duterte blasts the communist rebels again and brings up an old peace proposal they submitted long before the pandemic
Military says 'no animosity' with police over Winston Ragos' killing
Whether the police officer who killed Ragos made the right 'judgment call' or not, the military imputes no offense on the police organization itself, says Brigadier General Edgard Arevalo
Who is Winston Ragos, the former military man killed by police?
Unable to replenish his medicine for his mental illness because of the lockdown, Winston Ragos is forced to skip his maintenance medication, says his mother
Army orders probe into police killing of ex-soldier Winston Ragos
'The Philippine Army seeks awareness on the plight of former soldiers struggling with mental problems. Even though they are no longer soldiers, they continue fighting a silent and lifelong battle,' says Colonel Ramon Zagala
4 soldiers killed in clashes with NPA in Negros Occidental, Masbate
The military says 4 soldiers were also wounded in the Negros Occidental encounter on Sunday, April 19
Military resumes offensives vs NPA, denies violating lapsed ceasefire
The military has reported at least 3 armed clashes with communist guerrillas since the government’s unilateral ceasefire ended on April 15
CPP-NPA extends ceasefire until April 30
The truce has been fraught with accusations of violations from both sides, and the government has yet to say whether it will also extend its unilateral ceasefire that ended on April 15
Clashes reported as ceasefire with NPA ends
The military awaits orders from President Rodrigo Duterte on whether the truce will be extended as many areas remain on lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic
Young Army officer who died of respiratory disease tests negative for coronavirus
2nd Lieutenant Vince Magbanua died on April 8 after complaining of difficulty in breathing
FALSE: Photo of Kabataan Representative Sarah Elago attending NPA anniversary
The photo of Elago at a mountaintop was taken at a hike conducted on March 1, weeks before the NPA anniversary on March 29
Army Navy reopens select branches nationwide for delivery, takeout
Several Army Navy branches across the country are back in business for takeout and delivery orders – here's the list
Timothée Chalamet, Armie Hammer to return for 'Call Me By Your Name' sequel
'Everyone will be in the new movie,' director Luca Guadagnino says about the upcoming sequel to his 2017 film 'Call Me By Your Name'
Army engineer brigade sets up coronavirus facility in Zamboanga City
Zamboanga City stakeholders are working together in the fight against the novel coronavirus disease
Lorenzana condemns alleged NPA attempt on military in Rizal
The military says it thwarted a planned attack by the New People’s Army last Saturday, but rebel leaders say the guerrillas were just on a medical mission
Navy chief tests negative for virus; Army, Air Force chiefs in quarantine
They all came in contact with military chief General Felimon Santos Jr, who tested positive for the novel coronavirus on March 27
Kidnapped doctor rescued from Abu Sayyaf in Sulu
Army troops rescue Daniel Moreno, who was abducted in Jolo, Sulu, on February 4
LOOK: PH Army turns metal drums into washing stations for checkpoints
These portable washing stations are hands-free, and are now deployed to coronavirus lockdown checkpoints all over Rizal province
CPP-NPA declares ceasefire after U.N. call for peace amid coronavirus pandemic
The Philippine government earlier declared a ceasefire with communist rebels as security forces focus on battling the novel coronavirus
Joma Sison takes cue from U.N., calls for ceasefire with government
The communist rebel leader earlier declined to reciprocate the government's ceasefire, which President Rodrigo Duterte ordered as the country battles the novel coronavirus
PH Army marks 123rd anniversary on frontlines vs coronavirus
The Philippine Army receives two ambulances from private groups as it supports frontliners during the coronavirus lockdown
Distrust on both sides as gov’t starts ceasefire with communist rebels
The defense chief expects guerrilla attacks to continue, while rebel leaders say the Luzon lockdown is meant only to intimidate and immobilize the public
Duterte declares ceasefire with communists amid coronavirus outbreak
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo says the ceasefire will last from March 19 until April 15
[OPINION] Ceasefire in the time of coronavirus
'US imperialism, Chinese imperialism, the Duterte administration, and the CPP-NPA-NDFP can become tactical allies, even if strange bedfellows, against the coronavirus'
Duterte asks NPA for ceasefire during coronavirus lockdown
The President sees the police and military on the frontlines of the Luzon-wide ‘enhanced community quarantine,’ and asks communist rebels for a halt in hostilities
