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Army admits lapses: Soldiers rushed to Sulu crime scene to check on their dead
The Army says the soldiers wanted to check if the victims were still alive and to secure intelligence equipment
‘It was murder’: Army bares details of Jolo police ‘rubout’ of 4 soldiers
The soldiers’ unarmed commander raised his hands while his deputy was working on his laptop when police shot them dead in broad daylight, says the Army
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
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
Soldiers killed in Sulu clash hailed as heroes
Friday’s encounter with the Abu Sayyaf Group in Patikul, Sulu, was the deadliest battle the military has fought in a long while, says the Philippine Army
3 soldiers dead in Army headquarters shooting in Sulu
The Philippine Army says Corporal Jack Indap shot dead two officers, Major Rael Gabot and First Lieutenant Ryan Lamoste, following an argument. Indap is killed as well.
PH, U.S. armies look to 'future engagements' amid Duterte order to scrap VFA
Joint activities between Philippine and US forces continue as the Duterte administration moves to terminate the PH-US Visiting Forces Agreement
PH Army gives up 2 meals to build homes for Mindanao quake victims
Each soldier gives P100 – their allowance for two meals – to buy land and materials for 100 temporary houses
Filipino soldiers' 'greatest escape' in Golan
What went on behind what the military chief says is the peacekeepers greatest escape ?
UN in 'backchannel' talks to end Golan standoff
Officials note some good signs There has been no firefight inside the encampments of the Filipino troops
Armored trucks on EDSA cause alarm amid coup rumors
UPDATED Malacañang says it respects the opinion of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on the alleged destabilization threat against President Aquino but is not concerned about it
Death toll in Sulu ambush now 23
The security environment in Sulu continues to challenge government forces and the community
Friendly fire kills 6 soldiers in Sulu
Will the military punish the soldiers who committed the fatal error?
Philippine military cuts 'life-threatening' run tests
The change comes as 3 officers have collapsed and died doing the fitness tests since 2010
'Dead' top Filipino militant is alive and a threat – military
Abdel Basit Usman is on the US government s list of most wanted terrorists described a bomb making expert and the State Department offered an 1 million reward for information leading to his arrest in 2009
Gov't blamed for death of detained mother's baby
The baby died due to complications Human rights groups are blaming the government for not providing adequate medical attention to the mother
China: Ayungin trip betrays PH intent
It s a political provocation that works against Manila s interests Beijing says
Breakaway rebel leader vows to fight after peace pact
A breakaway group of the MILF promises to continue the fight for independence
Rebels kill two troops after Tiamzons' arrest
Communist guerrillas killed two Philippine soldiers their first deadly attack since two senior rebel leaders were arrested two days ago
PH military launches elite unit vs terrorist attacks
Terrorist attacks are a stark reality in a post 9 11 world The Philippine military launches an elite unit to respond to chem bio emergencies
PH military beefs up coverage of Scarborough
Scarborough is now under the Palawan based Western Command to put the country s external defense efforts under one commander
Palace, military: BIFF still a threat
The military says it is expecting retaliatory attacks from the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters BIFF but there s no need to heighten an alert status
MNLF will pursue independence, AFP vows to stop 'spoilers'
MNLF spokesperson Emmanuel Fontanilla says the group does not recognize the peace agreement
Haiyan exposes military’s vulnerabilities
On the ground while local government officials are supposed to be the first responders in many cases and in reality it is the military that fills in the gaps
AFP will turn over officer tagged in Jonas Burgos abduction
The military however says it has yet to receive the court order ordering Maj Baliaga s arrest
MILF rebels accuse military of violating ceasefire
The MILF will lodge a complaint before a joint ceasefire committee
Soldiers now see remaining rebels in Zambo crisis
On Day 13 of the Zamboanga standoff 5 MNLF members are killed while 7 soldiers are wounded
When will the crisis end?
Residents of Zamboanga City say things are a bit better now but they hope to bring it back to normal soon
Army confirms grenade blast in Jolo
Armed Forces spokesperson Lt Col Ramon Zagala cautioned they have not identified who is behind the attack
Habier Malik leading MNLF attacks in Zambo
The military says it spotted MNLF commander Ustadz Habier Malik in Sta Catalina Zambonga City
NPA denies using feces-smeared bomb
To insinuate that the New People s Army is engaged in a highly criminal biological and chemical warfare is pure invention says spokesman Rigoberto Sanchez
It's a students' fun run – and the NPA opens fire
A local newspaper says the leftist fighters were targeting the policemen who were marshalling the student participants in Gubat Sorsogon
