US contributing $26.5m for “non-military rule-of-law” programs to Philippines
July 19, 2018
The United States will contribute to the Philippines $26.5 million or more than P1.3 billion to bankroll the implementation of so-called “non-military rule-of-law” programs for the next two years intended to to address terrorist threats. The government stressed the assistance
Bicam committee okays Bangsamoro bill
July 19, 2018
The bicameral conference committee of Congress approved on Wednesday evening the proposed Organic Law for Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BAR) after six days of hearings. The committee led by Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri and House Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas held a
SAF, other elite PNP units approved to join Balikatan “in principle”: Albayalde
July 18, 2018
The Special Action Force (SAF) and other elite units of the Philippine National Police (PNP) can join next year’s Balikatan war games between the United States and the Philippines after their participation has been approved “in principle.” PNP Director General Oscar Albayalde
Soldiers rescue family of six in Zamboanga del Norte
July 18, 2018
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Government troops rescued six people, including two children, seized by a kidnap-for-ransom-group on Tuesday in Zamboanga del Norte, the military reported Wednesday. The Joint Task Force Sulu reported to the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) that the victims
MILF sees bicam Bangsamoro bill not watered down
July 18, 2018
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) expressed confidence on Wednesday the proposed Bangsamoro Organic Act would not be watered down even as the bicameral conference committee of Congress was finalizing it. In an interview with the Manila Shimbun at the
Tropical depression could cause rains till weekend
July 18, 2018
A low pressure area in Northern Cagayan has developed into a tropical depression Wednesday morning, which could spur more rains until weekend. Weather forecaster Shiela Reyes said the weather disturbance, named Inday, gained strength around 8 am. As of 3pm,
PNP wants fixed wing aircraft for police commando unit
July 18, 2018
Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Oscar Albayalde wants fixed wing aircraft for the Special Action Force (SAF). “We have programs to improve our rapid deployment that is why maybe we need to have airlift here, air assets,” he said
Bello still enjoys trust, confidence of Duterte, Palace says
July 18, 2018
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III still enjoys the trust and confidence of President Rodrigo Duterte despite an investigation being conducted by the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC), a Palace official said on Wednesday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said it would be
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