Philippines ends offensive against small Muslim rebel group
MAMAPASANO, Philippines (Reuters) – The Philippine military on Tuesday ended a five-week all-out offensive against a small but violent splinter … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogMAMAPASANO, Philippines (Reuters) – The Philippine military on Tuesday ended a five-week all-out offensive against a small but violent splinter … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogBEIJING – China’s air force conducted its first drill above the western Pacific Ocean on Monday, the Defense Ministry said, in a move that could exacerbate tensions with its South China Sea neighbors including Taiwan and the Philippines. Nation
Subic-BlogWe were pleasantly surprised when at the Philippine Military Academy … In earlier messages to us, they said they would support a Bangsamoro … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogMANILA, Philippines – The defense department is holding off repairs and other planned infrastructure projects on Pag-Asa Island, one of seven islets and two reefs occupied by Filipino troops in the disputed Spratly Islands. Nation
Subic-BlogInstead, after 13 years of operations, the U.S. military deployment on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao is ending on a sour note. Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogMANILA – Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels involved in the Mamasapano incident should face criminal liabilities. Nation
Subic-BlogThe departure of President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, a close U.S. ally, and the imminent fall of the southern port of Aden pushed Yemen further … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogMANILA – The Department of National Defense has “partially terminated” the P1.2 billion contract it entered with a joint venture for the supply of Huey helicopters for failing to deliver all 21 units on time. Nation
Subic-BlogCEBU, March 24 (PIA) — The Philippine Navy Naval Forces Central in Cebu recently completed a two-week joint military training exercise with the US … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogMANILA – Defense and military officials confirmed the revelation of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV that commanders had wined and dined with Special Action Force (SAF) officials the night before the Mamasapano operations. Nation
Subic-BlogPemberton is alleged to have killed the Filipina after meeting in an Olongapo red light district following joint US–Philippine military exercises. The case … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogMateo, a member of Philippine Military Academy class 2013, was cited for … When the members of the 84th SAC thanked us, we were very happy. Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogA botched covert operation supervised by US forces United threatens to mire …. Philippine soldiers train with a U.S. military adviser in Fort Magsaysay, … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogPinaiimbestigahan sa Kamara ang umano’y maanomalyang pagbili ng Defense Department ng dalawampu’t isang helicopters na nagkakahalaga ng higit isang bilyong piso. Nation
Subic-BlogMANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives will conduct an inquiry into the procurement by the Department of National Defense (DND) of allegedly defective helicopters worth P1.21 billion. Nation
Subic-BlogThe episode has severely discredited the administration of Philippine President … A US military helicopter appeared in the area after the long firefight, … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogEarly in the morning of January 25, commandos belonging to the Special Action Force of the Philippine National Police crept into the southern town of … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogThe US Military Just Plunged Philippine Politics Into Crisis … The episode has severely discredited the administration of Philippine President Benigno … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogThe IPT will also probe into how the increasing US military presence and intervention in the Philippines worsens the state of human rights in our … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogThe defense chiefs of the Philippines and Malaysia have reaffirmed their commitment to increase the level of defense cooperation as they stressed the importance of promoting peace in the South China Sea, a joint statement issued Wednesday said. Nation
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