5 Basilan towns back peace drive by containing the rise of loose firearms
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Marines receive medals, P2-M for rescuing kidnapped Indons, neutralizing ASG leader in Tawi-Tawi
Thousands rally in Myanmar against military coup
YANGON, Myanmar: Tens of thousands of demonstrators, mostly young people, staged four separate rallies against the military coup in Myanmar on Sunday amid tight security and roadblocks on the major street of Yangon, the country’s largest city. The police in Yangon are struggling to block the protesters who are marching to Sule Pagoda, the center… Read More Thousands rally in Myanmar against military coup
Myanmar leader, other ruling party members detained
ANKARA: Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior members of the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) party were reportedly detained early Monday. The detention of Suu Kyi, President Win Myint, and other senior figures follows days of rising tensions between the military and civilian government, said NLD spokesperson Myo Nyunt. It also… Read More Myanmar leader, other ruling party members detained
US ‘alarmed’ after Myanmar military seizes power
WASHINGTON: The US said Sunday it is “alarmed” by reports that the Myanmar military has seized power and arrested the country’s top officials. “The United States is alarmed by reports that the Burmese military has taken steps to undermine the country’s democratic transition, including the arrest of State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and other… Read More US ‘alarmed’ after Myanmar military seizes power
Lanao local terrorists, supporters yield with firearms in Lanao
By MASIDING NOOR YAHYA November 13, 2019 SURRENDERERS. Two Dawlah Islamiyah members and two supporters surrender Monday, November 11, to military troops in Masiu, Lanao del Sur. They turn over a rifle and a pistol with ammunition. (Photo courtesy of the Army’s 1st Infantry Division) MARAWI CITY: Two local terrorists affiliated to Dawlah Islamiyah and… Read More Lanao local terrorists, supporters yield with firearms in Lanao
Abu Sayyaf’s Bomber Arrested in Zambo Sibugay
By Bitoon A Ranao July 24, 2019 In a joint operation of the Philippine Army’s 44th Infantry Battalion (44 IB) and the Philippine National Police (PNP), a bomber of the Abu Sayyaf Group’s (ASG) was arrested at Brgy Bangkaw-Bangkaw, Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay province on Wednesday, the military said. Lt. Col. Don Templonuevo, 44IB commander said, “Based… Read More Abu Sayyaf’s Bomber Arrested in Zambo Sibugay
Troops deliver basic services in Maguindanao
By Masiding Noor Yahya July 24, 2019 MARAWI CITY: Military troops and non-government organizations delivered on Tuesday basic and social services to nursery students in Maguindanao. Soldiers from 6th Field Artillery Battalion, the local government of Datu Odin Sinsuat, and private organizations distributed food, school supplies, and slippers to students of Paningusan Day Care Center. … Read More Troops deliver basic services in Maguindanao
NPAs ambush convoy carrying foreigners
By MASIDING NOOR YAHYA MAY 31, 2019 Google Map ILIGAN CITY: Eleven people were wounded when communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels ambushed on Thursday a convoy carrying foreign observers in Impasug-ong town of Bukidnon, the military said. It was not clear whether any of the foreigners were hurt, but the Army’s 403rd Infantry Brigade… Read More NPAs ambush convoy carrying foreigners
TROOPS SEIZE MAUTE-IS CAMP IN LANAO DEL SUR
By MASIDING NOOR YAHYA and ASA T. MADALE January 25, 2019 CAMPO RANAO, Marawi City: Troops from the 103rd “Haribon” Infantry Brigade have seized a terrorist stronghold in the hinterlands of Sultan Dumalondong, Lanao del Sur on Friday, sending the remnants to scamper for survival. The 55th “Vigilant” Infantry Battalion figured with more or less… Read More TROOPS SEIZE MAUTE-IS CAMP IN LANAO DEL SUR
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