NSC rejects NTF-ELCAC abolition
MANILA, Philippines — The National Security Council (NSC) yesterday rejected calls for the abolition of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), saying the calls are unfounded.
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Rosanna Roces wants dear friend Ai Ai back
THEIR common showbiz friends — for certain — can't wait to see erstwhile bosom buddies Ai Ai delas Alas and Rosanna Roces back in each other's oasis.
P748K worth of shabu seized in 2 operations in Bangsamoro provinces
COTABATO CITY — Anti-narcotics agents seized P748,000 worth of shabu from two dealers, one of them reportedly connected to two local terrorist groups, entrapped in separate operations in two Bangsamoro provinces on Friday.
MNLF members, leaders renew commitment to Mindanao peace process
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — More than 20,000 members and supporters of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) converged in the historic Barrio Kakar here on Saturday and together assured to continue patronizing their Sept. 2,1996 final peace compact with the national government.
‘Balikatan gives pause to adversaries of open Pacific’
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the United States officially ended yesterday the 39th joint Balikatan military exercises, which they called a success, as the event had attracted other allies and delivered a warning to those standing in the way of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
'Respeto sa desisyon': Ronnie Alonte, Loisa Andalio share secrets to strong relationship
MANILA, Philippines — On- and off-screen partners Ronnie Alonte and Loisa Andalio revealed their secrets to a long-lasting relationship.
'Suicidal': Can China take on US, Japan navies with Fujian?
NEW DELHI: The launch of China's newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has ignited discussions on the balance of naval power in Asia, with security analysts emphasizing the potential implications for regional dynamics, particularly affecting the Philippines. This development comes at a time of heightened military activities in the contentious South China Sea.
MILF political bloc's first general assembly held in Lanao del Sur
COTABATO CITY – Thousands participated in the first-ever general assembly of the United Bangsamoro Justice Party of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Lanao del Sur on Monday, where a number of local executives pledged allegiance to the group.