Russia’s Aleppo ceasefire begins but clashes erupt

10/21/2016

ALEPPO, Syria — A “humanitarian pause” took effect Thursday in the Syrian army’s Russian-backed assault on rebel-held areas of Aleppo, but it was quickly tested by fighting on a corridor opened for civilians to flee. The army…

Councilor proposes P4k allowance for soldiers manning Cebu City streets

Edison Delos Angeles 10/14/2016

Cebu City Councilor Dave Tumulak is proposing the grant of P4, 000 in monthly allowance to reservists and members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) who are rendering service to the city. Tumulak said he…

SOLDIERS SECURE PORTS, DEPOTS

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Dominic D. Yasay, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 09/05/2016

But police say there is no direct threat to the region The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has deployed its soldiers to secure bus terminals, seaports, and airports. The police are likewise conducting several random checkpoints…

British shoppers begin to feel post-Brexit pinch

08/18/2016

London — From computers and cars to carpets and food, Britain’s decision to leave the EU is beginning to hit consumers in the pocket, having already spread uncertainty through the property market. The consequences of the shock…

AFP readies standby force for PNP

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 08/11/2016

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Ricardo Visaya said the AFP has been providing intelligence reports to the police regarding illegal drug operations in the country. “The AFP also has a standby…

‘Incremental increase’ in AFP, PNP’s pay out by August -Digong

07/27/2016

FORT MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday vowed to provide an incremental increase in the salaries of state forces starting next month. “Starting next month, (may) incremental increase (na) sweldo niyo,” Duterte said in…

PRO-7 cops found clean of drug use

Julit C. Jainar 07/01/2016

A MONTH ago, then presumptive President Rodrigo Duterte vowed that mandatory drug testings should be conducted in all regional offices of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Less than 24…

Incoming AFP chief wants to fight Abu Sayyaf 24/7

06/29/2016

Incoming Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Lt. Gen. Ricardo Visaya said he is ready to implement a plan to fight the Abu Sayyaf 24/7. “We are planning for that, to fight the Abu…

Aquino signs Centenarians law, NBI reorganization act

06/28/2016

President Benigno Aquino III has signed into law a measure granting additional benefits for centenarians, more than three years after he vetoed an earlier version of the bill, Malacañang said Monday. Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr., citing…

AFP to pay final tribute to Aquino tomorrow

06/26/2016

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will pay its final tribute to its outgoing commander in chief, President Benigno Aquino III, on Monday afternoon. In a statement yesterday, the AFP said the testimonial on June 27…

Aquino: Get Canadian’s killers

04/27/2016

President Benigno Aquino III has ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to apply the full force of the law and bring the members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG)…

New AFP chief vows peaceful elections

04/23/2016

THE newly named acting chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assured the public of the military’s commitment to conduct orderly and peaceful elections in May. “Let us secure the conditions that would…

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