Gov’t troops retake Maute stronghold in Marawi

Inquirer.net 07/04/2017

Government troops took control of a Maute terrorist group stronghold in Marawi City’s battlezone, the military said on Tuesday. Dansalan College, one of Maute’s positions since the fighting broke out on May 23, fell into the government’s…

Fil-Chinese group donates underwear for troops

Ador Vincent Mayol 06/28/2017

A FILIPINO-CHINESE group yesterday donated to the military 6,000 pieces of underwear for the soldiers fighting in Marawi City. Michael Que, chairperson of the SDS International Charities, turned over the items to Lt. Gen. Oscar Lactao, commander…

Police prepare for possible clash; augmentation troops requested

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Nestle L. Semilla 05/07/2017

BANTAYAN MAYORAL CONFLICT As the conflict between the two contending mayoral rivals is expected to escalate, the police are on heightened alert should any trouble arise. Bantayan Mayor Arthur Despi will not step down despite a Supreme…

American troops join two-month Balikatan

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Nestle L. Semilla 05/01/2017

AS the military continues to hunt down the three remaining Abu Sayyaf bandits in Bohol, about 50 American soldiers will join the civil military exercises dubbed Balikatan in some parts of the Visayas. Col. Medel Aguilar, commander…

American troops to join Balikatan

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Nestle L. Semilla 05/01/2017

CEBU CITY–As the chase to arrest the three remaining Abu Sayyaf bandits in Bohol continues, some 50 American troops will participate in the civil military exercises dubbed Balikatan in some parts of the Visayas. But Colonel Medel…

40k troops to thwart terror threats to Asean summit

Inquirer, Inquirer.net 04/23/2017

Manila — The government will deploy 40,000 security and emergency personnel to thwart terror threats to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit in Manila this coming week, according to government officials. Ambassador Marciano A. Paynor…

In which terrain can gov’t forces win?

Atty. Ruphil F. Bañoc 04/20/2017

I am now beginning to understand why it is really very hard for the government forces to fight the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Basilan and Jolo as can be gleaned from their failure to neutralize the…

Security troops sent to Bohol for ASEAN Summit meetings

Nestle L. Semilla 04/19/2017

Over 3,200 security forces from different government agencies mostly from Philippine National Police (PNP) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) were sent to Bohol on Wednesday morning for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit…

There’s no place like home for Estelita

Leo Udtohan 04/12/2017

INABANGA, Bohol– Tuesday was the longest night for Estelita Esto, 27, as she wrapped her two children- Nicole,1, and Wisley, 3, in blanket to protect them from mosquito bites and the cold evening. Esto and other residents…

More govt. troops arrive in Bohol

Leo Udtohan 04/12/2017

INABANGA, Bohol-The clash between government troopers and suspected members of the bandit group Abu Sayyaf in Sitio Ilaya, in the remote village of Napo, Inabanga town, Bohol was not yet over, more than 24 hours since the…

Govt. forces continue to monitor Barangay Napo area

Doris C. Bongcac 04/12/2017

  CEBU CITY–Airstrikes continued in Barangay Napo in Inabanga, Bohol until close to midnight on Tuesday, said Frank Baylosis, the municipality’s information officer. “But the airstrike was contained in Napo area,” he said. As of 10:30 p.m.…

Armed men sighted in Bohol town; Firefight with govt troops ongoing

Leo Udtohan 04/11/2017

INABANGA, Bohol-There was an ongoing firefight between joint police and military team and at least 10 armed men on board two separate bancas in Barangay Napo, Inabanga town, Bohol. Superintendent George Vale, head of Police Community Relations…

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