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Military says Bangsamoro plebiscite 'generally peaceful'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 22 01:16 PM

This, despite reports of intimidation and vote buying, and scuffles at polling precincts. Read more »

Over 20,000 cops, soldiers to secure Bangsamoro plebiscite

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 18 03:13 PM

MANILA - More than 20,000 police officers and soldiers will be deployed to secure the upcoming plebiscite for a new Bangsamoro territory in Mindanao, officials said Friday.   Read more »

Hinihinalang kampo ng mga rebelde, nadiskubre ng militar sa Samar

Ranulfo Docdocan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 17 06:46 PM

Nadiskubre ng mga sundalo ng 63rd Infantry Battalion ang isang kampo umano ng mga rebeldeng New People's Army (NPA) sa Barangay Bay-ang sa bayang ito Lunes ng umaga. Read more »

All for one, one for all

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 10 08:33 PM

Philippine National Police Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde (right), Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Benjamin Madrigal (left), and Commission on Elections Chairman Sheriff Abas (center) lead the National Joint Security Coordinating Center Meeting between the AFP, PNP and Comelec at Camp Crame on Thursday.  Read more »

Azkals battle Koreans

Giuseppe Cacace, AFP
Posted at Jan 08 01:02 AM

Philippines' midfielder Stephan Schrock (left) fights for the ball with South Korea's defender Yong Lee during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup football game between Korea Republic and Philippines at the al-Maktoum stadium in Dubai on Monday. Read more »

Reds to help Usman victims despite risk of attack: Jalandoni

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 07 06:26 PM

Communist rebels have implemented an unofficial ceasefire in Bicol region to help those affected by tropical depression Usman, an NDFP adviser said Monday. Read more »

3 lalaki natabunan sa pagguho ng lupa sa Negros Oriental

Marty Go, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 03 08:18 PM

Nagpapatuloy ang paghahanap sa tatlong lalaking natabunan ng gumuhong lupa sa Barangay Boloc sa bayang ito. Read more »

6 rebels killed in Negros Oriental clashes says military

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 31 12:12 AM

MANILA - Six suspected members of the New People's Army (NPA) in Negros Oriental were killed in separate encounters with government forces during the weekend, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said. Read more »

19 rebels surrender as Reds mark golden anniversary

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 26 05:34 PM

Nineteen rebels surrendered to the military in Agusan del Sur on Wednesday as the Communist Party of the Philippines marked its golden anniversary. Read more »

‘50 years of atrocities’: AFP blasts Reds’ movement on their anniversary

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 25 09:32 PM

The CPP has nothing to celebrate except its role in various atrocities around the country, a military official said, as the rebel group marks its 50th founding anniversary. Read more »

1 patay, 2 sugatan sa pag-atake ng NPA sa patrol base ng CAFGU sa Kalinga

Michelle Soriano, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 24 12:34 AM

Isa ang patay habang dalawang iba pa ang sugatan sa pag-atake ng mga miyembro New People's Army sa Ag-Agama Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit Active Auxiliary Base sa Barangay Western Uma sa bayang ito Linggo ng umaga. Read more »

2 miyembro ng Daesh-inspired group, sumuko sa Cotabato City

Lore Mae Andong, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 23 07:22 PM

Dalawang miyembro ng isang Daesh-inspired group ang sumuko sa lokal na pamahalaan ng Cotabato City matapos silang kumbinsihin ng mga kaanak. Read more »

NPA na bumihag ng 14 katao sa Agusan del Sur, patuloy na tinutugis

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 21 12:12 AM

Patuloy ang pursuit operation laban sa mga miyembro ng NPA na sumalakay sa isang CAFGU detachment sa Sibagat, Agusan del Sur.  Read more »

Rescue operations underway for 2 soldiers abducted by NPA

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 19 10:42 PM

The military on Wednesday said it will carry out a shoot-to-kill order by President Rodrigo Duterte against communist New People's Army (NPA) rebels. Read more »

Military truck tumagilid sa Zamboanga Sibugay; apat sugatan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 17 12:41 AM

Sugatan ang apat na lalaki matapos tumagilid ang isang military truck sa bahagi ng national highway sa bayang ito Linggo ng hapon. Read more »

Delfin the audacious

Alcuin Papa
Updated as of Dec 14 04:37 PM

Is Lorenzana on a “kamikaze” dive as a way out of the Palace? Could he be the last and only honest man in the Duterte Cabinet? Read more »

Duterte, may babala sa mga tatakbo sa halalan 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 11 01:26 AM

Mahigpit ang babala ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa mga kandidato sa halalan 2019 na huwag mananakot ng botante. Read more »

Duterte gives financial aid to CAFGU troops

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 10 03:38 PM

Civilian Armed Force Geographical Unit forces in the military's roster will get P7,000 per month for November and December, under Executive Order No. 69 which was signed on Dec. 4. Read more »

Schools network hits PH military claim of communist recruitment in schools for indigenous students

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 10 12:01 PM

A schools network slammed the military for claiming schools for indigenous students are used to recruit communist rebels. Read more »

Duterte eyes revamp of military personnel in Jolo after recent deadly clashes

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 07 08:45 PM

Duterte on Friday said he will order a revamp of the military’s composition in Jolo, Sulu, following the deaths of several soldiers in recent clashes there. Read more »