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THE DAY IN PHOTOS: January 24, 2023

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Posted at Jan 24 11:20 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

‘Union organizing not a crime’

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 24 03:02 PM

Members of various labor groups at a protest in Makati on Tuesday assert their right to organize. Read more »

Carlos puzzled as NTF-ELCAC budget dips to P6-B

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 13 07:07 PM

NTF-ELCAC only received P6.3 billion for its budget this year, National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos said. This is lower than the P10 billion approved by Congress for this year. Read more »

Russia steps up use of kamikaze drones in Ukraine

Christoph Hasselbach, Deutsche Welle
Posted at Jan 04 08:06 PM

Russia is using simply constructed, single-use drones to terrorize civilians in Ukraine. Launching a proper defense against the attacks can be a costly exercise. Read more »

Court administrator speaks up about Badoy threat vs judge

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Updated as of Sep 26 01:59 PM

The Office of the Court Administrator on Monday expressed concern over online threats made against judges and other members of the judiciary. Read more »

NSA Carlos OK sa panukalang gawing council ang NTF-ELCAC

Robert Mano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 20 08:48 PM

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Dela Rosa seeks to institutionalize NTF-ELCAC

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Updated as of Jul 18 01:13 PM

Sen. Ronald dela Rosa said he would file a bill seeking to institutionalize the anti-insurgency task force and denied any of its red-tagging. Read more »

‘Serbisyo Caravan’ in Baseco, Manila

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 28 03:23 PM

Residents take part in the NTF-ELCAC's Serbisyo Caravan at the Ninoy Aquino Elementary School in Port Area, Manila on Tuesday. Read more »

DOJ chief on red-tagging: ‘Don’t just label, file legal action'

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 18 01:09 PM

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said Wednesday that cases should just be filed instead of putting labels on people and groups amid the red-tagging by some NTF-ELCAC officials. Read more »

UP advisory council blasts Esperon for red-tagging students

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 13 08:15 PM

The University of the Philippines (UP) on Friday defended its students who had been part of protests after alleged irregularities tainted the conduct of the May 9, 2022 polls. Read more »

DILG calls out Facebook for flagging Esperon's post

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 20 10:14 AM

DILG denounces Facebook for flagging the post of the country's national security adviser urging Filipinos to unite to end the communist insurgency. Read more »

NTF-ELCAC claims harassment over election offenses complaint

Jasmin Romero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 13 10:03 PM

The anti-communist task force says it was upholding its mandate of protecting the Philippines against threats by insurgents. Read more »

Health workers file raps vs Badoy for red-tagging

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Updated as of Apr 07 04:34 PM

A group of health workers is set to file a complaint against Lorraine Badoy for linking their organization to the armed communist movement. Read more »

NUJP says PH hackers group behind cyberattacks on news sites

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Posted at Mar 16 02:38 PM

A group of Filipino hackers praised by NTF-ELCAC is behind the recent cyberattacks on several news websites in the country, an NUJP official said. Read more »

‘Grave’ conflict: China seeks Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

South China Morning Post
Updated as of Mar 12 09:52 AM

China is deeply concerned, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday, as confrontations between Russia and the West persisted with no sign of easing. Read more »

Pag-atake umano ng NPA sa mga lumilikas noong bagyong Odette, binatikos

Robert Mano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 10 03:45 PM

Binatikos ng NTF-ELCAC ang ginawang pag-atake umano ng NPA noong kasagsagan ng preemptive evacuation dahil sa bagyong Odette. Read more »

VP aspirant Walden Bello crafts proposed ‘peace plan’

Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 13 02:43 PM

Vice presidential aspirant Walden Bello submitted a peace plan proposal to the CHR last Friday, International Human Rights Day, his group said. Read more »

43 NPA guerrilla fronts remain active, says AFP

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 29 07:55 PM

Forty-three NPA guerrilla fronts remain active, the Philippine military said 7 months before the government's target date of ending the insurgency problem. Read more »

NTF-ELCAC says ‘grateful’ for Robredo’s support

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 29 05:28 PM

The NTF-ELCAC on Monday said it is grateful to Vice President Leni Robredo for supporting its efforts to bring development to former conflict-ridden communities. Read more »

Over 200 displaced Sulu residents finally return home

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 29 04:26 PM

Over 200 families displaced by skirmishes between government troops and local bandits in Patikul, Sulu have returned to their homes after more than five years, with the last batch arriving last week. Read more »