Tag: National Security
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Communist Rebels’ Refusal of Holiday Truce Signals Continued Violence, Says Security Adviser
MANILA – The refusal of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) to declare a holiday truce underscores their ongoing commitment to violence, according to National Security Adviser Eduardo Año. In a statement released on Thursday, Año criticized the group’s stance, suggesting it reflects their dedication to armed struggle and their…
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Communist Rebels’ Refusal of Holiday Truce Signals Continued Violence, Says National Security Adviser
MANILA – The refusal of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) to declare a holiday truce underscores their ongoing commitment to violence and chaos, according to National Security Adviser Eduardo Año. In a statement released on Thursday, Año criticized the group’s stance, suggesting it reflects their isolation from the Filipino…
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Communist Rebels’ Refusal of Holiday Truce Signals Continued Commitment to Violence, Says National Security Adviser
MANILA – The refusal of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) to declare a holiday truce underscores their unwavering dedication to violence and armed conflict, according to National Security Adviser Eduardo Año. In a statement released on Thursday, Año criticized the group’s stance, suggesting it isolates them from the Filipino…
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President Marcos Urges New Philippine Air Force Chief to Elevate Service Amidst Challenges
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called upon the newly appointed Philippine Air Force (PAF) Commanding General, Lieutenant General Arthur Cordura, to lead the force towards greater agility, credibility, and responsiveness. This directive was given during a Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony held at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City, marking the transition from…
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NBI Seizes 100 Kilos of Depleted Uranium, Arrests Three in Nationwide Operations
DEPLETED URANIUM SEIZED. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), led by Director Jaime Santiago, alongside officials from the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, announced the successful seizure of approximately 100 kilograms of depleted uranium on Monday, December 9, 2024. The operation, which spanned over a month, also resulted in the apprehension of three suspects. (Photo courtesy…
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Senate Passes Bill to Prohibit Chemical Weapons, Reinforcing Global Disarmament Efforts
The Philippine Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill No. 2871, known as the Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act, with a full consensus of 22 votes in favor and none against or abstaining. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada emphasized the nation’s commitment to international disarmament, focusing on the eradication of chemical weapons, preventing their abuse, and…
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High-Profile Communist Leader with P7.8 Million Bounty Captured in Olongapo
OLONGAPO CITY – Authorities successfully apprehended a high-profile figure from the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, known as ‘Ka Dindo’ or ‘Tibo’, in Olongapo City over the weekend. The arrest, which took place around 5 p.m. on Saturday in Barangay Gordon Heights, followed a month-long surveillance operation led by the Criminal Investigation and Detection…
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