Tag: Philippine Military
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Military Eradicates P10.2 Million Marijuana Farm in Sulu
In a significant blow to illegal drug operations, the military, in collaboration with law enforcement, obliterated a marijuana plantation valued at PHP10.2 million in Sulu. The operation took place on the borders of Luuk and Kalingalan Caluang towns, where authorities discovered and destroyed 11,950 mature marijuana plants spread over a 1,950-square-meter area. The plants were…
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Maguindanao del Sur Leaders Hand Over 16 Illegal Firearms to Military
In a significant move towards peace, local leaders and residents of Datu Saudi Ampatuan in Maguindanao del Sur voluntarily surrendered 16 high-powered weapons to the military on Tuesday. This action is part of the ongoing efforts under the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) initiative aimed at curbing the proliferation…
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Maguindanao del Sur Leaders Hand Over 21 Firearms to Military
In a significant move towards peace, officials and political candidates in Maguindanao del Sur handed over 21 high-powered firearms to the military during a forum held at the Army’s 90th Infantry Battalion headquarters in Datu Saudi Ampatuan on Tuesday. The event, which also featured a peace covenant signing, was aimed at fostering a peaceful environment…
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Philippine Military Pledges Full Support for Soldiers Injured in Basilan Skirmish
In a show of solidarity, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has committed to providing comprehensive support to soldiers injured during a confrontation with rogue elements in Basilan on January 22. AFP chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. emphasized the military’s unwavering support, stating, “The AFP stands firmly behind them, and we will ensure they…
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President Marcos Jr. Unveils Revamped AFP Museum on 89th Anniversary
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. officiated the opening of the newly refurbished Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Museum during its 89th anniversary celebration on December 20, 2024. The museum, set to welcome the public shortly, boasts an impressive array of military hardware, ranging from cannons and rifles to tanks and helicopters. The Presidential Communications…
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Visayas Military Enhances Understanding of Anti-Terrorism Law Through Educational Caravan
In a significant move to align military operations with human rights standards, the Visayas Command (Viscom) hosted an educational caravan in Cebu City, led by the Anti-Terrorism Council’s Program Management Center (ATC-PMC). The event, held at Bondad Hall in Camp Lapulapu, saw Viscom commander Lt. Gen. Fernando Reyeg praising the ATC-PMC, under the leadership of…
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