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Philippine Army stands by its social media operator
THE Philippine Army stood by their social media operator. In fact, they’re demanding Facebook an explanation on the supposed violations of its personnel, specifically Captain Alexandre Cabales whose Facebook account was taken down. Army’s spokesman Colonel Ramon Zagala confirmed that Cabales is a member of the Philippine Army in charge of its “social media center.”…
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Army chief drops idea to declare martial law over Sulu
By Fernan Angeles DAYS after recommending the imposition of martial law down south, Philippine Army chief Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana took a step back on his desire imposing strict security protocol in Sulu after the twin explosions that hit the town of Jolo last week. “I drop my recommendation for martial law declaration over Sulu…
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Gov’t troops kill ASG man in Sulu encounter
By John Clifford Lintao MILITARY authorities running after terrorist group behind the twin bombings in Jolo, Sulu, engaged in an encounter resulting the death of a suspected member of the Abu Sayyaf Group under Mundi Sawadjaan. In a news dispatch, the Philippine Army said that government troops killed the suspect in an armed encounter occurred…
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Army chief recommends Martial Law in Sulu after deadly blasts
By Fernan Angeles FOR Philippine Army chief Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana, the twin bombings that saw 14 persons killed and injuring 75 persons in Jolo, Sulu is more than enough reason to declare martial law in the area considered as bailiwick of the Abu Sayaff terrorist group. In a radio interview today, August 25, Sobejana…
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Army men nab top NPA officer
By John Clifford Lintao ARMY men down south arrested a top officer of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Surigao del Sur. In a news dispatch coming from the Philippine Army, joint forces of the 3rd Special Forces Battalion (3SFBN) and the 1st Police Mobile Force Company (PMFC) of Surigao del Sur Provincial Police Office…
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Jolo cops say they mistook soldiers for ASG or drug lords
By Fernan Angeles POLICEMEN involved in the Jolo carnage last June said on Wednesday that they mistook the four army intelligence officers for members of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf group. Appearing before the Senate panel investigating what many referred to as cold-blooded carnage, one of the nine cops facing murder charges over the death of…