China eyes high-tech army, says US undermines global stability

Credit to Author: jespinosa| Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 05:32:48 +0000

People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers raise the Chinese flag during a memorial ceremony at the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall on the annual national day of remembrance to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the massacre in Nanjing in China's eastern Jiangsu province on December 13, 2018. (Photo by STR / AFP) / China OUT

China outlined plans to build a modern, high-tech army in a national defense plan published Wednesday, while accusing Washington of undermining global strategic stability and warning against Taiwanese independence.

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Kim inspects new sub, wants North Korea’s military bolstered

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 11:36:51 +0000

Kim inspects new sub, wants North Korea's military bolstered

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a newly built submarine and ordered officials to further bolster the country’s military capabilities.

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PH military receives 10 sniper rifles from US

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 11:57:02 +0000

THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) received 10 sniper rifles from the United States, the US Embassy in Manila announced on Thursday. In a statement, the US Embassy said…READ

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Dawlah Islamiyah ‘logistical supporters’ surrender in Lanao del Sur

Credit to Author: racosta| Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 08:09:14 +0000

Two logistical supporters of the Islamic State-inspired Dawlah Islamiya (DI) Lanao group have yieled to the military in Lanao del Sur on Monday, July 15, the military announced on Wednesday.

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Court of Appeals denies NUPL bid for protection

Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 11:05:28 +0000

Court of Appeals denies NUPL bid for protection

The Court of Appeals has refused to stop the military and police leadership from issuing public statements supposedly maligning the activities of the National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL), which is composed of human rights lawyers.

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Duterte to visit military camp in Jolo after suicide bombings

Credit to Author: jespinosa| Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 05:44:38 +0000

President Rodrigo Duterte will visit Monday the military camp in Jolo province that was attacked by two suicide bombers on June 28.

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Guns, explosives recovered as cops, soldiers clash with CamSur rebels

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:11:24 +0000

LEGAZPI CITY – Police and military operatives recovered Sunday morning a cache of  high powered firearms, ammunition and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) following an encounter with suspected New Peoples Army (NPA) rebels in in a remote village in Tinambac, Camarines Sur.

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DepEd heeds Esperon report, suspends 55 ‘lumad’ schools

Credit to Author: cmiranda| Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2019 11:19:50 +0000

DepEd heeds Esperon report, suspends 55 ‘lumad’ schools

DAVAO CITY—At least 55 schools for lumad children have been barred from operating this school year based on a recommendation made by National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr., former armed forces chief.

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Gov’t troops recover Armalite rifles after clash with NPA

Credit to Author: hniitsu| Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2019 08:06:11 +0000

The military said government troops recovered two assault rifles from suspected New People’s Army (NPA) guerrillas after a clash in Tinambac town, Camarines Sur province on Sunday (July 14).

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Duterte remark on ‘restive’ AFP warns of possible coup – Palace

Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2019 09:59:38 +0000

President Rodrigo Duterte believes the military might stage a coup d’etat if the problems plaguing the Philippines would persist, presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement issued on Tuesday.

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