Tag: Philippine military
Philippine military chief visits island in disputed waters
The visit comes after recent diplomatic protests made by the Philippines over the presence of hundreds of "Chinese maritime militia" vessels
Former Caritas Philippines head raises alarm over military ‘intimidation’
Father Edwin Gariguez, social action director of the Vicariate of Calapan, said he has been receiving “unwanted meetings” from military men
Military Odinariate welcomes appointment of new Philippine Armed Forces chief
"I am just happy for him because I guess he is fit for his position as [chief of staff]," said Bishop Oscar Jaime Florencio
Philippine Defense chief fires military official for red-tagging university alumni
The Defense chief said the military intelligence official's negligence resulted in "confusion and damage to reputation”
Philippine Christian students hit lifting of deal banning police, soldiers from...
The Christian students group said the abrogation of the deal “will allow the crucifixion of the studentry” who are usually tagged as rebels
Is this how government treats our children?
How a nation treats its children is more than enough commentary of how incapable the latter is of sound thought, to say nothing of compassion
Faith-based group hits reported vaccination of top gov’t officials, military
Critics said the “illegal” and “selective vaccination” shows “an exclusivist attitude by the Duterte administration”
Double-barreled attack on Philippine democracy
The Red-tagging gives state security forces carte blanche authority to go after those who press for peaceful reforms
Is fighting for women’s rights disloyalty to the State or treason...
“Ideological leanings are not sufficient to establish continuous combat function, nor are evidence of direct participation in hostilities"
Philippine military chief’s remarks linking Islamic schools with terrorism draw flak
Muslim leaders said “terrorist-tagging” is “a dangerous and careless statement,” which they said could lead to a “breakdown of peace”