by anyajulia | Nov 28, 2008 | Headlines, National News
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo met with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and discussed on the on going peace process in Mindanao.
According to Press Secretary Jesus Dureza, President Arroyo informed Sec. Rice that the Philippine government is prepared to go back to the negotiating table with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
This, however, as soon as positive results are gathered from the ongoing consultations with stakeholders and affected communities in Mindanao.
The President explained the new paradigm of her administration in pursuing the peace talks with the MILF based on more authentic consultations and not dictated by any armed group.
She also expressed gratitude for the continuing US assistance in the Mindanao peace process
Dureza was confident that the ongoing consultations with the stakeholders as mandated under the new paradigm might be completed very soon so that government can address the immediate needs of the displaced families and affected communities in the south. (PIA/Bohol)
by anyajulia | Oct 9, 2008 | Headlines, National News
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are getting support from the Muslim populace in conducting law enforcement operations against the lawless Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) led by Abdullah Macapaar alias Commander Bravo.
Major Benedicto Manquiquis, Commanding Officer of the 1st Civil Military Operations Unit, 1st Infantry Division of the Philippine Army said in a press briefing.
According to Manquiquis, some Muslims have volunteered to help the military in distributing the “wanted” leaflets of Commander Bravo. The materials show the bounty for those who can give information that that would lead to the capture of Bravo.
“This shows that even Bravo’s fellow Muslim brothers wants him to be captured soon,” he added.
The AFP officer also stressed that the identity of the informant will be kept a secret and the reward will be given when Bravo will be captured dead or alive. (PIA/Bohol)
by anyajulia | Sep 25, 2008 | Headlines, National News
IPADALA sa Commission on Human Rights (CHR) ang mga imbestigador ngadto sa Mindanao aron sutaon kon may kamatuoran bang ang Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) migamit sa mga batan-ong sundalo bisag supak sa international nga mga balaod sa tawhanong katungod.
Hinuon, si CHR Chairman Leila de Lima midugang nga nagpangita pa sila ug paagi nga ikapadangat kining hisgutanan sa mga lider sa MILF.
May mga nanggawas na nga television footages nga naghulagway sa mga bata nga naghupot ug mga armas samtang nagsul-ob sa uniporme sa MILF didto’s usa ka kampo sa MILF.
Subay sa international principles, ang paggamit sa mga bata supak sa child labor ug paglapas sa katungod sa kabataan, bisan pag ang mga bata mismo ang mitanyag sa ilang serbisyo, matud ni de Lima.
”Hinuon, himoon ang pagtuki sa paagi na isipon sa mga sakop sa MILF nga ang mga imbertigador sa CHR gikan sa usa ka independenteng bahan aron sila tahoron ug tabangan”, butyag ni de Lima. (rachiu/PIA)
by anyajulia | Sep 24, 2008 | Headlines, National News
Military authorities reported that firefight erupted anew between government troops and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) led by Adbullah Macapaar alias Commander Bravo.
Col. Benito De Leon, 104th Infantry Brigade Commander based in Iligan City told the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) in Region 10 that the 32nd IB led by Lt. Col. Edwin Respecio, under the 104th IB, again engaged around 20 members of the lawless group in the town of Poona Piagapo , Lanao del Norte province in Mindanao .
De Leon said the battle lasted for 15 minutes with the enemy withdrawing into the deep forested areas.
The military recovered a bloodied FN FAL (Fusil Automatique Léger – Light Automatic Rifle), M203 grenade launcher tube, RPG (rocket propelled grenade) rounds, rifle grenade rounds, a damaged hand guard of an M16 rifle, assorted ammunitions and rebel uniforms..
De Leon said that the government troops suffered no fatality and their forces are currently scouring the area for enemy casualties, which are often retrieved by withdrawing rebels. (PIA/Bohol)
by anyajulia | Sep 11, 2008 | Headlines, National News
SUKWAHI sa gikahadlokang pagkatap sa mga armas sa Mindanao kon tugotan ang mga police auxiliary units nga malakip sa kombate batok sa mga rebelde, giklaro ni Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno nga dili sila kon dili ang mga police recruits sa Mindanao nga naa pa sa Field Training Programs ang ikauban sa kagamhanan.
Sila karon ang prayoridad sa pagsumpo sa dugang kagubot nga itisok unya sa mga rebeldeng Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), matud ni Puno atul sa usa ka workshop sa Mindanao.
Gani, butyag niya nga menosan na sa kapolisan ang pagpang recruit sa buot moboluntaryo kay anaa may dul-an sa usa ka libo ka mga gusto mag pulis nga nailawom na sa training.
Dugang pa niini, dili padalhon ug armas ang mga Civilian Volunteer Organizations (CVOs) kay ang ilang buhat adto na magtutok sa pagpahiuli sa mga lugar nga nangaguba sa milabayng mga kasamok. (rachiu/PIA)
