CHR calls on authorities to look into alleged abduction of NDFP consultant in Bukidnon
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) called on authorities to take action on the alleged abduction of National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) consultant Ariel Badiang in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon on February 6 In a statement, the CHR said Badiang, 64 years old, was allegedly taken by soldiers. “As we conduct a parallel independent […]
AFP sees more rebel surrenderers in NorMin
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has expressed confidence that more communist rebels will give up arms and surrender in Northern Mindanao in the coming weeks. In a statement Thursday, Lt. Gen. Greg Almerol, Eastmincom commander, said the death of Jose Maria Sison, […]
AFP, PNP urge Bukidnon bizmen to report NPA extortion activities
Military and police authorities have urged businesses in Bukidnon province to report immediately any extortion schemes set up by the New People’s Army (NPA), the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP).