Search Result for “persona non grata”
63 NPA rebels yield to Army in Sultan Kudarat
November 16, 2020, 8:07 pm
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao – Saying they want to live normal lives with their loved ones, 63 communist rebels surrendered to the military and pledged allegiance to the government over the weekend, the Army here said Monday.“The 63 NPAs are from Senator Ninoy Aquino town in Sultan Kudarat,”… Read More
6ID hails 'persona non grata' declaration vs. terror groups
November 16, 2020, 4:14 pm
COTABATO CITY – The military here has lauded members of the Regional Peace and Order Council-12 (Soccsksargen) for declaring all local terrorist groups (LTGs) operating in Central Mindanao "persona non grata" or unwelcome.This came after RPOC-12 released on Sunday a resolution urging all local… Read More
DAR-MinSAAD turns over P7-M water project to NoCot village
October 31, 2020, 11:30 am
MAKILALA, North Cotabato – Residents of remote Sta. Filomena village here are now enjoying the benefits of a PHP7-million safe water facility from a partnership between the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the municipal government. “This safe water is new and a refreshing treat for… Read More
Nothing wrong with anti-NPA tarpaulins: DILG
October 24, 2020, 2:06 pm
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said it sees nothing wrong with the posting and display of tarpaulins or messages denouncing communist rebels or terrorist groups all over the country because speech or expression is protected under the Constitution. “The… Read More
Netizens upset after Isko orders removal of anti-Reds tarps
October 22, 2020, 5:57 pm
MANILA – Netizens on Wednesday were disappointed by the removal of tarpaulins tagging the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) as “persona non grata” in Metro Manila. “Bilang [pinuno ng] kapitolyo ng bansa natin dapat kayo po mismo… Read More
Banners proof of people's disgust over Reds' atrocities: Año
October 22, 2020, 1:40 pm
MANILA – There is nothing wrong with tarpaulins set up in various parts of Metro Manila that condemn the atrocities of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA), Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said on Thursday. "I believe that these tarpaulins are expressions or… Read More
Anti-insurgency task force launched in NegOr town
October 8, 2020, 9:52 am
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (TF-ELCAC) was launched in the municipality of Mabinay, Negros Oriental as more barangays have been included in the government’s efforts to end the insurgency. Gov. Roel Degamo, represented by Capitol spokesperson and Public… Read More
Village peacekeeper killed as ASG bandits attack Sulu farmers
October 6, 2020, 9:37 am
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A member of the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) was killed when Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits attacked a group of farmers in Sulu, military officials disclosed Tuesday. Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), said the… Read More
Sulu town declares ASG bandits person non grata
September 30, 2020, 7:43 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Local officials of the Sulu town of Indanan declared Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits persona non grata during a peace covenant Tuesday afternoon.In a statement Wednesday, the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) said Indanan Mayor Hermot Jikiri led town officials in denouncing… Read More
No need to declare European lawmaker persona non grata
September 23, 2020, 4:49 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Wednesday said it sees no need for the government to declare a European Parliament member as "persona non grata” after threatening to revoke tariff perks for Filipino goods over alleged failure to address human rights violations in the country. Hannah Neumann, a… Read More
NegOcc village declares CPP-NPA persona non grata
September 22, 2020, 3:29 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Officials and residents of Barangay Sta. Rosa in Murcia, Negros Occidental declared the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) as persona non grata in a ceremonial signing of a barangay resolution held at the village covered court on Monday. The rites,… Read More
PTA kicks out Donnie Geisler
September 22, 2020, 9:01 am
MANILA – The Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA) has expelled former Olympian Donnie Geisler from the organization amid an ongoing legal battle between them. "This is to inform you... that Mr. Donald David Geisler III [is] expelled from the Philippine Taekwondo Association and that all rights… Read More
Farmers groups in NegOcc town tag CPP-NPA persona non grata
September 20, 2020, 6:23 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Members of three farmers' associations in Hinigaran, Negros Occidental have declared the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) persona non grata and condemned their atrocities in rites. “If there’s no peace, there’s no progress and development.… Read More
Agusan Norte NPA leader yields, hands over 3 firearms
September 18, 2020, 9:47 pm
BUTUAN CITY – After five years of scouring the mountains of Agusan del Norte fighting the government, a ranking leader of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) decided to return to the fold of the law on Thursday (Sept. 17).Lt. Col. Julius Cesar C. Paulo, commander of the Army's 23rd Infantry… Read More
64 supporters sever ties with NPA in Bukidnon, MisOr
September 3, 2020, 7:21 pm
CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental – At least 64 "mass supporters" in Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental provinces withdrew their support for the Communist Party of the Philippines and its armed wing, the New People's Army (CPP-NPA), and pledged allegiance to the government.In a statement Thursday, the… Read More
Sulu town residents declare ASG bandits persona non grata
August 28, 2020, 9:10 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY--Residents of the Sulu town of Patikul have declared the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits as persona non grata or unwelcome in their municipality, a top military official said Friday.Maj. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), said the… Read More
BOC assures cooperation with Ombudsman in corruption probe
August 27, 2020, 4:55 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Thursday said it is ready to cooperate with authorities in the course of the investigation on corruption allegations hounding the bureau. "We have been fully cooperating with the Ombudsman with the cases pending with them and those being investigated.… Read More
Surigao Sur IP leaders decry 'biased' TV documentary
August 18, 2020, 10:32 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Surigao del Sur's Indigenous People's (IP) leaders decried on Tuesday a television documentary aired over GMA-7 last August 14, saying it allegedly presented a one-sided story that disrespected the rights of the Manobo tribe for free and prior informed consent (FPIC).In a… Read More
N. Samar Army lauds NPA loyal supporter's peace efforts
August 7, 2020, 3:40 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Army lauded a staunch supporter of the New People’s Army for abandoning the communist ideology and taking part in peace efforts in their village in Las Navas, Northern Samar. In a social media post, the Army’s 20th Infantry Battalion (IB) honored on Thursday… Read More
Mt. Province town hailed for declaring CPA as persona non grata
July 9, 2020, 8:50 pm
MANILA – The League of Municipalities of the Philippines-Mountain Province chapter on Tuesday expressed support for the municipal peace and order council of Sadanga town and its resolution declaring the Cordillera Peoples Alliance (CPA) as persona non grata. The support was expressed through… Read More
