7 Abu Sayyaf members die in Sulu clash
Seven alleged members of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) died in a pre-dawn encounter with the military near Sulare Island in Parang town, Sulu on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Angel Locsin’s sister tagged as NPA by ex-comrade
Angel Locsin’s sister was accused once again of being a member of the New People’s Army (NPA), according to a self-confessed former NPA member.
Duterte’s gambit
The turnaround this Christmas was totally unexpected. The president was probably giving the rebels the last chance to politically settle the insurgency problem before moving decisively to strategically defeat the rebel group. By Manny Mogato
Re-introduction of draconian laws will not end rebel recruitment
The only way to address the problem is to remove the root causes of insurgency. Bring the government closer to the people, crack down on corruption, observe the rule of law and make the justice system work. Improve the qualify of life by removing inequality and providing equal opportunity. By Manny Mogato