7 Abu Sayyaf members die in Sulu clash

Nov 3, 2020 | Regions

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.One of the ASG fatalities was Madsmar Sawadjaan, younger brother of Abu Sayyaf bomb-maker Mundi...

Angel Locsin’s sister tagged as NPA by ex-comrade

Nov 3, 2020 | Nation

Photo from Ella’s IG. 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.  “General Parlade is not lying. Ella Colmenares, the sister of Angel Locsin was an NPA in...

Duterte’s gambit

Jan 7, 2020 | In the trenches, Opinion, Top Stories

In a classic 1960 chess match, Russian Boris Spassky defeated American Robert Fisher with the popular 16th century opening called “King’s Gambit,” risking a minor piece to gain positional advantage. Modern chess players seldom use the “King’s Gambit” in world...

Re-introduction of draconian laws will not end rebel recruitment

Aug 15, 2019 | In the trenches, Opinion, Top Stories

Photo from the Liberation International publication of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (July 2017). On Wednesday, security officials paraded in a legislative hearing some former Maoist-led guerrillas to denounce front organizations of the outlawed...