Operation Sauron: the covert war happening in Negros Oriental
In less than six months, the province of Negros Oriental has witnessed two different massacres killing a total of 20 people – mostly farmers living in the rural countryside.
Tag: armed forces of the philippines
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The United States’ Armed Forces of the Philippines
It’s no secret the Philippines and the United States are close allies, but is this alliance one of partnership or peonage?
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Ten Years On, Where is Jonas Burgos?
Modesty may have been the motif of his upbringing, but the life Jonas Burgos lived was anything but simple.
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The Red Flag is Rising
Not that long ago, a Philippine president made a bold statement to “beat the odds”. The plan included crushing extremists in the south, ending a decades-old communist rebellion, stabilizing food… Continue reading "The Red Flag is Rising"
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To Serve and Protect Themselves
Every year, a fresh batch of about 300 young men and women graduate from Asia’s premier military school — the Philippine Military Academy. The new officers take an oath at… Continue reading "To Serve and Protect Themselves"
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Preparing for War
It was reported this week that hundreds of fighters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have undergone combat training in the rough terrains of the Lanao del Sur province. The reports came… Continue reading "Preparing for War"
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Cat and Mouse
After weeks of countless assaults on peaceful civilian settlements, ambushes on military personnel, the Muslim separatist group Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) felt as if they were the dogs of… Continue reading "Cat and Mouse"