AFP Announces That Military Personnel Are No Longer Allowed To Use TikTok

Military Personnel

Military Personnel No Longer Allowed To Use TikTok, AFP Says The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has issued a directive prohibiting military personnel from using TikTok. AFP spokesperson Colonel Francel Margareth Padilla explained that the decision to ban TikTok usage among military personnel stems from cybersecurity concerns. The app’s Chinese ownership and rumors of … Read more

Soldier Wounded In Clash Between Rebels In San Joaquin, Iloilo

SAN JOAQUIN

Soldier Wounded In Clash Between Rebels In San Joaquin, Iloilo SAN JOAQUIN – A soldier was wounded in a fight between troops of 79th Infantry Battalion and New People’s Army rebels in San Joaquin, Iloilo. The encounter between government troops and New People’s Army, according to Panay News. The soldier, who is Private First Class, … Read more

Datu Montawal, Maguindanao Yields 12 High-Powered Guns To Army

DATU MONTAWAL

Datu Montawal, Maguindanao Yields 12 High-Powered Guns To Army DATU MONTAWAL – The local government of Datu Montawal, Maguindanao yielded over a dozen high-powered firearms to the 602nd Infantry Brigade . The said activity occurred on Thursday, February 4, 2021, according to a report from Manila Bulletin. Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of the … Read more

Assault Rifle Retrieved Near Encounter Site in Sevilla, Bohol

SEVILLA

Assault Rifle Retrieved Near Encounter Site in Sevilla, Bohol SEVILLA – An assault rifle was recently found in a New People’s Army-Military clash site in the municipality of Sevilla, Bohol. According to a report from The Bohol Chronicle, the firearm was believed to be owned by the New People’s Army. It has been turned over … Read more

NPA Leader Slain In Gunfight With Army In Northern Samar

NORTHERN SAMAR

NPA Leader Slain In Gunfight With Army In Northern Samar NORTHERN SAMAR – A New People’s Army (NPA) high-ranking leader was recently slain in an encounter in San Isidro Town in Northern Samar. The 43rd Infantry Battalion reported that the troops clashed with 60 CNTs or Communist NPA Terrorists with the aid of new military … Read more