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Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Army overruns MILF camp in Maguindanao province

Soldiers hoist Philippine flag to signify the government’s success

 
By Julmunir I. Jannaral, Correspondent
 
COTABATO CITY: The Army’s 601st Brigade under the 6th Infantry Division (ID) on Monday finally hoisted a Philippine flag at the former 105th Base Command of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) that the military finally subdued and seized on Sunday at Barangay Muti, Guindulungan town in Maguindanao.

Lt. Col. Jonathan Ponce, spokesman of Army’s 6ID on Monday said the flag that was placed right in the middle of the captured camp was signifying the government’s success in restoring law and order in the area.

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Muslim militants holding back offensive

ZAMBOANGA CITY: The fighting in the town of Guindulungan reportedly killed more than 30 rebels since last week, but the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) quickly denied the military reports and said it was all propaganda.

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Baguio City drops racial slur charges vs. Candy Pangilinan

BAGUIO CITY: The Baguio City council has forgiven comedienne and TV actress Candy Pangilinan for a racial slur she inadvertently uttered in public during a mall show early last month.

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‘Suspected NPA rebels on killing spree,’ says Army

ZAMBOANGA CITY: A top Philippine Army commander on Monday warned that the New People’s Army (NPA) would conti­nue its relentless killings of civilians after the rebel group admitted murdering a sister of a senior commander in Mindanao.

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