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[Title] => Southcom split into 2 commands
[Summary] => The military’s biggest troop contingent in Mindanao will be deactivated and split into two separate commands effective today.
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Hermogenes Esperon said the Southern Command under Maj. Gen. Gabriel Habacon will be divided into the Western Mindanao Command and the Eastern Mindanao Command.
Esperon stressed the division of the Southcom into two military units is for a more effective control and deployment of troops in the whole of Mindanao.
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[Title] => RP-US Bayanihan shifts to humanitarian exercises
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ZAMBOANGA CITY — Starting August, the Bayanihan military exercise between US and Filipino troops will be expanded and be known as "Kapit Bisig (Linked Arms)."
The war games will continue to focus on the humanitarian and training capabilities of American and Filipino soldiers in fighting terrorism, military officials said.
Armed Forces Southern Command chief Maj. Gen. Gabriel Habacon said the Kapit Bisig exercise was adopted through the RP-US Security Engagement Board.
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[Title] => Mother, son seized in Jolo
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ZAMBOANGA CITY — A mother and son, who run a bakeshop and a pawnshop in downtown Jolo, capital of Sulu, were abducted last Thursday, the military said.
Maj. Gen. Gabriel Habacon, chief of the Armed Forces Southern Command, identified the kidnap victims as Jackylyn Sildin, 58, and her son, Jeffrey, 29.
Habacon said mother and son were on their way to their bakeshop at about 6 a.m. Thursday when unidentified men seized and dragged them to a red van.
The kidnappers have reportedly demanded P10-million ransom in exchange for their release.
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[Title] => Southcom hunts other pilferers
[Summary] => ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Armed Forces Southern Command (Southcom) based here has beefed up its efforts against pilferage, tracking down other soldiers or outsiders who have connived with an Army major and a sergeant who were arrested last week.
Maj. Gabriel Habacon, Southcom chief, said a counter-intelligence operation is ongoing against other military personnel involved in the pilferage of firearms and ammunition at the 9th Forward Service Support Unit (FSSU) at Camp Enrile in Barangay Malagutay, just across the Southcom headquarters.
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[Title] => Army major, sergeant nabbed for pilferage
[Summary] => ZAMBOANGA CITY — An ammunition and supply officer and an Army sergeant were arrested last Wednesday after they were caught pilfering ammunition, the Armed Forces Southern Command (Southcom) said.
Southcom chief Maj. Gen. Gabriel Habacon identified the two as Maj. Rauline Diploma and Sgt. Benido Damacino, both assigned to the 9th Forward Service Support Unit (FSSU) of the Army Support Command at Camp Enrile in Barangay Malagutay here.
[DatePublished] => 2006-06-24 00:00:00
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[Title] => Southcom ready for operation vs Janjalani
[Summary] => JOLO, Sulu - Armed Forces Southern Command (Southcom) chief Maj. Gen. Gabriel Habacon said the military is ready to launch an operation to arrest an elusive al- Abu Sayyaf leader and two operatives of the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) believed to be behind the 2002 Bali bombing, following reports of their presence in this island province.
Habacon said the intelligence operatives are also validating unconfirmed reports that Abu Sayyaf leader Khadaffi Janjalani and JI operatives Dulmatin and Umar Patek are planning to attack the US troops conducting humanitarian mission in Sulu.
[DatePublished] => 2006-06-07 00:00:00
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[Title] => DND chief won’t reveal Mayuga report on ‘Garci’ generals
[Summary] => What’s so secret about the Mayuga report on the "Garci" generals?
Defense Secretary Avelino Cruz refused to reveal on Thursday night details of the report prepared by Navy chief Vice Admiral Mateo Mayuga following his investigation of at least four generals mentioned by "Garci," a figure thought to be former election commissioner Virgilio Garcillano whose voice appears on the controversial "Hello, Garci" wiretapped recordings.
Cruz gave his refusal during the course of House floor debates on the P46.5-billion defense budget for 2006.
[DatePublished] => 2006-03-18 00:00:00
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[Title] => Soldiers to teach computers to kids in Sulu
[Summary] => ZAMBOANGA CITY — The military will deploy soldiers in Sulu’s remote areas, known havens of the al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf, to teach computers to students and teachers.
Armed Forces Southern Command chief Maj. Gen. Gabriel Habacon issued the directive to ensure that the gains achieved during the two-week Balikatan humanitarian mission here will not go to waste.
[DatePublished] => 2006-03-08 00:00:00
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[Title] => Lack of senior officers snags AFP revamp
[Summary] => The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will face a manpower crisis, at least among its senior brass, with the impending retirement of 54 senior officers this year.
This is one of the reasons why Maj. Gen. Gabriel Habacon was reportedly pulled out as commander of the Army’s 1st Infantry "Tabak" Division to head the Southern Command (Southcom), AFP deputy chief of staff Lt. Gen. Samuel Bagasin said yesterday.
"You see, for year 2006 we will be having about 52 or 54 retirements of general-officers," Bagasin pointed out.
[DatePublished] => 2006-01-14 00:00:00
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[Title] => Palace, AFP back Habacon
[Summary] => Malacañang and the Armed Forces of the Philippines jointly defended the appointment of Maj. Gen. Gabriel Habacon as AFP Southern Command (Southcom) chief amid criticisms linking him to the "Hello, Garci" wiretap scandal.
Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said the appointment is President Arroyo’s prerogative and, as she is commander-in-chief, her instructions should be obeyed and respected.
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[Title] => Southcom split into 2 commands
[Summary] => The military’s biggest troop contingent in Mindanao will be deactivated and split into two separate commands effective today.
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Hermogenes Esperon said the Southern Command under Maj. Gen. Gabriel Habacon will be divided into the Western Mindanao Command and the Eastern Mindanao Command.
Esperon stressed the division of the Southcom into two military units is for a more effective control and deployment of troops in the whole of Mindanao.
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[Title] => RP-US Bayanihan shifts to humanitarian exercises
[Summary] =>
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Starting August, the Bayanihan military exercise between US and Filipino troops will be expanded and be known as "Kapit Bisig (Linked Arms)."
The war games will continue to focus on the humanitarian and training capabilities of American and Filipino soldiers in fighting terrorism, military officials said.
Armed Forces Southern Command chief Maj. Gen. Gabriel Habacon said the Kapit Bisig exercise was adopted through the RP-US Security Engagement Board.
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[Title] => Mother, son seized in Jolo
[Summary] =>
ZAMBOANGA CITY — A mother and son, who run a bakeshop and a pawnshop in downtown Jolo, capital of Sulu, were abducted last Thursday, the military said.
Maj. Gen. Gabriel Habacon, chief of the Armed Forces Southern Command, identified the kidnap victims as Jackylyn Sildin, 58, and her son, Jeffrey, 29.
Habacon said mother and son were on their way to their bakeshop at about 6 a.m. Thursday when unidentified men seized and dragged them to a red van.
The kidnappers have reportedly demanded P10-million ransom in exchange for their release.
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[Title] => Southcom hunts other pilferers
[Summary] => ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Armed Forces Southern Command (Southcom) based here has beefed up its efforts against pilferage, tracking down other soldiers or outsiders who have connived with an Army major and a sergeant who were arrested last week.
Maj. Gabriel Habacon, Southcom chief, said a counter-intelligence operation is ongoing against other military personnel involved in the pilferage of firearms and ammunition at the 9th Forward Service Support Unit (FSSU) at Camp Enrile in Barangay Malagutay, just across the Southcom headquarters.
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[Title] => Army major, sergeant nabbed for pilferage
[Summary] => ZAMBOANGA CITY — An ammunition and supply officer and an Army sergeant were arrested last Wednesday after they were caught pilfering ammunition, the Armed Forces Southern Command (Southcom) said.
Southcom chief Maj. Gen. Gabriel Habacon identified the two as Maj. Rauline Diploma and Sgt. Benido Damacino, both assigned to the 9th Forward Service Support Unit (FSSU) of the Army Support Command at Camp Enrile in Barangay Malagutay here.
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[Title] => Southcom ready for operation vs Janjalani
[Summary] => JOLO, Sulu - Armed Forces Southern Command (Southcom) chief Maj. Gen. Gabriel Habacon said the military is ready to launch an operation to arrest an elusive al- Abu Sayyaf leader and two operatives of the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) believed to be behind the 2002 Bali bombing, following reports of their presence in this island province.
Habacon said the intelligence operatives are also validating unconfirmed reports that Abu Sayyaf leader Khadaffi Janjalani and JI operatives Dulmatin and Umar Patek are planning to attack the US troops conducting humanitarian mission in Sulu.
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[Title] => DND chief won’t reveal Mayuga report on ‘Garci’ generals
[Summary] => What’s so secret about the Mayuga report on the "Garci" generals?
Defense Secretary Avelino Cruz refused to reveal on Thursday night details of the report prepared by Navy chief Vice Admiral Mateo Mayuga following his investigation of at least four generals mentioned by "Garci," a figure thought to be former election commissioner Virgilio Garcillano whose voice appears on the controversial "Hello, Garci" wiretapped recordings.
Cruz gave his refusal during the course of House floor debates on the P46.5-billion defense budget for 2006.
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[Title] => Soldiers to teach computers to kids in Sulu
[Summary] => ZAMBOANGA CITY — The military will deploy soldiers in Sulu’s remote areas, known havens of the al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf, to teach computers to students and teachers.
Armed Forces Southern Command chief Maj. Gen. Gabriel Habacon issued the directive to ensure that the gains achieved during the two-week Balikatan humanitarian mission here will not go to waste.
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[Title] => Lack of senior officers snags AFP revamp
[Summary] => The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will face a manpower crisis, at least among its senior brass, with the impending retirement of 54 senior officers this year.
This is one of the reasons why Maj. Gen. Gabriel Habacon was reportedly pulled out as commander of the Army’s 1st Infantry "Tabak" Division to head the Southern Command (Southcom), AFP deputy chief of staff Lt. Gen. Samuel Bagasin said yesterday.
"You see, for year 2006 we will be having about 52 or 54 retirements of general-officers," Bagasin pointed out.
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[Title] => Palace, AFP back Habacon
[Summary] => Malacañang and the Armed Forces of the Philippines jointly defended the appointment of Maj. Gen. Gabriel Habacon as AFP Southern Command (Southcom) chief amid criticisms linking him to the "Hello, Garci" wiretap scandal.
Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said the appointment is President Arroyo’s prerogative and, as she is commander-in-chief, her instructions should be obeyed and respected.
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January 12, 2006 - 12:00am
