2 soldiers killed in clash with leftist rebels in Negros Occidental (philstar.com) Updated January 31, 2012

Two soldiers were killed while another was wounded as they clashed with leftist rebels today in the central Philippine province of Negros Occidental, an Army official said ----Kawawa ang ating bayan pag ganito palagi ang mangyayari...,

Rebel killed, 8 minors hurt in Bukidnon grenade blast
The Philippine Star Updated February 01, 2012 12:00 AM --
The NPA has been recruiting minors in the provinces of Bukidnon, Davao del Sur and North Cotabato.
Reports said the rebels have been threatening parents to hard labor in guerilla camps if they do not allow their children to train for the communist movement....,I coudn't imagine how this communist/insurgent bear their conscience in recruiting minors..,these children has a bright future if have a proper direction...,Now they're dead..,

3 Russian Navy ships dock in Manila for 3-day visit

“The visit hopes to strengthen existing friendly relations between the two navies through a series of scheduled events aimed at enhancing understanding and cooperation,”

Tonsay quickly deflected suggestions that the Russians’ visit might have any connection to tensions over disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea (or South China Sea) claimed by countries including the Philippines and Russia’s next door neighbor China. ---Hmmmnnn....,its good...,that their intention is to strengthen friendly relations with us...,NICE to HEAR