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Amadores AFP
Nespereira, 1 - S. S. Castelões, 3 (1)
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Amadores AFP
Nespereira, 1 -S. S. Castelões, 3 (2)
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Mindanao Attack - War between AFP vs MILF & Abu Sayyaf Group
This video is personally owned by Mr. Even Demata.
The video contains an actual fighting between Muslim rebels in Mindanao and Philippine goverments troops.
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Malacañang rejects calls for 'all-out' war against MILF
08/22/2008 | 04:56 PM
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Friday rejected calls for an "all-out" war with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and said the ongoing police and military operations in Mindanao are only meant to "neutralize" separatists involved in recent attacks against civilians.
"The President wishes to allay fears that an all-out war will be launched by the government in light of increasing calls to do so on one hand, and of concerns of others on the other that such a thrust could be possible at this stage of the vigorous pursuit operations against rogue elements of the MILF," Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said.
Calls for an all-out war against the MILF have been increasing following attacks by rogue members of the MILF against civilians last Monday in North Cotabato, Lanao del Norte and Sarangani last Monday.
Among those who advocated total war was former President Joseph Estrada, who chided the Arroyo government of giving back territory that government forces seized from the separatist rebels in 2000 when he was in power.
On the other hand, religious leaders and human rights groups have warned that an all-out war could only aggravate the conflict that has divided Filipinos in the south for decades. Adding to calls for peace last Thursday was former President Corazon Aquino, who said that peace is cheaper than war.
Ermita also said the government is not imposing on the MILF leadership to surrender their two commanders — Ameril Umbra Kato and Abdullah Makapaar, alias "Commander Bravo" — as a condition for peace negotiations to continue.
He said the government just "have to live up to that realization that they (MILF leaders) admit that they have elements that do not follow orders."
MILF leaders have said the attacks will be investigated jointly by the government and MILF ceasefire committees and that punishments await their men found responsible for the "unauthorized attacks."
Earlier on Friday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) filed charges of murder, kidnapping, and arson against Bravo, Kato and 89 others who were linked to attacks and burning of properties in parts of North Cotabato, Lanao del Norte and Sarangani provinces in the past two weeks.
Ermita further said that government forces will continue to go after these "rogue" MILF members but are under strict orders to avoid "collateral damage," a term used for civilians getting caught in the crossfire.
"While the government's military and police forces are complying with the President's directive to neutralize the two erring commanders and other recalcitrant leaders and members of the MILF at all cost...to the extent possible, collateral damage must be avoided," Ermita said.
"It is in this light that military and police forces, as part of their pursuit operations, and representatives in the various government agencies concerned are to touch base and work closely with local government officials and community leaders in the areas affected to ensure the delivery of necessary social services to our people," he added.
Ermita said that latest word they got is that about 80 percent of the residents in Kolambugan in Lanao del Norte who fled from coordinate attacks by the forces of Bravo and Kato last Monday have already returned to their villages.
Highways between Iligan City and Kauswagan and Kolambugan, and between Iligan Cand Marawi City have already been cleared, secured and under military and police control.
"So we are now looking at how to attend to the needs of the internally displaced persons at bumalik na karamihan, mga 80 porsyento ng displaced people from Kolambugan na ang bumalik from Ozamis City. They only need to cross (by boat) to be back, So in time there will be normalcy in the area," he added.
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Rating: 4.70 (23 ratings)
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AFP takes Debt message to Wall Street
Lonegan Protests Moody's Too-High Rating of "Junk" New Jersey Contract Bonds
Americans for Prosperity Says Rating Begs Another Fannie-Freddie Catastrophe
WASHINGTON -- Americans for Prosperity New Jersey Director Steve Lonegan held a news conference today to protest the irresponsibly high rating of risky New Jersey contract bonds by Moody's Investment Service. Lonegan was joined by a busload of New Jersey taxpayers and a giant ATM machine, designed to illustrate that taxpayers shouldn't be treated like an instant cash machine when politicians run out of money.
Following the news conference, Lonegan delivered a letter to Moody's Investment Service CEO Raymond W. McDaniel Jr., urging the company to lower its rating and thus stop enabling the state of New Jersey from plunging taxpayers further into debt. The high rating given to New Jersey's so-called "contract debt," which is not backed by the full faith and credit clause of the state, begs heavy losses for investors similar to the recent Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac crisis. The letter asserts that New Jersey contract debt should accurately reflect the substantial risk of default it carries:
The practice of referring to these bonds as revenue bonds is highly misleading, because often—and specifically in the case of the pending $3.9 billion bond offering for school construction bonds—there is no revenue source other than appropriations by future legislatures, which cannot be bound contractually.
The major bond insurers face daunting financial uncertainty, and the Financial Guaranty Insurance Company, which insures many New Jersey EDA bonds, has already been downgraded below investment-grade. There is no guarantee, despite the millions of taxpayer dollars spent on bond insurance, that anything other than the political whims of future legislatures stands behind these bonds.
Lonegan filed suit Monday against New Jersey to block a $3.9 billion borrowing scheme from being pushed through without voter approval. Article 8 of the state constitution bars the state from incurring debt of more than $3.2 million without voter approval. However, during the past 25 years the state has avoided most referendums by creating separate entities, like the Economic Development Authority, to borrow the money. Eight years ago Lonegan first filed suit to stop the practice of issuing so-called "contract debt." In a narrow 3-4 decision, The state Supreme Court permitted then-Governor Christie Whitman's bond issue, but required a disclaimer be added to contract debt noting that the debt was not backed by the full faith and credit of the state.
"Gov. Jon Corzine has repeatedly told voters that the state is facing a 'debt crisis,' yet Moody's continues to rate contract bonds as if the state of New Jersey has to make good on them," said Lonegan. "In fact, as the courts have affirmed, contract bonds are not backed by the full faith and credit of the state. Just like with Fannie and Freddie, Moody's is assuming paper is good paper without actually looking at what will happen if there is an inability to pay.
Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is a nationwide organization of citizen leaders committed to advancing every individual's right to economic freedom and opportunity. AFP believes reducing the size and scope of government is the best safeguard to ensuring individual productivity and prosperity for all Americans. AFP educates and engages citizens in support of restraining state and federal government growth and returning government to its constitutional limits. For more information, visit www.americansforprosperity.org
Length: 306
Rating: 4.90 (9 ratings)
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