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‘Drone was launched during US-only exercise in Sept.’—US Embassy

FALLEN DRONE A US-made unmanned aerial vehicle, identified as a BQM-74E target drone, was recovered in waters off San Jacinto town on Ticao Island, Masbate, early Sunday morning. PHOTO FROM MASBATE PROVINCIAL POLICE OFFICE

The United States-made drone recovered off Ticao Island in Masbate on Sunday morning was launched during a week-long US-only exercise in September, the US Embassy in Manila said Tuesday.

Posted: January 8th, 2013 in Features,Headlines,Latest Global Nation Stories,Philippines | Read More »

US to continue backing drive against trafficking

By Tarra Quismundo

The United States has vowed to continue its long-standing support to the Philippines’ efforts to quell human trafficking even as it sought the prosecution of the Visayan Forum Foundation Inc. (VFFI), its top nongovernmental partner for the cause.

Posted: September 16th, 2012 in Features,Latest Global Nation Stories,Philippines | Read More »

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