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CIVIC ACTION. A health worker checks the vital signs of a resident as military troops together with municipal government officials and other sectors hold a four-day civic action program in three towns of Sulu. Some 1,800 residents benefited from the program that culminated Saturday (Feb. 12, 2022). (Photo courtesy of the Joint Task Force Sulu) ZAMBOANGA CITY - Military troops are undertaking rehabilitation works to improve the road linking two barangays in Talipao, Sulu, to provide the residents...

Emergencies Act gives the government broad powers for 30 days, but prime minister is not expected to call in the military

Law gives government broad powers for 30 days, but PM not expected to call in military

Canadian military trainers have been withdrawn from Ukraine, several sources tell CBC News. The relocation of the troops to Poland took place as other allied nations pulled their trainers out of the eastern European country ahead of an anticipated Russian invasion this week.

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is temporarily relocating some of force personnel based in Ukraine to a separate location in Europe, according to Canada’s Ministry of National Defence.

“The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command does not condone its members supporting and/or actively taking part in causes that jeopardize the apolitical imperative associated with their functions."

A spokesperson said that, depending on what the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command determines, the military could decide to take either administrative or disciplinary action against the soldier.

Terrorists have killed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Jibia Local Council of Katsina State, Abdullahi Rano. They also injured another officer during another attack yesterday.

Maritime News and Analysis

PEACEFUL ELECTIONS. Visayas Command chief Lt. Gen. Robert Dauz hands over a plaque of appreciation to Mario Montejo, assistant regional director of the DPWH-7 during the Stakeholders' Recognition in Camp Lapu-Lapu, Cebu City on Wednesday (Feb. 9, 2022). Dauz assured the electorates in the Visayas of the military's commitment to work closely with the Comelec and the PNP in ensuring free, orderly, honest, peaceful, and credible May 9 national and local elections. (Screengrab from Viscom PI...