ILOILO — Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. and the commander of the Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division pushed back against accusations that the two-day defense exercise in southern Iloilo last week promoted militarization, stressing that the activity was also intended to prepare the province for disasters, supply disruptions and other humanitarian emergencies. Progressive groups led by […]
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