Armed Forces
Woman murdered in Boden on Christmas Day
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A woman in her 50s was murdered in a villa in Boden on Christmas Day, with two people injured in the incident. The suspected perpetrator, a man in his 20s, was shot dead by police at the scene. The victim worked for the Swedish Armed Forces, and the local community mourns the tragic event in the otherwise quiet residential area.
The Philippine Navy's newest offshore patrol vessel, the future BRP Rajah Sulayman, arrived from South Korea on January 17, bolstering the service's expanding modern fleet. It was greeted by the BRP Jose Rizal in waters off Zambales as part of standard naval protocols. The ship will now undergo post-delivery activities and technical checks before formal commissioning.
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Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. offered a snappy salute to each soldier, recognizing their unity, professionalism and resilience shown during the year. In his New Year message, he reflected on the challenges faced in 2025, including political pressures and issues in the West Philippine Sea.