Articles by Noel Tarrazona

11 Philippine govt soldiers killed in military air strike on Marawi militants

Philippines: Marawi conflict displaces 218,665 civilians

Aside from the 43,733 families displaced, school classes will also be disrupted for 22,000 elementary and high school students as a result of bloody clashes.

Jun 8, 2017

Philippines: Senator calls Duterte, "The Grave Digger" in International Court complaint

Trillanes together with lower house Philippine Lawmaker Gary Alejano filed a 45-page complaint at the International Criminal Court.

Jun 7, 2017

Philippines to investigate country's oldest bank glitch

BPI President Cezar Consing apologizes to irate customers for the glitch that caused double credits from April 27 to May 2.

Jun 7, 2017

Philippine troops rescue Filipino ship captain abducted by militants

Presence of 1,200 ISIS militants threatens Southeast Asia

Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia are set to meet on June 19 to discuss the deployment of naval forces in Sulu strait to tackle terror threats.

Jun 6, 2017

Qatar flights suspension: Thousands of Filipinos resort to panic buying food, supplies

Emirates, Etihad, FlyDubai, Air Arabia and Saudi Airlines suspended their flights to and from Qatar.

Jun 6, 2017

Six lawmakers question Duterte's Martial Law, file resolution

Duterte declared Martial Law in Mindanao city on 23 May to suppress rising terror in different parts of the region.

Jun 5, 2017

Philippine troops kill 4 Abu Sayyaf militants in Bohol

ASEAN ISIS militants will return home soon, says Australia Defence Minister

According to a forecast made by Australia Defence Minister ISIS fighters who developed extreme ideologies will return to Southeast Asia and might take up arms against their governments.

Jun 5, 2017

Philippines Drug Enforement Agency recaptures Korean-American 'ecstacy' trader

Ecstasy pill is a stimulant drug that can cause unreasonable hallucinations to users and can cause serious health issues.

Jun 4, 2017

Public transport strike threatens school reopening in Philippines

The strike is being organised to dramatise sentiments against the government's move to phase out old passenger jeepneys.

Jun 4, 2017

Abu Sayyaf gunmen kidnaps two more Indonesians; 4th incident in two weeks

Philippines authorities fear Abu Sayyaf role as 2 Japanese tourists go missing

The tourists boarded a rented boat for their island-hopping in Palawan and thereafter failed to return to their hotel

Jun 3, 2017

Philippines, Mexico discuss new ways to enhance trade

The Philippines and Mexico trade relations traces back to 400 years when the Manila-Acapulco Galleon trade started in 1565.

Jun 3, 2017

"Philippines will be safest place for journalist": Government

The authorities say their mandate is to prevent any form of harm that will threaten journalist physically, emotionally or psychologically.

May 31, 2017

Philippines wants to lease government-owned land to companies

Agricuture minister Emmanuel Pinol says he would submit the proposal to the president for approval of the proposed program called Bantay Kagubatan Program.

May 31, 2017

10 inmates die, warden injured in Philippine jail blast

Philippines: Foriegn militants' bodies recovered from Marawi battle zone

The military is puzzled as to how these foreign militants moved to the Southern Philippines and engaged in a firefight with soldiers.

May 30, 2017

Millions of devotees in Philippines join Black Nazarene procession

Philippines Military welcomes Islamic rebels to fight Maute terror group

Duterte said he can offer revolutionary fighters, who are willing to fight the Maute terror group, the same pay, privileges as the Philippines soldiers.

May 29, 2017

Mindanao crisis: Filipino senator asks Duterte's ministers not to disregard Constitution

Duterte declared Martial Law on May 23 when a group of Maute terror militants stormed Marawi City, took civilians as hostages and engaged a gun fight battle with Philippines soldiers.

May 29, 2017

US economy expands 1.4% in fourth quarter; corporate profits fall

Philippines banks not affected by Martial Law, says Central Bank

The Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) announced that banks are committed to bringing regular banking services to serve its clients and the general public.

May 28, 2017

Philippines: Maute militant group using child soldiers in Marawi battle, confirm police

The Philippine government and UNICEF based in Cotabato have been campaigning on the prevention of revolutionary organizations using children in the battlefield.

May 28, 2017

Philippines-Russian companies sign USD 875m business deals

The signing of the business deal was held at Four Seasons Hotel during the opening of the Philippines-Russia Business Forum in Moscow.

May 27, 2017

Philippines government deploys battle-tested Marines to Marawi war zone

The Marine officers are deployed to help Filipino troop finish off the almost week-long fierce battle with the Maute militant group.

May 27, 2017

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