Articles by Noel Tarrazona

Manila mayor seeks Muslim leaders' assistance to prevent terror attacks

The Muslim community already has informed the police that they are willing to cooperate.

May 9, 2017

China to offer trips to the South China Sea

Philippines-US joint military exercise to begin on 8 May

This was the announcement made by US Armed Forces Major, Frank Sayson, the designated spokersperson for the joint exercise.

May 7, 2017

Duterte tells European lawmakers: ""Why do you have to fuck with us?"

Philippines: Peace talks with separatist rebels worry Duterte

Duterte said that he is becoming pessimistic with the peace talks because aside from the rift, series of lingering conflicts have adversely affected development efforts in some areas in Mindanao.

May 6, 2017

Philippines: 150 houses destroyed in Dasmarinas city fire

The BFP urges the public to turn off their air conditioner units, flat iron, television, radio sets and other appliances when they get out of the house.

May 6, 2017

Philippine troops kill 4 Abu Sayyaf militants in Bohol

40 Abu Sayyaf members surrendered since January 2017

Both the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Duterte vowed to eradicate the ASG by June 2017.

May 6, 2017

Filipinos want death penalty restored, says survey

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has been pushing for the death penalty bill as rape and drug trafficking incidents have increased in the country.

May 5, 2017

Abu Sayyaf member on special mission killed in central Philippines

The deceased has been identified as Saad Samad Kimir also known as Abu Saad.

May 5, 2017

Philippines eyes VFA with China for joint military drills; US treaty likely to hinder process

However, Philippines already has an existing Mutual Defense Treaty with the US which states that both the countries are supposed to assist each other.

May 5, 2017

John Ridsdel: Abu Sayyaf militants in Philippines execute Canadian hostage

Filipino govt questions Maoist rebels' sincerity on peace talks following Lapanday plant attack

The attack happened despite scheduled peace talks with both parties from May 27 to June 1 to be held in Netherlands.

May 4, 2017

Philippines govt seeks assistance from village chiefs in drug war

PDEA director said that the elected village leaders will play a significant role in helping the government.

May 4, 2017

Philippines: More Abu Sayyaf leaders surrender amidst military pressure

The Duterte administration organised the Sulu Joint Task Force, a composite military team, to pursue the Abu Sayyaf militants.

May 4, 2017

50 Philippine entrepreneurs undergo Business Leadership Training

The initiative has been developed as a part of the Zamboanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation's advocacy to promote business education for both the Chamber's members and non-members.

May 3, 2017

Ticket 1 hopes to top Philippine market before 2017 ends

The air travel industry is growing at rate of 5% and the international flight industry needs 38,000 new aircrafts valued at USD 5.6 trillion.

May 3, 2017

Chinese navy sails through Miyako Strait, conducts more drills in Western Pacific

Philippines wants joint naval exercise with China in Sulu Sea

Duterte made the announcement following the recent visit of three Chinese warships to Davao City.

May 2, 2017

21 Malaysians to face death penalty over drugs in Thailand

Philippines: Two drug pushers arrested in Zamboanga Sibugay province

The suspects will be charged in court for violating a Philippine Law known as Republic Act 9165.

May 2, 2017

USAID trains Philippines scholars on case teaching methods

The scholars were chosen after a competitive selection process facilitated by STRIDE.

May 1, 2017

Philippine can now export to Indonesia at reduced cost, thanks to new shipping route

A new shipping route of the General Santos-Davao City and Bitung North Sulawesi tri-city has been initiated, which will drastically reduce the export cost.

May 1, 2017

ISIS-linked terror group rises in Philippines

The Maute Brothers Group or locally known as the Islamic State in Lanao (ISIL) is said to have links with ISIS.

Apr 30, 2017

Philippine city Zamboanga wants more catchment areas for 8,000 deportees

Zamboanga City is still struggling to help Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who became victims of the separatist rebels attack in September 2013.

Apr 30, 2017

Philippines govt distributes farming tools among separatist rebels as part of peace building programme

The negotiation started as early as 2001 when the Philippine government initiated the peace talks and invited the Malaysian government to serve as a third party facilitator.

Apr 30, 2017

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