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Philippines President Duterte sings love song at Trumps request

Why is Philippines still a preferred investment destination for Japan?

Japan still considers the Philippines as one of its favoured business destinations, particularly in the expansion plans of Japanese business firms to establish new factories and operations.

Nov 24, 2017

Thousands flee amidst military claim of stability in Philippines

How Filipino police foil terror attack in southern Philippines?

The Philippine police foiled that could be the biggest bloody bomb attack this quarter in ISULAN town in the province of Sultan Kudarat, when police detonated a bomb during the culmination program of the town's grand festival on Wednesday night.

Nov 23, 2017

Two wild elephants swept out to sea rescued by Sri Lankan navy

Why Philippines no longer sending navy patrols to South China Sea?

Philippine lawmaker Gary Alejano expressed concerns that the Philippine government is no longer deploying navy ships to Panatag Shoal in the South China Sea.

Nov 22, 2017

Why Duterte called on China to open telco in the Philippines?

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has again announced to the public that he wanted a China-based telecommunication company to open up in the Philippines with more than 50 million subscribers as a potential market.

Nov 20, 2017

Outgoing Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo stands on attention

Why Philippines is defending China at ASEAN meet?

Despite reported presence of naval assets within the disputed sea in the South China Sea, the Philippines has not made any official protest recently.

Nov 14, 2017

Indonesian president sails to South China Sea islands sending strong message to China

Indonesian President Widodo can suppress terror in the region, says Australian PM Malcolm Tanbull

Australia would like to tap Widodo to suppress the growing violent extremism in the region.

Nov 13, 2017

Experts recommend strategies to suppress ISIS

Experts proposed solutions to end violent extremism but the Philippine military announced they are monitoring a possible next attack in another City after Marawi.

Nov 11, 2017

Malaysian jihadist takes over ISIS Southeast Asia

After the death of ISIS –Southeast Asia leader Isnilon Hapilon, a new ISIS Southeast Asia leader emerges.

Nov 6, 2017

Duterte orders Philippines Police to kill idiots who resist arrest

8 Maoist rebels surrender after Duterte offered houses, jobs

Eight rebels surrender to the Philippine military to avail the provincial government's amnesty programme.

Nov 3, 2017

U.S Navy's USS America, which is supporting ongoing search for missing crew members of USS John McCain,...

Why China is holding joint naval drills with ASEAN nations?

Asian media described that the joint maritime exercise is a manifestation that the brewing tensions in the South China Sea have mellowed down despite persistent reports of the growing presence of Chinese vessels in the disputed the South China Sea.

Nov 2, 2017

Why Duterte is offering houses, jobs to Maoist rebels?

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has publicly offered houses and jobs to Maoist rebels who are locally known as the New People's Army (NPA) despite the failed series of peace talks between Duterte's peace negotiators and the rebels' negotiating team.

Nov 1, 2017

Philippines: Widow lives with dead husband since 3 years

Philippine widow, has been living with dead husband for three consecutive years.

Oct 31, 2017

After Marawi battle, ISIS begins recruitment drive

Last October 11, government agents also arrested 36-year-old Karen Aisha Hamidon who was reportedly assigned to recruit fighters to join the ISIS fight in Marawi.

Oct 30, 2017

Men are handcuffed after they were detained by police during a police anti-illegal drugs operation in Quezon city, Metro Manila, Philippines November 9, 2016. Picture taken November 9, 2016. REUTERS/Czar Dancel TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Will arrest of ISIS financier end terrorism in Philippines?

Police authorities said Malawani was the suspected financier of the group who collected money from business owners in Manila and remitted them to Madie Maute, the brother of Maute notorious leaders Omar and Abdullah Maute.

Oct 27, 2017

Is Russia new ally of Philippines?

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced that he will be seeking military weapons from Russia and let the Filipino soldiers operate the military weapons with Russian instruction manuals.

Oct 25, 2017

Australia sends military training teams as Philippines anticipates more terror attacks

This announcement came two days after Philippine authorities claimed that the war in Marawi just ended and the Islamic city is now under military control.

Oct 24, 2017

Agents arrest American paedophile suspect at Philippine airport

Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents are now preparing the documents for the formal filing of criminal complaint against an American pedophile suspect who was arrested at Manila airport upon his arrival from Vietnam.

Oct 23, 2017

Philippines: Can Duterte still reconcile with European Union?

The European delegation also warned that the Philippines could lose some deals with the EU if the government would not stop the killings related to illegal drugs.

Oct 22, 2017

Philippines: USAID-STRIDE taps 3 universities to promote case teaching methods

USAID-STRIDE facilitated the creation of the Mindanao Academic Case Development Consortium (MACDC) to promote case teaching methods.

Oct 20, 2017

British Isis recruiter Sally Jones nicknamed White Widow killed by US drone strike

Who will replace Southeast Asia ISIS-inspired leader?

If reports say that Dr. Mahumud Ahmad is already dead, then who will replace Isnilon Hapilon as the next ISIS-inspired leader of Southeast Asia?

Oct 19, 2017

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