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Militants kill 19 civilians in southern Philippines

Despite US presence, Filipino military reminds: 'We are a sovereign nation'

Padilla made the response when asked by a local reporter about the role of US troops in the battle zone in Marawi

Jun 19, 2017

Millions of devotees in Philippines join Black Nazarene procession

Maoist rebels raid police station in Central Philippines

Police reported that there were no casualties reported since the police did not fight back.

Jun 18, 2017

Philippines: Security forces arrest Abu Sayyaf Chief Leader's close aide

Based on the military intelligence reports, the detainee is one of the bomb experts of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG)

Jun 18, 2017

Philippine troops rescue Filipino ship captain abducted by militants

Philippines: House Speaker wants Martial Law extended to five years

Filipino Laws empower the Filipino President to declare the Martial law that will last for 60 days and Congress will determine whether or not to extend it.

Jun 17, 2017

Taiwan-based Bank opens in Philippines

The opening of the 98-year old Taiwan bank is the fourth Taiwanese bank to establish operations in the Philippines.

Jun 17, 2017

Philippines jails overpopulated by 511%, say state auditors

The Commission on Audit (COA) reported that their findings cover all jails in the country that include district jails, municipal jails, extension jails and female dormitories.

Jun 16, 2017

Philippines: Maute terrorists using 2 mosques as hideouts to trigger communal tension

The Philippines military has reiterated that they will not bomb mosques as it is a place of worship and they have other ways how to finish off the terrorists.

Jun 16, 2017

Philippine lawmaker files impeachment case against President Rodrigo Duterte

Duterte absent for 3 days, Philippines lawmakers ask for transparency on health

Opposition lawmakers Gary Alejano and Teddy Baguilat dared the president to explain his unusual absence from his ceremonial functions since Sunday.

Jun 15, 2017

Philippines wants bank for working Filipinos in Saudi Arabia

Finance Minister made this announcement despite the shaky diplomatic relationship between Qatar and Saudi Arabia including other gulf countries.

Jun 15, 2017

Philippines special envoy pushes joint oil drilling with China

De Venecia says the proposal was patterned from the oil drilling agreement introduced in the North Sea between Norway, Germany and the United Kingdom.

Jun 14, 2017

Philippine Vice President sees importance of US in fighting terror

Robredo appeals to the public to support the President Duterte's counter-terrorism campaign.

Jun 14, 2017

Vietnam dredges on disputed reef in South China Sea

Artists, surfers raise Philippines flag in South China Sea

These people are members of Dakila and they travelled to Greenspace Liwa beach in Zambales to hold the flag raising ceremony.

Jun 13, 2017

Philippines: Communist rebels condemn ISIS attack in Marawi

The on-going three week-long battle in Marawi has already claimed more than 200 lives and also destroyed establishments

Jun 13, 2017

Philippines expects 7% GDP growth rate in Q2 despite Marawi crisis

The Duterte administration is targeting up to 7.5% GDP growth rate this year and 7-8% from 2018-2022.

Jun 12, 2017

U.S. joins battle as Philippines takes losses in besieged city

Philippines: Duterte thankful for US force's assistance in Marawi conflict

According to a US official, US special forces are providing aerial surveillance and electronic eavesdropping and communications assistance.

Jun 12, 2017

Philippines: Huge rally against Martial Law set on Independence Day

Critics also said that Martial law will just allow law authorities and state-sponsored vigilantes to resort to extrajudicial killings.

Jun 11, 2017

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

Philippines government to allocate USD 204m to reconstruct war-torn Marawi City

The ongoing-battle has already killed 138 terrorists, 58 soldiers and 21 civilians and several residents have fled the city.

Jun 11, 2017

World Bank grants USD 99.3 m loan to boost Philippines agricultural sector

Dubbed as the Inclusive Partnerships for Agricultural Competitiveness (IPAC), the load assistance for the said program was approved by the Washington-based international lender.

Jun 10, 2017

Philippines military promises to end Marawi battle by independence day on 12 June

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced that it is expected to liberate Marawi City from the terrorists' hold by June 12.

Jun 10, 2017

Philippines government issues arrest warrant for terror groups spies

The suspected spies belong to Philippines' top terrorist groups namely Abu Sayyaf Group, (ASG), Maute Group, Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and the Maguid Group.

Jun 9, 2017

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