Jim Allen: Do we really need martial law? I doubt it…
President Duterte has announced that Mindanao needs this very strict control of the population — with corresponding reduced civil liberties — because of the violence in Marawi City. Hmmm… This …
President Duterte has announced that Mindanao needs this very strict control of the population — with corresponding reduced civil liberties — because of the violence in Marawi City. Hmmm… This …
President Duterte joked that soldiers could rape up to three women, as he reassured them of his support in enforcing martial law in Mindanao. The president made the comments during …
The police chief that President Duterte claimed had been beheaded at a terrorist checkpoint in Marawi city is alive and well. Speaking on Wednesday as he announced martial law throughout …
Authorities rounded up about 250 people yesterday (Thursday, May 25) after receiving tip-offs about the presence of “suspicious-looking persons”. Joint forces of the Task Force Davao and the Davao City Police …
Foreign jihadists have been identified among the Islamist militants killed in Marawi over the past days, officials say. Six terrorists, including Indonesians and Malaysians, were killed as the army continued …
Local media has reported that Maute terrorists captured nine Christians, tied their hands and shot them dead as chaos continues to engulf Marawi City. An unverified photograph appears to show …
A Catholic priest and churchgoers have been taken hostage by Islamic State-affiliated terrorists rampaging through Marawi City. Maute group gunmen forced their way into a cathedral and seized the Reverend …
The black flag of the so-called Islamic State (IS) was raised in a Philippine city as government troops clashed with terrorists today (Tuesday, May 23). One soldier has been confirmed …
Muslim religious leaders in Mindanao believe they can “reform” surrendered members of the Abu Sayyaf terror group. Alih Sakaluran Aiyub, secretary-general of the Ulama Council of the Philippines, said efforts …
The last two Abu Sayyaf terrorists that raided Bohol Island in an apparent bid to kidnap tourists have been killed. More than a month after the incursion on April 10, …
Six Australians dubbed the “Tinny Terrorists” are accused of planning to sail to the southern Philippines where they hoped to join Abu Sayyaf. Robert “Musa” Cerantonio, Paul Dacre, Shayden Thorne, …
At least 20 Abu Sayyaf terrorists were killed in a dawn raid on Thursday after the military targeted a makeshift camp in Sumisip, Basilan. Colonel Juvymax Uy of the Joint …
The police and military have stepped up security measures in Palawan after yesterday’s US Embassy travel advisory warning of a possible kidnap plot. A statement issued by police today (Wednesday, …
The US Embassy in Manila has warned that terrorist groups may be planning kidnappings in Palawan. The warning, issued today (Tuesday, May 9), singles out the area surrounding the Puerto …
Police have dismissed claims by the Islamic State that it was responsible for recent Manila bombings that killed two and left dozens injured. The latest attack yesterday (Saturday, May 6) …
Another Abu Sayyaf leader has been killed, the military has revealed today (Saturday, April 29). Alhabsy Misaya has been blamed for the kidnapping of dozens and Indonesian, Vietnamese and Malaysian …
Thirty-six members of the Islamic State-affiliated Maute terror group were killed in a three-day clash with government forces in Lanao del Sur, the military announced today (Monday, April 24). The gun …
A Filipino soldier kidnapped last week by Abu Sayyaf terrorists was found beheaded in Sulu shortly after three members of the Islamic State-linked group were killed in a clash on …
Three more Abu Sayyaf terrorists — including one leader — have been hunted down and killed on Bohol Island. Two of the militants were killed on Saturday (April 22) during …
Tourism companies are reporting that foreign visitors have begun cancelling trips, particularly in the Central Visayas region. The news comes after Abu Sayyaf’s foiled kidnapping raid on Bohol island last …
The Philippine coast guard have foiled an attempted pirate attack on a cargo vessel by suspected Abu Sayyaf terrorists. The attempted boarding yesterday (Tuesday, April 18) of the Doña Anabelle …
President Duterte warned today (Wednesday, April 19) that he might “invade” an island stronghold of Abu Sayyaf to “finish the game” following the foiled kidnapping raid on Bohol last week. …
The Philippine military has confirmed it will hold annual exercises with US troops next month, despite frequent threats by President Duterte to cancel them. The 10-day exercises, known as Balikatan …
Abu Sayyaf terrorists have beheaded a Filipino captive, the military has revealed. Brigadier General Cirilito Sobejana, military commander on Jolo island, said the ship’s captain — one of four fishermen …
In a fresh blow to the Abu Sayyaf terror group, the most senior leader in its Sulu stronghold wants to hand himself in, as government forces pummel his island stronghold. Lieutenant General …
The Abu Sayyaf terrorists who landed on Bohol yesterday were planning a mass kidnapping at a tourist resort, the military has said today (Wednesday, April 12). The raid came just two …