Islamic State claims Manny defeat as an “act of Allah”
The Islamic State has proclaimed Manny Pacquiao’s defeat an “act of Allah” in answer to their prayers for the demoralisation of Philippine soldiers. The message from the unnamed IS operative …
Marawi City
Duterte threatens to jail critics of martial law
President Duterte has threatened to jail critics of martial law, just days before the Supreme Court is set to rule on its legality. The president imposed military rule throughout the …
Nearly 400,000 displaced by Marawi crisis as disease fears grow
The Marawi crisis has displaced nearly 400,000 people, it was revealed today (Saturday, July 1), as officials warn of disease outbreaks and psychological trauma among refugees. The city has been …
Duterte to reduce public appearances until Marawi crisis ends
President Duterte has announced he will cut down on his public appearances until the Marawi crisis is over. Speaking at the 140th anniversary of the Philippine-Chinese Charitable Association in Manila, …
Duterte claims his cousin killed while fighting alongside terrorists
President Duterte has claimed that a cousin of his fought and died alongside terrorists in Marawi City. At a celebration of the Islamic feast Eid’l Fitr at the Malacañang this …
Saving Ryan’s privates? Business group donates underwear to troops
A Filipino-Chinese business group hoping to “support” and “uplift” troops fighting in Marawi have donated 6,000 pairs of underwear. Michael Que, chairman of the SDS International Charities, handed over the …
Fears grow that civilians being used as sex slaves by Marawi terrorists
The military believes that civilians trapped in Marawi are being used as sex slaves by terrorists, as the bloody occupation of the city enters its sixth week. It is also …
Marawi priest seen alive amid reports that Christians beheaded
The military suspects that Islamic State-affiliated terrorists may have begun beheading Christians held as human shields in war-torn Marawi City. However, army sources believe that kidnapped Catholic priest Father Teresito …
Military says Marawi City terrorists divided over cash and tactics
The military believe that issues related to money and tactics are sowing division among the leaders of the Maute group, which is continuing to hold out in Marawi. Speaking at …
Battle for Marawi: Australia sends two spy planes to help fight terrorists
Australia has agreed to send two surveillance planes to help the fight against Islamic State-affiliated terrorists still holding out in Marawi City after more than five weeks. The Philippines has …
Davao is next: Terrorists who stormed school left threats to kill Duterte
Islamic State-affiliated gunmen who stormed a school yesterday (Wednesday, June 21) left messages threatening President Duterte and his home city of Davao. After the clash near Pigcawayan town in North …
Pro-IS terrorists storm Mindanao school as “diversionary tactic”
Pro-Islamic State militants stormed a school in Mindanao early this morning (Wednesday, June 21) and briefly held several students hostage. The attack by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) comes …
LOOK: Troops battling Marawi terrorists improvise wooden armour
Pictures from Marawi City showing armoured personnel carriers (APCs) clad in improvised wooden reinforcement have been going viral online. It is thought that the wooden coverings can trigger the explosion …
Even if Raqqa and Mosul fall, Islamic State is far from finished
A long-awaited military campaign is underway to retake the key northern Syrian city of Raqqa from the so-called Islamic State (IS). With the group apparently losing territory and its de …
‘Lucky’ Australian journalist shot in neck while reporting Marawi clashes
An Australian journalist who was shot in the neck on the outskirts of Marawi City today (Thursday, June 15) has described himself as “lucky”. Adam Harvey, a reporter for the …
Duterte takes another “rest day” after missing Independence Day event
After his surprise absence at Independence Day celebrations yesterday, President Duterte has taken a second “rest day” today (Tuesday, June 13). Speaking at a press conference today, presidential spokesman Ernesto …
US special forces “boots on ground” spotted near Marawi war zone
Despite government denials that they have any “boots on the ground” US special forces have been spotted near Marawi City. The American troops were seen at Camp Ranao military camp …
Mother of Maute terror brothers arrested as reports of their deaths are investigated
The mother of the leaders of the Maute terror group has joined their father in government custody. Omenta Romato Maute, the mother of brothers Omar and Abdullah, was arrested along …
US special forces join fight against IS-linked terrorists in Marawi City
US special forces have joined the battle against Islamic State-affiliated terrorists in Marawi, the US embassy has revealed, as 13 Filipino marines were killed in clashes. The Philippine military has …
Military vows to lift Marawi City siege by Independence Day on Monday
The military launched a fresh round on airstrikes on besieged Marawi City today (Friday June 9), vowing to liberate it from Islamic State-affiliated terrorists by Independence Day on Monday. Government …
Police to terrorists: “Take care of hostages, and we’ll take care of your father”
Police have sent a clear message to the Maute brothers — the leaders of the terror gang bearing their name — “take care” of your hostages and we’ll “take care” …
Justice Secretary mauled for claiming opposition involved with terror group
A number of opposition lawmakers linked to the Maute terror group by Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre have issued furious denials. Sec. Aguirre had claimed that senators Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino …
Huge haul of cash found in house occupied by Marawi City terrorists
Philippine troops have seized bundles of banknotes and cheques worth about $1.6 million abandoned by Islamist terrorists in Marawi City, it was announced today (Tuesday, June 6). Militants fighting under …
WATCH: Rampaging jihadis desecrate Marawi City cathedral
Islamic State-affiliated terrorists have filmed themselves conducting an orgy of destruction in Marawi City’s St Mary’s Cathedral. In the video published by the IS’s Amaq News Agency, the militants can …
US hands over weapons to help fight against Islamic State in the Philippines
The United States has given the Philippines hundreds of machine guns, pistols and grenade launchers to assist in the fight against Islamist militants in Marawi City. The weapons were handed …
Indonesian minister says 1,200 Islamic State terrorists at large in Philippines
The Indonesian defence minister has claimed there are 1,200 Islamic State (IS) fighters operating in the Philippines. Speaking at an international security forum in Singapore, General Ryamizard Ryacudu also estimated there …