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Soldiers patrol the southern Philippine city of Marawi at the height of gunbattles with pro-Islamic State militants, June 13, 2017.

Philippine Congress Extends Martial Law in Mindanao Region

President Rodrigo Duterte’s chief aide says Islamic State-linked militants, other groups pose a threat.

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Balangiga Bells Arrive Back in Philippines, Closing Bitter Chapter in US-Filipino Ties

The church bells were taken as a trophy during the Philippine-American War 117 years ago.
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Filipinos Mark Intl Human Rights Day, Call for End to Drug War

Pro-human rights marches take place in the Philippines and other countries.
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Philippines: Muslims Rally for Expanded Autonomy in South

Rallies kick off campaigning around Jan. 21 plebiscite on ratifying the Bangsamoro Organic Law.
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Filipino Communist Rebels Declare Christmas Truce

A married couple linked to the communist party is arrested on homicide charges.
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Philippine Marines Rescue Indonesian Who Fled Abu Sayyaf Captors

Usman Yusuf was kidnapped by the militant group three months ago, military says.
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Philippine Military Vows to Sustain Offensives against Communist Rebels

Maoist insurgents expected to celebrate their 50th anniversary, authorities said, in a sign that a Christmas truce was unlikely.
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Philippines: Predominantly Catholic Nation Observes All Saints’ Day

Filipinos Conflicted Over Drug War

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