Story Archive
2017-07-31
Executions could be diversionary tactic by Abu Sayyaf extremists, officials say.
2017-07-30
Officers said they faced two-hour gun battle with official’s private militia.
2017-07-28
In Friday fighting, military deploys helicopters to attack rebel-held positions.
2017-07-27
But Teresito Suganob is in failing health, church group says.
2017-07-26
President Duterte said communists use schools to spread Maoist ideology.
2017-07-26
Trip comes amid concerns about Pyongyang’s nuclear tests.
2017-07-25
Statement during meeting of foreign ministers in Manila follows “freedom of navigation operations” by the U.S. Navy.
2017-07-24
Rights groups express concern that president’s state of the union speech signals more extrajudicial killings.
2017-07-24
Daily broadcasts from military’s loudspeakers fail to convince extremists to surrender.
2017-07-22
Duterte sought extension to quell IS-linked rebellion in southern city of Marawi.
2017-07-21
President’s letter to Congress says Abu Sayyaf and Maute leaders are alive, directing violence.
2017-07-20
Two Malaysians are accused of luring Singaporean victim away from gambling table at Manila resort.
2017-07-20
Rodrigo Duterte spends close to four hours at a local military base.
2017-07-19
“Violent extremism” is scourge that needs to be defeated, Philippine defense chief says.
2017-07-19
Government scraps back-channel talks aimed at restarting peace negotiations.