Philippine troops clash with communist rebels leaves 9 dead
The fighting erupted after patrolling troops encountered some 40 New People's Army rebels in southern Compostela Valley province, said army spokesman Captain Alexandre Cabales.
Jul 12, 2017, 16:12 PM IST
Philippine troops pound Islamists as death toll passes 300
Philippine troops pounded Islamist militants holding parts of southern Marawi city with air strikes and artillery Saturday as more soldiers were deployed and the death toll rose to more than 300 after nearly a month of fighting.
Jun 17, 2017, 17:24 PM IST
Wounded Vietnamese hostage rescued in the Philippines
The Abu Sayyaf network has been kidnapping foreigners and locals for years and holding them for ransom on its remote island strongholds in the southern Philippines.
Jun 17, 2017, 12:41 PM IST
US forces back Philippine troops in Islamist held city
The local terrorist groups are using the mosque, they are entrenched there. They also used civilians as human shields.
Jun 10, 2017, 19:19 PM IST
Philippine troops battle Islamist militants in city
The United States regards Hapilon as one of the world`s most dangerous terrorists, offering a bounty of $5 million for his capture.
May 25, 2017, 10:59 AM IST
Duterte orders Philippine troops to South China Sea reefs
"I have ordered the armed forces to occupy all," Duterte said.
Apr 06, 2017, 13:56 PM IST
Philippines rejects Islamic State's claim it killed 100 troops
The Philippines has dismissed as "purely propaganda" Islamic State`s claim that its militants killed scores of government troops in ambushes and said there was no evidence directly linking southern Muslim rebels to the group.
Apr 14, 2016, 11:24 AM IST
