Duterte vows end to uprising, 'jail or hell' in drug war
Security issues dominated his most important annual speech, including a disastrous two-month uprising by pro- Islamic State group militants in a southern city, the worst crisis he has faced.
Jul 25, 2017, 13:31 PM IST
Philippines' Duterte warns miners: 'I will tax you to death'
Duterte`s first appointment as Environment Minister, Regina Lopez, was dismissed in May by the Philippine Congress but she led a 10-month crackdown on the industry, highlighted by the closure and suspension of 26 of the country`s 41 mines.
Jul 24, 2017, 17:16 PM IST
More attacks likely in Southeast Asia after Marawi: Report
The Philippines military has defended the use of air strikes in its offensive, noting that militant snipers positioned on top of buildings made it difficult for ground troops to make headway in the dense urban environment.
Jul 21, 2017, 17:21 PM IST
Philippine leader to hunt down Maoist rebels after scrapping talks
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he was no longer interested in peace talks with Maoist-led guerrillas and planned to hunt down the insurgents once the military has retaken a southern city from Islamist rebels.
Jul 21, 2017, 16:15 PM IST
Maoist rebels in Philippines attack presidential guards; 1 dead, 5 wounded
Four members of the Philippine presidential guard were wounded in a firefight with dozens of Maoist rebels disguised as soldiers at a checkpoint on the southern island of Mindanao, the military said on Wednesday.
Jul 19, 2017, 10:52 AM IST
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte asks Congress to keep martial law until end of year
The region of 22 million people, which has a history of separatist and Marxist rebellion, was placed under military rule on May 23 after rebels from the Maute and Abu Sayyaf groups took over parts of Marawi City, plunging the Philippines into its biggest security crisis in years.
Jul 18, 2017, 18:13 PM IST
Philippine air strike on rebels kills two soldiers, injures several
More than 500 people have been killed, including 389 militants, 90 members of the security forces, and 39 civilians, since the fighting erupted. About 260,000 residents have been displaced.
Jul 12, 2017, 20:10 PM IST
Philippine air strikes target high-rise snipers
Lieutenant Colonel Jo-ar Herrera said this was the reason the government was using air strikes against the militants despite the massive damage it may cause in the city of Marawi.
Jul 08, 2017, 16:24 PM IST
17 bodies found in Philippine city under rebel attack
At least 299 militants and 71 soldiers and police have also died in the fighting that began when militant laid siege to Marawi on May 23.
Jun 28, 2017, 17:05 PM IST
US wanted terror leader may have fled Philippine city
An attempt by government troops to arrest Hapilon in Marawi on May 23 triggered a rampage by Islamist militants flying black IS flags and backed by some foreign fighters who seized parts of the mainly Muslim city.
Hundreds of Islamic militants attack Philippine village, take hostage in school: Army
The military has said foreign fighters, including those from Chechnya, Indonesia and Malaysia, have also joined the Marawi conflict.
Indonesia launches patrols with neighbours in lawless waters
Warships from Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia held manoeuvres on Monday in waters plagued by insurgency and banditry off north Borneo, launching coordinated patrols in a region where Islamic State influence is growing.
Jun 19, 2017, 17:03 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
Australian TV journalist hit by bullet in Philippines city
An Australian journalist says he is fine after being hit by a bullet in his neck while covering the Philippine military's assault against militants aligned with the Islamic State group in a southern city.
Jun 15, 2017, 12:42 PM IST
Islamic State militants killing, enslaving civilians: Philippines
There are up to 1,000 people still trapped in the parts of Marawi city that the militants control, the government said.
Jun 13, 2017, 18:03 PM IST
Philippine flag raised on Independence Day in war-torn city
Filipino forces and officials have marked the country's Independence Day by raising the Philippine flag in a southern city where troops are trying to end a three-week siege by Islamic State group-aligned militants that has left 270 combatants and civilians dead.
Jun 12, 2017, 13:35 PM IST
Dozens dead after gunman torches Philippine casino killing 37
A masked gunman set fire to a gaming room at a casino in the Philippine capital on Friday, igniting a toxic blaze claimed by the Islamic State group that killed 37 people, authorities said.
Jun 02, 2017, 23:32 PM IST
Philippine military launches new air raids in Islamist battle
Loud explosions rang out in the now mostly deserted city of Marawai on Friday as Philippine fighter jets launched fresh bombing runs in a bid to dislodge militants linked to the Islamic State group.
Jun 02, 2017, 17:38 PM IST
Philippine military bomb Islamist militants in urban battle
Duterte declared martial law across the Philippines in response to the clashes, which have claimed at least 48 lives are part of a campaign by the IS group.
May 27, 2017, 11:45 AM IST
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte warns of 'contamination' by Islamic State group
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered his troops to crush militants who are fighting street battles with government forces in the south, warning today that the country is at a grave risk of "contamination" by the Islamic State group.
May 26, 2017, 20:44 PM IST
