Philippines military

Military plane carrying 92 people crashes in Philippines, at least 40 rescued, many feared dead

The Lockheed C-130 aircraft had a mishap on landing after missing a runway. The Philippine Air Force, in a statement, said, "Rescue efforts are ongoing."

Jul 04, 2021, 12:11 PM IST

Philippines military says hostage drama resolved

A hostage drama that unfolded at a primary school in the southern Philippines on Wednesday has been resolved, a military spokesman said, and the Islamist militants who had held people captive had withdrawn with no reports of casualties.

Jun 21, 2017, 10:12 AM IST

US forces helping Philippines to retake city from IS

In a press briefing, Lt. Col. Jo-ar-Herrera said that US special forces were helping the army. 

Jun 10, 2017, 18:08 PM IST

U.S. forces assist Philippines in battle to end city siege

A U.S. P3 Orion surveillance plane was seen flying over the town on Friday, according to local media reports.
 

Jun 10, 2017, 12:52 PM IST