37 people charred to death in Philippines shopping mall fire
Firemen have concluded that all those trapped in the building are possibly no longer alive.
Dec 24, 2017, 19:51 PM IST
Islamist militants storm school in southern Philippines, take students hostages
Pro-Islamic State militants stormed a school in the southern Philippines early on Wednesday and are holding several students hostage, police said, on the same island where fighting between government troops and Islamists has entered its fifth week.
Jun 21, 2017, 08:52 AM IST
Death for nine Filipinos over 2013 Malaysia invasion
At least 70 people were killed, mostly militants, over the six-week ordeal.
Earthquake in southern Philippines kills four, damages infrastructure
Four people died and more than 100 were injured after a powerful earthquake struck the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines late Friday, damaging some structures and cutting power in many areas.
Feb 11, 2017, 09:10 AM IST
Militants still holding 25 hostages in Philippines: Defence chief
The Philippine defence chief said Monday that 25 hostages are still being held by Islamic militants in the southern Philippines but urged that no ransom be paid for their release.
Jan 23, 2017, 21:29 PM IST
Canadian hostage in Philippines likely killed: Trudeau
The Canadian government has "compelling reason to believe" that one of its citizens kidnapped by Islamic militants in the southern Philippines nearly nine months ago has been killed, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today.
Jun 13, 2016, 20:57 PM IST
