After Australia, Singapore too extends hand in fight against terror in Philippines

After the Australia government announced that they will be training Philippine soldiers to battle terror in the Philippines, and now Singapore has joined the program.

Dec 7, 2017

Philippines: NPA rebels flex muscles, make surprise attack after comrades' death

The two hours long firefight between the policemen on duty and the100 NPA injured four officers.

Dec 4, 2017

What is the military doing to prevent another ISIS attack in Philippines?

The Philippines military's 6th Infantry Division based in Maguindanao province has organized an army battalion to prevent urban terrorism in the province.

Dec 1, 2017

What will happen next to battle-torn Marawi City?

Philippine military Public Affairs Head Col. Edgard Arevalo said that Marawi will be the next commercial hub that will replace the trademark as a haven of terrorism.

Nov 30, 2017

Duterte government launches military offensives after failed peace talks with rebels

A few days after Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced that he wanted Maoist rebel leaders arrested after the failed peace talks with the National Democratic Front (NDP), Philippine security forces killed 15 New People's Army (NPA) rebels in separate encounters in the Northern Philippines.

Nov 29, 2017

Why Korea's biggest bank wants to open branch in Philippines?

As Philippine-Korea relations continue to flourish with hundreds of thousands of Koreans visiting Philippines yearly, Korea's biggest bank, KB Kookmin Bank has filed an application with the Philippine Central Bank to open its first branch in the country.

Nov 27, 2017

Is Philippines prepared for another war after victory against ISIS?

Is the Philippine ready to launch another fierce battle with another revolutionary organization after crushing at least 800 ISIS-linked terrorists in the five-month-long battle in Marawi City?

Nov 25, 2017

Why is Philippines still a preferred investment destination for Japan?

Japan still considers the Philippines as one of its favoured business destinations, particularly in the expansion plans of Japanese business firms to establish new factories and operations.

Nov 24, 2017

How Filipino police foil terror attack in southern Philippines?

The Philippine police foiled that could be the biggest bloody bomb attack this quarter in ISULAN town in the province of Sultan Kudarat, when police detonated a bomb during the culmination program of the town's grand festival on Wednesday night.

Nov 23, 2017

Why Philippines no longer sending navy patrols to South China Sea?

Philippine lawmaker Gary Alejano expressed concerns that the Philippine government is no longer deploying navy ships to Panatag Shoal in the South China Sea.

Nov 22, 2017

Why Duterte called on China to open telco in the Philippines?

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has again announced to the public that he wanted a China-based telecommunication company to open up in the Philippines with more than 50 million subscribers as a potential market.

Nov 20, 2017

Why Philippines is defending China at ASEAN meet?

Despite reported presence of naval assets within the disputed sea in the South China Sea, the Philippines has not made any official protest recently.

Nov 14, 2017

Indonesian President Widodo can suppress terror in the region, says Australian PM Malcolm Tanbull

Australia would like to tap Widodo to suppress the growing violent extremism in the region.

Nov 13, 2017

Experts recommend strategies to suppress ISIS

Experts proposed solutions to end violent extremism but the Philippine military announced they are monitoring a possible next attack in another City after Marawi.

Nov 11, 2017

Malaysian jihadist takes over ISIS Southeast Asia

After the death of ISIS –Southeast Asia leader Isnilon Hapilon, a new ISIS Southeast Asia leader emerges.

Nov 6, 2017

8 Maoist rebels surrender after Duterte offered houses, jobs

Eight rebels surrender to the Philippine military to avail the provincial government's amnesty programme.

Nov 3, 2017

Why China is holding joint naval drills with ASEAN nations?

Asian media described that the joint maritime exercise is a manifestation that the brewing tensions in the South China Sea have mellowed down despite persistent reports of the growing presence of Chinese vessels in the disputed the South China Sea.

Nov 2, 2017

Why Duterte is offering houses, jobs to Maoist rebels?

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has publicly offered houses and jobs to Maoist rebels who are locally known as the New People's Army (NPA) despite the failed series of peace talks between Duterte's peace negotiators and the rebels' negotiating team.

Nov 1, 2017

Philippines: Widow lives with dead husband since 3 years

Philippine widow, has been living with dead husband for three consecutive years.

Oct 31, 2017

After Marawi battle, ISIS begins recruitment drive

Last October 11, government agents also arrested 36-year-old Karen Aisha Hamidon who was reportedly assigned to recruit fighters to join the ISIS fight in Marawi.

Oct 30, 2017