Philippines wants joint naval exercise with China in Sulu Sea

Duterte made the announcement following the recent visit of three Chinese warships to Davao City.

May 2, 2017

Philippines: Two drug pushers arrested in Zamboanga Sibugay province

The suspects will be charged in court for violating a Philippine Law known as Republic Act 9165.

May 2, 2017

USAID trains Philippines scholars on case teaching methods

The scholars were chosen after a competitive selection process facilitated by STRIDE.

May 1, 2017

Philippine can now export to Indonesia at reduced cost, thanks to new shipping route

A new shipping route of the General Santos-Davao City and Bitung North Sulawesi tri-city has been initiated, which will drastically reduce the export cost.

May 1, 2017

ISIS-linked terror group rises in Philippines

The Maute Brothers Group or locally known as the Islamic State in Lanao (ISIL) is said to have links with ISIS.

Apr 30, 2017

Philippine city Zamboanga wants more catchment areas for 8,000 deportees

Zamboanga City is still struggling to help Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who became victims of the separatist rebels attack in September 2013.

Apr 30, 2017

Philippines govt distributes farming tools among separatist rebels as part of peace building programme

The negotiation started as early as 2001 when the Philippine government initiated the peace talks and invited the Malaysian government to serve as a third party facilitator.

Apr 30, 2017

Duterte's military operations kill 162 militants including pirate leader since 2016

Among those recently killed last week was Commander Muamar Askali also known as Commander Marwan, an Abu Sayyaf sub-leader known for his maritime piracy and kidnapping.

Apr 28, 2017