Will arrest of ISIS financier end terrorism in Philippines?

Police authorities said Malawani was the suspected financier of the group who collected money from business owners in Manila and remitted them to Madie Maute, the brother of Maute notorious leaders Omar and Abdullah Maute.

Oct 27, 2017

Is Russia new ally of Philippines?

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced that he will be seeking military weapons from Russia and let the Filipino soldiers operate the military weapons with Russian instruction manuals.

Oct 25, 2017

Australia sends military training teams as Philippines anticipates more terror attacks

This announcement came two days after Philippine authorities claimed that the war in Marawi just ended and the Islamic city is now under military control.

Oct 24, 2017

Agents arrest American paedophile suspect at Philippine airport

Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents are now preparing the documents for the formal filing of criminal complaint against an American pedophile suspect who was arrested at Manila airport upon his arrival from Vietnam.

Oct 23, 2017

Philippines: Can Duterte still reconcile with European Union?

The European delegation also warned that the Philippines could lose some deals with the EU if the government would not stop the killings related to illegal drugs.

Oct 22, 2017

Philippines: USAID-STRIDE taps 3 universities to promote case teaching methods

USAID-STRIDE facilitated the creation of the Mindanao Academic Case Development Consortium (MACDC) to promote case teaching methods.

Oct 20, 2017

Who will replace Southeast Asia ISIS-inspired leader?

If reports say that Dr. Mahumud Ahmad is already dead, then who will replace Isnilon Hapilon as the next ISIS-inspired leader of Southeast Asia?

Oct 19, 2017

Is ASEAN prepared for surprise terror attacks?

When close to 1,000 heavily armed militants stormed Marawi in May, it showed the world that there is an increased collaboration between and among ISIS-inspired groups in the Philippines with dead bodies believed to be of nationals of Middle East, Malaysia and Indonesia recovered. It also shows that ASEAN nations are least prepared for such terrorist attacks.

Oct 17, 2017

Duterte drug war to continue despite drop in trust rating

Neither the media criticism nor the latest poll survey rating drop can stop the Philippine's campaign against illegal drugs.

Oct 11, 2017

Philippines affirms ties with 4 ASEAN nations in Bolkiah's golden event

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte reaffirmed the country's diplomatic ties with Brunei, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia during the golden jubilee celebration of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah's accession to the state's Kingdom.

Oct 8, 2017

Destabilisation plot in Philippines looms amidst Duterte's increasing popularity

Intelligence reports were confirmed by no less than Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, Major General Restituto Padilla.

Oct 7, 2017

Philippines: USD 100k worth of illegal drugs seized from mayor's house

USD 100 thousand worth of illegal drugs (crystal meth) was confiscated at the residence of town mayor Aniceto Lopez, mayor of Maasim town in Sarangani province, in Southern Philippines.

Oct 6, 2017

Duterte reiterates foreign internet companies to enter local market

This development came as Duterte reiterated again his desire to open up the Philippine market to foreign telecommunications players.

Oct 5, 2017

Health authorities seek Mayors' intervention as HIV-AIDS rises in Philippines

The Philippines health department has sought the help of 17 mayors in Metro Manila (or National Capital Region) to help in the campaign to prevent the widespread of HIV-AIDS particularly among Filipinos.

Sep 29, 2017

US- trained Philippine marines take active step in terminating bloody war with extremists

US forces played an important role in terminating the war between Philippine and the Daesh inspired militant organization by training the Philippine Marines to defeat the extremist group.

Sep 27, 2017

Philippines reaches out to Australia as ISIS spill over begins

Maguindanao is 150 kilometers away from Marawi and is known for its several communities sympathetic to terror groups such as the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters.

Sep 16, 2017

Why are maritime terrorists victimising sailors in the Sulu Sea?

The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reported that there were 62 kidnappings with ransom held in the Sulu in 2016 alone.

Sep 10, 2017

One robber killed, three arrested by Makati City police

One of the detained, who was injured during the fire fight, was rushed to a nearby hospital.

Sep 1, 2017

Philippines: Four cops face murder charges for killing 17-year-old boy

The police officers claimed that Delos was a suspected drug courier who was armed and tried to shoot them.

Sep 1, 2017

Unidentified armed men kill 2 cops in the Philippines

Philippines government authorities have identified the two slain cops as Police officer Edgar Oba-Ob and Police Officer Ryan Cedric De Guzman.

Aug 31, 2017