But the southern Philippines have seen a surge in Islamist militancy in recent years and has a long history of separatist violence. Abu Sayyaf is one of the smallest and most violent jihadist groups …
China Warns Philippines To Stop ‘Illegal Provocative Activities’ In The West Philippine Sea
Instead of remaining silent to a diplomatic protest filed by the Philippines, China has responded and is accusing the Philippines of infringing on its security and sovereignty.
Two Explosions Rip Through Philippines, Killing at Least 14
Soldiers and civilians were among the dead. The explosions occurred in a town plaza and near a cathedral targeted in a suicide bombing last year.
Philippines insists on sovereign rights amid China’s claim of ‘illegal provocations’ in WPS
The Philippines on Monday insisted that it has sovereign rights over some features in the disputed West Philippine Sea after Beijing urged Manila to stop “illegal provocations” in the area.China’s …
Philippines’ COVID-19 cases top 194,000 as deaths breach 3,000
The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines leapt to 194,252 on Monday after the Department of Health (DOH) announced 4,686 new infections.Metro Manila still logged the …
At Least 14 Killed After Two Blasts Rip Through Philippines
Soldiers and civilians were among the dead. The explosions occurred in a town plaza and near a cathedral targeted in a suicide bombing last year.
At least 11 killed in bomb attacks in southern Philippines
Muslim militants allied with the Islamic State group set off a powerful motorcycle explosive followed by a suicide bombing that together killed 14 people on Monday, many of them soldiers, in the worst …
14 killed, 75 wounded in bomb attacks in south Philippines
Muslim militants allied with the Islamic State group set off a powerful motorcycle explosive followed by a suicide bombing that together killed 14 people on Monday, many of them soldiers, in the worst …
Twin bombings kill 14, injure 75 in southern Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Muslim militants allied with the Islamic State group set off a powerful motorcycle explosive followed by a suicide bombing that together killed 14 people on Monday, many of them …
Philippines Minister Accuses China Of Fabricating Sea Claims
China seized Scarborough from the Philippines in 2012 following a tense standoff. The shoal, one of the region’s richest fishing grounds, is located 240 kilometres (150 miles) west of the Philippines’ …