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NPA rebels slain in Quezon encounter
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Quezon, Philippines – Last Thursday, 30 March 2017, a firefight resulted in the death of 10 New People’s Army (NPA) rebels and two soldiers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Troops from the 80th Infantry Battalion (IB) of the Philippine Army were on a combat operation and caught up with…
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Davao police official detained for attempted Abu Sayyaf rescue
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A police official and her companions have been detained under suspicion of collusion with members of the Abu Sayyaf Group currently at large in Bohol. Clarin, Bohol — A police official and her companions have been detained under suspicion of collusion with members of the Abu Sayyaf Group currently…
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Fire, toppled tower cause heavy traffic in SLEX
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Muntinlupa residential area fire causes heavy traffic and disruption.
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Abu Sayyaf manhunt ongoing in Bohol
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Investigations underway for local residents’ possible collusion with the terrorist group.
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IEDs explode in Tacurong City; 7 hurt
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Two powerful explosions in close succession rocked Tacurong City in Sultan Kudarat between 6:45 p.m. and 7:10 p.m. on 17 April 2017, leaving at least seven people—mostly government security forces—hurt. The first explosion reportedly originated from the restroom of Dragon Mart, located along the national highway in Brgy. New Isabela.…
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Abu Sayyaf clash hits Bohol tourism
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Tourists cancel bookings in prime destinations following deadly clash with the Abu Sayyaf in Bohol.
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Abu Sayyaf leader killed in Bohol clash
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Terrorists group clashes with Philippine security forces in Bohol town; at least ten dead.
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Gov’t forces face off with Abu Sayyaf in Bohol
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Firefight ensues between a joint police and military team and suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf group in Barangay Napo, Inabanga in Bohol.