US Embassy raises travel warning over Palawan
US Embassy warns mission personnel of kidnapping threat, as the 16th anniversary of the Dos Palmas kidnapping incident draws near.
National Security & Public Safety
Mayor Duterte: Lapanday NPA attacks “acts of terrorism”
One civilian dead in attack; Mayor Duterte condemns attack as personal insult.
IEDs explode in Tacurong City; 7 hurt
Two powerful explosions in close succession rocked Tacurong City in Sultan Kudarat between 6:45 p.m….
Abu Sayyaf clash hits Bohol tourism
Tourists cancel bookings in prime destinations following deadly clash with the Abu Sayyaf in Bohol.
Abu Sayyaf leader killed in Bohol clash
Terrorists group clashes with Philippine security forces in Bohol town; at least ten dead.
Gov’t forces face off with Abu Sayyaf in Bohol
Firefight ensues between a joint police and military team and suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf group in Barangay Napo, Inabanga in Bohol.
NPA rebel falls in Agusan del Norte
Agusan Del Norte, Philippines – A female member of the New People’s Army was killed…
AFP faces NPA harassment anew
Three military detachments were fired upon by suspected rebels.
NPA attacks Agusan del Sur community
The hostile act is considered as a violation of a humanitarian law of which the Philippine government and the NDFP are signatories.