Philippine president vows determination against militants with alleged IS ties
MANILA, Philippines (Reuters) -- President Rodrigo Duterte vowed his determination in fighting against armed forces like the alleged Islamic State…
9 years ago
Mindanao
President Duterte open to widening scope of martial law if ISIS threat widens
(Eagle News) -- If the threat of the Islamist-inspired terrorist reaches Luzon, President Rodrigo Duterte said he might just impose…
9 years ago
Maute group beheads local police chief in Lanao del Sur town, takes Catholic priest as hostage
Islamist militants rampaging through a southern Philippine city beheaded a local police chief, President Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday, even…
9 years ago
Duterte arrives from Russia; says Maute “open defiance” prompted him to declare martial law in Mindanao
(Eagle News) -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said Maute's "open defiance" and "rebellion" prompted him to declare martial law in…
9 years ago
Surigao del Sur lawmaker says declaration of martial law in Mindanao appropriate and timely
QUEZON City, Philippines - Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel defended President Rodrigo Duterte's act of placing Mindanao under martial…
9 years ago
Martial law in Mindanao: What we know
President Rodrigo Duterte has imposed martial law on the southern region of Mindanao to combat militants who have declared allegiance to…
9 years ago
Davao Mayor Sara Duterte: City now in “hold and secure” situation
(Eagle News) -- "Hold and secure." This was how Davao Mayor Sara Duterte described the current security situation in…
9 years ago
A briefer on martial law
Below are facts you need to know about martial law. Q: When can martial law be declared? Section 18 of the 1987…
9 years ago
“No ISIS in PHL,” says PNP as gov’t forces contain Maute; tells public to be wary of terror group’s propaganda
(Eagle News) – The Philippine National Police said the situation in Marawi City is slowly dying down as government forces…
9 years ago
Senators back President Duterte’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao
(Eagle News) -- Several senators backed President Rodrigo Duterte's declaration of martial law in Mindanao, with one noting that the…
9 years ago
PHL needs modern firearms to fight ISIS, Duterte tells Putin
(Reuters) -- President Rodrigo Duterte told Russian leader Vladimir Putin late Tuesday (May 23) that the Philippines needs modern arms…
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President Duterte declares martial law in Mindanao
President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law Tuesday across Mindanao, after deadly clashes between security forces and Islamic State group-linked militants…
9 years ago
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