Philippines’ Pacquiao shocked at Islamic militant kidnap claim
MANILA , Philippines (AFP) -- Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao expressed shock Thursday at President Benigno Aquino's claim that Islamic…
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Updated: Philippines’ Aquino vows to ‘neutralise’ Abu Sayyaf kidnappers
MANILA,Philippines (AFP) -- Philippine President Benigno Aquino vowed Wednesday to launch a military assault aimed at "neutralising" Abu Sayyaf Islamic militants…
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Timeline of Abu Sayyaf militant group in Philippines
MANILA,Philippines (AFP) -- The Abu Sayyaf Islamic militant group has terrorized the southern Philippines and nearby areas with a trail…
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Islamists behead Canadian hostage in Philippines
by Cecil MORELLA Islamic militants in the Philippines have beheaded a Canadian hostage, sparking fears for more than 20 others…
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Philippines: Five things to know about the Abu Sayyaf
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- Abu Sayyaf, an Islamic militant group from the southern Philippines notorious for abducting foreigners, beheaded a Canadian…
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China to build on disputed Scarborough Shoal this year: report
BEIJING, Chia (AFP) -- Beijing will start construction on a South China Sea islet within the Philippines' claimed exclusive economic…
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Philippines not pressuring China over arbitration of maritime disputes, says Palace official
MANILA, April 25 - A Palace official on Sunday denied that the Philippines is trying to pressure China over an arbitration…
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Filipino presidential candidates face off in last televised debate ahead of the poll
(REUTERS) -- Five Filipino presidential candidates took the stage and answered a range of questions on issues, including the…
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China could build nuclear plants for South China Sea, paper says
(Reuters) China is getting closer to building maritime nuclear power platforms that could one day to used to support Chinese…
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AFP Chief of Staff Iriberri retires today
After nine months of serving as the highest ranking officer of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, General Hernando Iriberri…
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Indonesia calls for joint regional maritime patrols after kidnappings
Indonesia has called for joint maritime patrols with the Philippines and Malaysia, after a spate of kidnappings in waters near…
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Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia irons out joint maritime patrol
QUEZON City, Philippines - The Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia are ironing out the details for the establishment of a joint…
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