Martial Law

Eleven Abu Sayyaf members surrender in Basilan

Sumisip, Basilan – Eleven (11) members of the notorious bandit group Abu Sayyaf operating in Basilan province voluntarily surrendered to the joint elements of the 74th Infantry Battalion under LTC JONAS...

Palace says 8-hour truce in Marawi ‘generally peaceful’

A Malacañang official has welcomed the result of the eight-hour humanitarian pause that was observed in conflict-stricken Marawi City last Sunday in celebration of Eid'l Fitr. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the...

Reports on troops threatening Marawi women with rape unfounded — DND chief

MANILA, June 26 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana took exception to reports made by some leftist groups claiming that women in Marawi City are fearful of being...

Urban terrain, IED factor makes Marawi fight challenging — Padilla

MANILA, June 26 --- Filipino soldiers have made significant headway in clearing Marawi City of the remaining Maute Group remnants but fighting in urban terrain with an enemy well versed in...

President Duterte joins Muslim community in celebrating Eid’l Fitr, calls for national unity

President Rodrigo Duterte joined the Muslim community on Sunday, June 25, in celebrating Eid'l Fitr calling all Filipinos to unite as the country faces pressing challenges. As Muslims journey towards spiritual purification...

Former FBI chief lauds PNP, AFP effort to stop Maute group

BAGUIO CITY, June 16 -- The former head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) office in the Philippines on Friday lauded the unity and cooperation between the Philippine National Police...

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