MANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) will reinforce the operation of the Amai Pakpak Medical Center in Marawi, Lanao del Sur as part of government efforts to prepare for…
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Surrendering Maute Group bandits to be spared
MANILA — With fighting in Marawi City expected to end soon, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Thursday said lives of surrendering Maute Group terrorists will be spared. He made this…
Marawi conflict could be over in 3 days: Lorenzana
MANILA — Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Wednesday expressed confidence that clashes between government troops and the Maute terrorist group in Marawi City could be over before September ends. In…
4 more hostages rescued in Marawi
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The military on Monday presented four more rescued hostages as government troops continue to close in on the Islamic State for Iraq and Syria (ISIS)-inspired Maute group…
Gov’t won’t allow formation of armed groups: Palace
MANILA — Malacañang on Wednesday said the government will not allow the formation of armed groups seeking to rectify perceived wrongs or issue demands to the government. “The government does not…
Hapilon still trapped in Marawi: AFP
MANILA — Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon is reportedly still trapped inside Marawi City, AFP Chief-of-Staff Gen. Eduardo Año said in a briefing late Monday. “He is still inside the…
8 dead, 52 wounded in Marawi clash
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Eight fighters, including five Maute group members and three soldiers, were killed while 52 others were wounded as fighting continues in Marawi City, a military official…
Troops recover 6 more skeletal remains in Marawi battle zone
MARAWI CITY — Government troops recovered six more skeletal remains in the battle zone here, bringing the total number of civilians killed in the ongoing fighting to 55 in this…
Remains of 6 civilians executed by Mautes found
MARAWI CITY, Philippines — A military official on Thursday announced government troops have discovered six remains in one of the execution sites of the Maute group and Abu Sayyaf bandits…
Only Pres. Duterte can request extension of martial law — Pimentel
MANILA — Only Pres. Rodrigo Duterte can request for an extension of martial law in Mindanao, Senate Pres. Aquilino Pimentel III said in response to House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez’s proposed…
DND confirms Aussie assistance in Marawi City conflict
MANILA — Australia will be providing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) support to the Philippine military — in the form of two AP-3C Orion aircraft — as fighting with the…
Marine losses in Marawi clearing ops painful but only a temporary setback –AFP
MANILA — Even as it praised the heroism and dedication of the 13 Marine troopers killed and 40 others wounded in the clearing operations in Marawi City Friday, the…
16 soldiers hurt as troops, Maute clash
MARAWI CITY — Sixteen soldiers were wounded in fresh fighting between government troops and Maute Group Friday. The wounded Marine soldiers were transported from Marawi to a medical facility in…
Gov’t, MILF plan another rescue of trapped civilians in Marawi
MARAWI CITY — Government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peacekeepers are working on another truce between the military and the Maute group to allow the rescue of at least…
Authorities apprehend elder Maute, family at Davao City checkpoint
DAVAO CITY — Task Force Davao and Davao City Police intercepted an elder member of the Maute Group and his family at the Sirawan checkpoint in Davao City Tuesday morning,…
Captive priest could be under duress – AFP spokesperson
MANILA –Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Brig, Gen. Restituto Padilla expressed the possibility that the Marawi City vicar general, Father Teresito “Chito” Suganob, was under duress when he…
AFP: Foreign terrorists in Marawi clash into illegal drug trade
DAVAO CITY — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Spokesperson Restituto Padilla on Saturday confirmed that foreign terrorists were among those who aided the Maute Group in the siege of…
HELPING HAND
Members of the Lope Volunteers Support Group hand over water and food to the evacuees from Marawi City at East Poblacion in Balo-i,Lanao del Norte. Residents of Marawi City evacuate…
Laoag diocese calls for prayer for Marawi
LAOAG CITY —The Diocese of Laoag is calling on the faithful to pray for the resolution of the crisis in Marawi City. President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law in Mindanao…
Duterte arrives in Misamis Oriental airport
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – President Rodrigo Duterte arrived at the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental at around noon Friday on a visit to Iligan City. Duterte is reportedly set…