SINGAPORE: Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen has offered the Singapore Armed Forces’ (SAF) assistance to counter the threat of terrorism in Philippines together with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Ministry of Defence
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Duterte seeks extension of martial law until end of year
Photo President Rodrigo Duterte Faced with the lingering threat of rebellion in Mindanao, President Duterte is seeking the extension of martial law in the troubled region until the end of the year. The President sent
Read morePhilippines acquires 2 spy planes from US
The United States will provide two Cessna 208 aircraft to aid Philippine troops fighting ISIS-inspired militant groups in Mindanao. MANILA, Philippines — Washington has offered to send two surveillance aircraft to assist the Armed Forces of
Read moreGunman dead after shooting at Resorts World Manila
MANILA: A man who fired shots inside a casino in the Philippine capital apparently killed himself on Friday (Jun 2), the national police chief said, after initially claiming police shot the assailant dead. “The lone
Read more2,000 trapped as fighting rages in Philippines city
MARAWI, Philippines: Two thousand fearful civilians were trapped on Sunday (May 28) inside a southern Philippine city where troops are battling Islamist militants, authorities said, as the death toll from almost a week of fighting
Read moreThe women behind the Philippines’ bubbling craft beer scene
The idyllic island of Palawan, in the southwest corner of the Philippines, is best known for its turquoise waters and secret lagoons. But the far-flung getaway has recently caught the eye of craft beer enthusiasts
Read moreKidnap threat at Philippine tourist hotspots
MANILA: Terrorists are planning to kidnap foreigners in tourist hotspots across the central and western Philippines, Western governments said Wednesday (May 10) following a foiled abduction attempt by Islamist militants a month ago. President Rodrigo Duterte
Read more5.6-magnitude quake hits Philippines
MANILA: A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck the centre of Mindanao island in the Philippines on Wednesday (Apr 12), the US Geological Survey said. The quake, initially reported as a 6.0-magnitude, struck at 5:21am on Wednesday (2121
Read moreSemi-permanent buildings demolished for RPTRA in North Jakarta
.The Jakarta administration demolished over 31 illegal buildings under a North Jakarta toll road on Friday to make way for the development of a child-friendly integrated public space (RPTRA) Officers from the public order agency
Read morePhilippines marshals troops in deadly anti-drug crackdown
The Philippines’ main antinarcotics agency signed an agreement with the military Tuesday to harness troops in President Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly anti-drug crackdown after he barred the national police force from carrying out the campaign to
Read moreI want to be the first senator to become world champion
MANNY PACQUIAO has been juggling his training with his new role as a Senator in the Philippines. “It took discipline to manage my time effectively,” Pacquiao said, “to balance my training camp and my Senatorial
Read moreManny Pacquiao wins Senate seat, bringing him closer to presidency
Boxing great Manny Pacquiao has won a seat in the Philippine Senate based on an unofficial count and was set to be proclaimed on Thursday with other senatorial winners, bringing him closer to a possible
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