12 more Abu terrorists in Basilan surrender
COTABATO CITY — Twelve more Abu Sayyaf members surrendered in Basilan on Wednesday, barely four days after soldiers and policemen killed their leader in a clash in the territorial seas of the province.
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Security officials tell senators: Philippines in safe hands
MANILA, Philippines — Officials of the country’s security agencies have given assurance that the Philippines is in safe hands in the aftermath of the bombing at Mindanao State University (MSU) that left four people dead and scores injured last Sunday, according to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri.
No need for martial law after bombing – AFP chief
MANILA, Philippines — There is no need to declare martial law following the bombing of a gymnasium in the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said yesterday.
Philippines Bombing: President Blames Militants For Killings | TIME
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine president blamed “foreign terrorists” for a bomb blast that killed four people Sunday, wounded dozens of other Catholic worshippers in the south and sparked a security alarm, including in the capital, Manila, where state forces were put on alert.
AFP validating IS hand in MSU bomb attack
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) – in coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP) – is validating claims by the Middle East-based Islamic State (IS) that it was behind the explosion that killed four people and injured 45 others attending mass on Sunday in the gymnasium of the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City, Lanao del Norte.
11 dead, scores hurt in MSU bombing
AT LEAST 11 persons were confirmed dead after a powerful explosion ripped through the gymnasium of the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City while Mass was being held Sunday.
Pope Francis prays for victims, bereaved families after Marawi bombing
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 4) – Pope Francis has offered prayers for all to have strength «to overcome every evil with good,» after the deadly bombing in Marawi City during a Catholic service on Sunday morning.
Philippine president blames foreign militants for bombing that killed 4 Christian worshippers
MANILA: The Philippine president blamed "foreign terrorists" for a bomb blast that killed four people Sunday, wounded dozens of other Catholic worshippers in the south and sparked a security alarm, including in the capital, Manila, where state forces were put on alert. The suspected bomb, which the police said was made from a mortar round, went off and hit students and teachers who attended a Mass in a gymnasium at Mindanao State University in southern Marawi city, Taha Mandangan, the security chief of the state-run campus, told The Associated Press by telephone.