Sulu residents led cops to lair of woman tagged as `terrorist'
COTABATO CITY — The support of Muslim clerics in Sulu helped government operatives arrest the most wanted terrorist in the Bangsamoro region, linked to transnational terror groups.
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Non-Muslim Soldiers fixing dilapidated mosque, school building
COTABATO CITY— Army units led by non-Muslims and Moro stakeholders have fused ranks to rehabilitate an old dilapidated mosque and an adjoining Islamic school building in Barangay Gawang in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur.
Basilan’s Lamitan City declared 'Abu Sayyaf-free'
COTABATO CITY — The police, military and local executives on Tuesday declared Lamitan City in Basilan free from the presence of the Abu Sayyaf that once had members in some of its 45 barangays, now touted as the new investment hubs in the island province.
Philippines, Japan, US, Canada navies in joint sail
MANILA, Philippines — Naval forces of the Philippines, Japan, the United States and Canada embarked on a joint sail in the South China Sea on Sunday in reaffirmation of their commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Largest bastion of Abu Sayyaf in Basilan now 'peace zone'
COTABATO CITY — What was touted as the largest bastion of the Abu Sayyaf in Basilan, birthplace of its leader who was killed during their 2017 siege of Marawi City, is now a "peace zone," cleared from the presence of terrorists fomenting hatred for non-Muslims.
Marcos holds command conference with Navy
MANILA, Philippines — Days after keynoting a regional defense and security summit in Singapore, President Marcos met yesterday with the Navy’s top brass for an update on the implementation of a program to enhance military capability to protect the country’s territory and exclusive economic zone.
Marcos, AFP discuss marine defense
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos and military officials tackled the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept during a command conference at Malacañang on Tuesday.
Marcos, security officials eye stronger air force
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos and security officials yesterday tackled programs aimed at strengthening the capabilities of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) amid simmering tensions with Beijing.
Army gets 5-hectare land for new Basilan camp
COTABATO CITY — The Lamitan City government on Tuesday donated to the Philippine Army a five-hectare land for a camp as part of its security and economic thrust for its 45 constituent barangays.