Suspect in MSU bombing arrested
MANILA, Philippines: A suspect in the bombing of the Mindanao State University (SU) in Marawi City has been arrested, a spokesman for the Armed Forces of the Philippines told The Manila Times.
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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.
IS hand seen in MSU bombing
MANILA, Philippines: Terrorist group IS (Islamic State) is suspected to be behind the bombing at the Mindanao State University gym which killed four people and injured scores during a Catholic service on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Monday.
PH, US, Japan, Australia hold defense talks
Officials of the Philippines, United States, Japan and Australia gathered in Tokyo to discuss «regional issues of common interest and more opportunities to expand cooperation» among the four allied partners.
Chinese jets shadow Philippine aircraft in West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines — Aircraft from China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) shadowed Philippine aircraft that participated in the joint Philippine-Australia drills in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) over the weekend, according to Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr.
Philippines, US sea patrols underway
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the United States yesterday launched their first-ever joint patrols in the West Philippine Sea amid a strengthening of ties between the two nations in the face of China’s growing belligerence in asserting its maritime claims.
PNP deploys vehicles to help stranded commuters
The Philippine National Police deployed over 900 vehicles nationwide to assist passengers affected by the transport strike led by the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide (Piston) that started on Monday, November 20, 2023.
