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MANILA, Philippines (First published March 21, 2024; 11:40 p.m.) — Law enforcement authorities of East Timor have arrested the expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr., the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed on Thursday evening.
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has neither been discussing with her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, nor with President Marcos any of her political plans or stand on national issues.
Today, we stand united in grief and resolve. The recent ambush in Maguindanao del Sur that killed four soldiers is a stark reminder of the sacrifices of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in their unwavering commitment to protect our country from the enemies of the State.
We condemn in the strongest possible terms the act of terrorism by the Houthi rebels which led to the death of two Filipino seafarers, three injured and endangered the lives of 10 others. We offer our prayers and sincerest condolences to the families of those affected by this tragedy. Now more than ever, we need to ensure the immediate enactment of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers that will guarantee their rights in situations like this.
Senator Imee Marcos feared a rise in criminality, terrorism, arms smuggling, and widespread violence in the 2025 elections after the Philippine National Police (PNP) eased civilian ownership of high-powered firearms.
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos wants to transform Basilan – a province once wracked by violence and terrorism – into a food and fisheries center of the country.
In the wake of a deadly encounter between Philippine Army soldiers and members of the Islamic State (IS)-linked Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group (DI-MG) in Lanao del Norte, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has extended his deepest sympathies to the bereaved families of the military personnel who lost their lives.
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Three more suspected terrorists have been killed in the continuous military operations against the Islamic State-linked terror group Dawlah Islamiya in Munai, Lanao del Norte, the military reported yesterday.