Catholic bishops urge Maute Group to release Marawi priest, parishoners

May 24, 2017

The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) called on the Maute Group to release a priest and several parishioners at a church in Marawi City, Archbishop Socrates Villegas, CBCP president, said in a statement on Wednesday to the  Maute

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Congress will wait for Duterte’s report on why he declared martial law in Mindanao

May 24, 2017

Leaders of both Houses of Congress said on Wednesday will be waiting for President Rodrigo Duterte’s report on declaring martial law in Mindanao. In a statement at the Senate website, Senate President Aquilino Pimentel said:”As provided by the Constitution, we

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DFA said martial law “necessary”, US Embassy “following the situation”

May 24, 2017

The Department of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday said President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to put the entire Mindanao region under martial law was “necessary” to suppress “lawless violence” and “rebellion.” Duterte, who was on an official visit to Russia, declared martial

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Duterte “happy” to talk with Putin despite cutting short trip to Russia

May 24, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday he was “happy” that he was able to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin despite cutting short his official visit to Moscow due to the conflict going on in Mindanao. Duterte had a bilateral

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Duterte to be harsh vs terrorists with martial law declaration

May 24, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday that he would be harsh against terrorists with his declaration of martial law in Mindanao. In an interview before leaving Russia where he cut short his official visit, Duterte said the martial law that

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Duterte urges residents to “take all precautions”

May 23, 2017

“Take all precaution, cooperate with authorities and stay calm.” This was the message of Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella Tuesday night as fighting between government forces and the Maute Group raged in Marawi City. A member of the government force was

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Duterte’s trip to Russia timely – envoy

May 23, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte’s official trip to Russia is timely as Russia is shifting its interest to Asia, the Philippines’ envoy in Moscow said on Tuesday. “Timing is pretty good. Philippine pivot meets Russian rebalance. Again, in coincidence ends meeting up

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One soldier killed, eight wounded as fighting between gov’t forces and Maute Group rages

May 23, 2017

One soldier died and eight were wounded as government forces battled around 15 Maute Group members in Marawi City on Tuesday afternoon and the military said fighting with these armed group is continuing late in the evening. “Our operation is

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