Over 60 nabbed in Eastern Mindanao since imposition of martial law
June 16, 2017
More than 60 individuals, including the supporters and members of Islamic State-linked Maute terrorist group, were arrested in Eastern Mindanao since martial law was declared in Southern Philippines on May 23. Brig. Gen. Gilbert Gapay, martial law spokesman in Eastern Mindanao Command (EMC),
Duterte regularly giving guidance to security officials despite absence in public eye – Padilla
June 16, 2017
Despite being absent in the public eye for the past days, President Rodrigo Duterte has continued to give guidance to the government security officials, particularly in relation to the Marawi crisis, military spokesman said on Friday. In “Mindanao Hour” briefing
AFP: Some Maute remnants could have slipped Marawi, but no capability to sow terror
June 16, 2017
The Philippine military said on Friday that there could be Islamic State-linked Maute Terror Group members who could have escaped from war-zone Marawi City. But Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla Jr., military spokesman, assured that Maute remnants, wherever they are now,
Military reiterates importance of martial law amid Supreme Court’s ruling on the matter soon
June 16, 2017
The Armed Forces of the Philippines reiterated on Friday the importance of placing the whole of Mindanao under martial law amid the decision soon of the Supreme Court on the petitions against it. In the “Mindanao Hour” briefing, Brig. Gen.
SC ends oral arguments with closed door session
June 15, 2017
Behind closed doors, President Rodrigo Duterte’s administrator and implementor of martial law on Thursday appeared before the Supreme Court to say why Mindanao has been placed under martial law. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, the martial law administrator, and Armed Forces
Marawi “remains a dangerous place” despite containing terrorists in 4 barangays
June 15, 2017
Marawi City remains a dangerous place although the military claimed the terrorist group is contained in four barangays. “As was previously mentioned, the area of Marawi still remains a dangerous place because of the existence of snipers in certain areas
Palace downplays WEF report ranking PH as 11th most dangerous place for tourists
June 15, 2017
Malacanang downplayed on Thursday a World Economic Forum report ranking the Philippines as the 11th most dangerous place for tourists. Safety and security where the Philippines ranked 126th out of 136 countries is one of the 14 pillars under the
Philippine gov’t condoles with London tower fire victims
June 15, 2017
The Philippine government has expressed sympathies to the families of those who perished in the Grenfell Tower fire in London. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella, in a press briefing on Thursday, said the Philippine Embassy in London has been closely monitoring
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