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The vote caps a tumultuous peace effort by the government in Manila and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. (Photo:File)

Filipino Muslims vote on autonomy after long peace effort

Muslims in the southern Philippines voted on Monday in a referendum on a new autonomous region.

21 Jan 2019 3:51 PM

The army previously set a target of Sunday to end the fighting in Marawi, which it said has killed more than 1,000 people. (Photo: AP)

Philippine Army: Battle for Marawi city to end soon, over 800 militants killed

Large parts of Marawi have been left resembling devastated cities in war-torn Syria and Iraq.

15 Oct 2017 6:15 PM

Abu Sayyaf gunmen displaying their weapons in the jungles of the Philippines. (Photo: AFP)

Philippine: Suspected Abu Sayyaf gunmen abducted 4 workers in school

About 20 militants barged into a grade school compound in Sulu province's Patikul town shortly after midnight Saturday.

16 Jul 2017 12:13 PM

More than 460 people have been killed since the battle for Marawi began on May 23, including 82 members of the security forces and 44 civilians. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Unarmed, with little protection, Filipino ‘suicide squad’ saves people from ISIS

Fishermen, farmers, students, and small business owners, mostly from Marawi, are among those who have volunteered for rescue missions.

03 Jul 2017 4:04 PM

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. (Photo: AP)

President Duterte pledges to rebuild ISIS-infested Philippines city

The declaration of martial law is the subject of petitions at the Supreme Court questioning the necessity and factual basis for it.

21 Jun 2017 2:53 PM

Soldiers ride a military vehicle on the outskirts of Marawi city, southern Philippines. The Philippine military says 13 marines have been killed in fierce fighting with Muslim militants who have laid siege to southern Marawi city. (Photo: AP)

13 Philippine marines killed in gunbattles with Islamist militants in Marawi

The fresh casualties brought to 58 the number of government troops killed in the fighting, Lieutenant Colonel Jo-ar Herrera said.

10 Jun 2017 1:26 PM

Smoke rises after aerial bombings by Philippine Air Force planes on Islamist militant positions in Marawi, on the southern island of Mindanao. (Photo: AFP)

Long battle feared as militants hold on in Philippine city

Two weeks after gunmen waving black flags of the Islamic State (ISIS) group rampaged through the Muslim city of Marawi.

08 Jun 2017 1:52 AM

Philippines: Military airstrike kills 11 soldiers, 7 injured in 'friendly fire'

Military spokesman Brig Gen Restituto Padilla said a Marchetti S-211 jet was on a bombing run over militant positions in Marawi city.

01 Jun 2017 9:39 AM

Philippine Marine Maj. Rowan Rimas talks to reporters amid a display of recovered high-powered firearms, ammunitions, communications equipment, uniforms and black ISIS-style flags from Muslim militants Tuesday in Marawi city southern Philippines. (Photo: AP)

Philippines: 129 people, including 89 extremists dead in clashes

Military spokesman Restituto Padilla said that 960 civilians have been rescued, and an estimated 1,000 residents remain trapped in Marawi.

31 May 2017 2:29 PM

The city of Marawi, home to some 200,000 people, has been under siege by IS-linked militants since a government raid on a suspected hideout of Isnilon Hapilon. (Photo: AP/File)

Philippine President Duterte warns of 'contamination' by Islamic State group

The raid went awry and gunmen swept through the streets, fending off government forces and taking over large parts of the city.

26 May 2017 8:56 PM

Armed men attack Philippines jail, free scores of prisoners

A two-hour long firefight broke out when more than 100 armed men attacked the jail, giving the inmates an opportunity to escape.

04 Jan 2017 9:07 AM

US is trying to warm up to Duterte after his outburst

The pact has helped the Philippines contain a violent Muslim insurgency in the south.

19 Dec 2016 2:24 AM

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