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Philippine President Blames Unexploded Ordnance for Slow Rebuilding of Marawi 2020-10-20

“We had to destroy it because it was the only way to put down the enemy,” Rodrigo Duterte said of Marawi.

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Philippines Eases COVID-19 Hotel Restrictions, Foreign Travel Ban 2020-10-21

The tourism secretary has agreed to reopen lodgings as long as operators comply with safety guidelines.

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Philippines: Typhoon Molave Forces Thousands from their Homes 2020-10-26

Storm packed sustained winds of up to 77 mph before leaving landmass on Monday afternoon.

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Philippine Fishermen: Basing Coast Guard Ships in Western Pacific is Washington’s Right 2020-10-26

However, the move may escalate tensions in the fraught South China Sea region that could affect fishermen, they add.

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China Lurks around South China Sea Features for Months on End 2020-10-26

Beijing has sent ships to the Scarborough Shoal in Philippine waters.

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Philippine Military Chief Meets Muslim Leaders about His Statement on Islamic Schools 2020-10-26

Gen. Gilbert Gapay said madrassas don’t radicalize, but some extremist elements want to infiltrate them to spread hate.

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Senate Bill to Declare Holiday Honoring Late Dictator Angers Filipinos 2020-10-27

Survivors of the regime of Ferdinand E. Marcos and rights advocates call legislation “perpetuation of historical lies.”

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Philippine National Security Adviser: Communist Rebels Remerge as Top Threat 2020-10-28

The government seeks billions in cash to rehabilitate villages freed from communist influence.

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Abu Sayyaf Leader in Basilan Killed, Philippine Military Says 2020-10-30

Authorities blamed Furuji Indama for suicide bombing that killed 11 people in July 2018.

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Philippines Battered by Year’s Strongest Typhoon 2020-11-01

Widespread damage and flooding reported from super Typhoon Goni, but limited casualties so far.

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Philippines Takes Stock of Damage from Super Typhoon Goni 2020-11-02

Thousands of homes were destroyed and at least 20 people died in the Bicol region.

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Philippine Military Kills 7 Abu Sayyaf Suspects in High Seas Shootout 2020-11-03

Authorities identified two of them as relatives of the mastermind of a suicide attack in Jolo.

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Analysts: Philippine President Talks Big but Underperforms in Combating Graft 2020-11-03

Rooting out government corruption was one of Rodrigo Duterte’s main electoral pledges in 2016.

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Philippines: South China Sea Exploration Can Proceed Without Beijing 2020-11-04

In October, President Rodrigo Duterte lifted a six-year ban on oil and gas exploration in Philippine-claimed waters.

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Philippines: Security Forces Kill Islamic State Suspect, Foil Bomb Plot 2020-11-05

The dead man was identified as leader of a group responsible for a 2018 bombing.

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Small Chinese Islets in South China Sea Show New Construction 2020-11-05

New buildings, a potential helipad and vegetation have shown up on satellite images.

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Philippine Police Investigate Killing of Drug Suspect in Hospital Bed 2020-11-06

Vincent Adia was stabilized for three bullet wounds when a gunman finished him off.

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New Law Would Let Chinese Coast Guard Use Weapons in South China Sea 2020-11-06

Legislation is “designed to intimidate,” according to an expert from the U.S. Naval war College.

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Main Philippine Prison Scene of Second Deadly Riot in a Month 2020-11-09

Authorities quelled latest uprising at New Bilibid Prison after fighting broke out between rival gangs.

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Philippine Forces Kill Suspect in 2016 Abu Sayyaf Abduction of Indonesians 2020-11-09

Meanwhile, four of five Indonesians kidnapped by the suspected Islamic State-linked militant group in January still remain captive.

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Gunmen on Motorbike Kill Philippine Radio Journalist 2020-11-10

Victim Virgilio Maganes, 62, had survived an attack on him four years ago.

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Philippine Economy Shrank by 11.5 percent in Third Quarter 2020-11-10

Economic managers express optimism that “the worst is over for the country.”

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Philippine Lawyer Kills Manila Judge in Murder-Suicide 2020-11-11

The suspect was an attorney and court clerk who apparently had recovered from COVID-19, authorities said.

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Philippines Delays Decision on Defense Pact with US by Another 6 Months 2020-11-11

Philippine foreign secretary credits both countries for renewed stability in South China Sea region.

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Rains from Typhoon Vamco (Ulysses) Flood Manila Capital Region 2020-11-12

Rescuers saved people trapped on rooftops as water levels rose to 15 feet.

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Philippine Military Kills 7 Suspected Militants in 2 Southern Raids 2020-11-13

Officials identified one of the suspects as a top Islamic State lieutenant.

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Philippine Typhoon Survivor: Trapped Like ‘Sardines in a Can’ 2020-11-13

Typhoon Vamco (Ulysses) inundated many parts of the Philippine capital region and left dozens dead.

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Analysts: Biden Likely to Continue Tough South China Sea Policy 2020-11-13

The National Security Strategy is to be released within 150 days of the Jan. 20 inauguration.

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Philippines’ Northern Frontier Largely Remains Under Water Post-Typhoon 2020-11-16

BenarNews traveled to flooded far northern areas of Luzon Island.

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Freelance Journalist Slain in Encounter With Philippine Troops 2020-11-17

Ronnie Villamor was the second Filipino reporter killed in less than week.

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