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In a new policy document, the country describes its strategy for the Indo-Pacific region as a “unique Dutch vision.”

A third alleged member of militant group was captured hours earlier, police officials reported.

National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien visits Philippines, hands over $18M in U.S. military weaponry.

Robert O’Brien said Washington would help defend Philippine interests in South China Sea.

Slain woman’s family accuses forces of desecrating her body.

Abraham Abad Abdulrahman and others were blamed for New Year’s Eve attack that killed two.

“You are co-conspirators, you’re a communist,” President Duterte said of Congressman Carlos Zarate and his party.

A bomb maker for the New People’s Army was among those slain during raid in South Cotabato.

In the spirit of Christmas, the Armed Forced of the Philippines traditionally observe a ceasefire – but not this year.

The pandemic and IS-linked militants have stalled reforms, Murad Ebrahim, head of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority, tells BenarNews.

Among them is one who participated in high-profile abductions and executions of foreigners, the military says.

Congress would also have to agree to lengthen the term of the government in Mindanao.

Approval for the procedure usually comes from mothers, grandmothers or aunts, study finds.

Christopher Miller is third senior U.S. official to visit Southeast Asia recently to campaign for freedom of navigation.

Suspect was also in touch with leader of BIFF extremists in the Muslim south, police say.

Arrest is part of “epidemic of state terrorism and repression,” local rights group says on Human Rights Day.

Cotabato City’s mayor reportedly receives death threat for opposing inclusion in Mindanao.

Damning report by ICC prosecutor’s office adds to pressure against President Rodrigo Duterte.

Leader of transitional authority in autonomous region assures Cotabato citizens that his government will safeguard them from militant attacks.

Physician Mary Rose Sancelan was on a kill list allegedly drawn up by an anti-communist group.

Al-Shabaab operative had trained in the Philippines as a pilot to prepare for terror attack in United States, authorities say.

“Virus is still here and we should remain cautious and vigilant,” officials say.

The move comes after a prominent doctor accused of having links to communist rebels was shot dead.

But Manila never intended to break away from traditional ally Washington, analysts say.

Jonel Nuezca, who was off-duty when he allegedly killed the victims at close range, has surrendered.

Traffic enforcer Ramiro Hinojas dresses up as Father Christmas while directing traffic in the city.

The move by Manila follows the emergence of a more aggressive COVID-19 strain found in British territory.

But no vaccines have been authorized for use, the food and drug agency says.

Meanwhile, Indonesia has barred almost all foreigners from entering the country for two weeks, starting Jan. 1.

But unlike in the 1980s, the military is prepared to foil any attacks, defense secretary says.