COTABATO CITY—The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) is setting aside P4 billion for poverty alleviation programs, which an official said should help keep the youth off extremism. The post P4B eyed to keep youth off extremism appeared first ... [Read entire story]
AFP’s ‘innovative’ security plan aims to crush terror groups in 6 months
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) aims to significantly reduce the strength of terrorist groups in six months’ time with its newly-launched security strategy. The post AFP’s ‘innovative’ security plan aims to crush terror groups in 6 months ... [Read entire story]
PNP to Nazarene devotees: Fear no terrorists, have faith in God
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa advised the millions of devotees who will attend the Black Nazarene procession not to be cowed by terrorists who might attempt to launch an attack during the Jan. 9 event ... [Read entire story]
Abu Sayyaf mocks Duterte call for halt to kidnapping
The local terror group Abu Sayyaf mocked President Duterte’s appeal for the bandits to take a holiday break from their criminal activities for a peaceful Christmas season, snatching four more victims off Sulu province. The post Abu Sayyaf mocks ... [Read entire story]
Duterte ‘considering’ talks with Maute group—Palace exec
President Rodrigo Duterte is “considering” talks with ISIS-linked Maute group, who is currently engaged in a firefight with state forces in Lanao del Sur. The post Duterte ‘considering’ talks with Maute group—Palace exec appeared first on Inquirer ... [Read entire story]
Abus kidnap German man in Tawi-tawi
ZAMBOANGA CITY—The Sulu-based Abu Sayyaf claimed that it was holding hostage a 70-year old German national, weeks after the bandit group released a Norwegian hostage apparently upon payment of a hefty ransom. The post Abus kidnap German man in ... [Read entire story]
Malaysian terror suspect nabbed
A Malaysian terror suspect has been arrested in Maluso town reportedly while about to flee the country via the so-called backdoor, a military official said on Wednesday. The post Malaysian terror suspect nabbed appeared first on Inquirer News. Read ... [Read entire story]
Sayyaf men ‘can reach as far as Metro Manila,’ warns Dela Rosa
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has admitted that the Mindanao-based Abu Sayyaf terrorists are travelling from one province to another and even reaching as far as Metro Manila. The post Sayyaf men ‘can ... [Read entire story]
Cebu cops on alert for terror group
CEBU CITY—Cebuanos have been advised to be vigilant after the police received reports that from four to six members of the Abu Sayyaf arrived in the city over the weekend. The post Cebu cops on alert for terror group appeared first on Inquirer News. ... [Read entire story]
‘Abus high in battle’
The Abu Sayyaf terror group is believed to be using illegal drugs to lure new recruits and to fund its operations, the military said on Thursday. The post ‘Abus high in battle’ appeared first on Inquirer News. Read entire story. Source: ... [Read entire story]
Kristia was a dedicated nurse, says mayor
DAVAO CITY—For Mayor Sara Duterte, the death of nurse Kristia Gaile Bisnon in Friday’s bombing at a night market here came as a shock. The post Kristia was a dedicated nurse, says mayor appeared first on Inquirer News. Read entire story. ... [Read entire story]
MILF, MNLF urged to help fight Abus
INSTEAD of using mercenaries to finally eradicate the Abu Sayyaf, an opposition lawmaker has called on the Moro National Liberation Front and Moro Islamic Liberation Front to show “goodwill” and help the government in its campaign against the terror ... [Read entire story]
Police searching for 3 people in deadly Davao explosion
Police on Sunday were searching for three people wanted for questioning over the bombing of a night market in President Rodrigo Duterte's home town blamed on a notorious group of Islamic militants. The post Police searching for 3 people in deadly ... [Read entire story]
Lawmakers want clarification of Duterte declaration
WHILE they do not expect the decree to inhibit civil rights, several senators on Saturday sought clarification on President Duterte’s declaration of a state of lawlessness over the entire country in the wake of the deadly bombing on Friday night in ... [Read entire story]
Army pours troops into pursuit; Abus ready for ‘last war’
The number of Philippine troops running after the Abu Sayyaf in the southern island province of Sulu is expected to swell to about 9,000 by next week, the Armed Forces said on Thursday, amid taunts by the ruthless kidnap-for-ransom group that it was ... [Read entire story]
21 Abu bandits killed in clashes
ZAMBOANGA CITY—Three leaders of the Abu Sayyaf bandit group and 18 followers have been killed in two days of clashes with government troops, the military reported on Sunday. The post 21 Abu bandits killed in clashes appeared first on Inquirer News. ... [Read entire story]
Group said to be IS calls for war vs non-Muslims in new video
An extremist group believed to be the Islamic State has released a new propaganda video. The post Group said to be IS calls for war vs non-Muslims in new video appeared first on Inquirer News. Read entire story. Source: Inquirer News » ... [Read entire story]
‘Tit for tat’: Lacson wants ASG kidnapped or killed
“Kidnap them back or kill them,” was Senator-elect Panfilo Lacson’s proposed solution on how the incoming administration of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte should deal with the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). The post ‘Tit for tat’: Lacson wants ASG ... [Read entire story]
Aquino cancels event appearance as gov’t verifies Sayyaf hostage’s death
President Benigno Aquino III on Monday decided not to attend a business event following the reported execution of a Canadian national held by the Abu Sayyaf, Malacañang said. The post Aquino cancels event appearance as gov’t verifies Sayyaf hostage’s ... [Read entire story]
Abu Sayyaf camp falls
The military scored a small victory against the notorious kidnap-for-ransom terrorist cell Abu Sayyaf on Wednesday, as troops seized one of the group’s encampments in Sulu province. The post Abu Sayyaf camp falls appeared first on Inquirer News. ... [Read entire story]
Abu Sayyaf frees Chinese woman after two-year captivity
Abu Sayyaf bandits freed a Chinese woman they kidnapped nearly two years ago from Basilan. The post Abu Sayyaf frees Chinese woman after two-year captivity appeared first on Inquirer News. Read entire story. Source: Inquirer News » Terrorism^ ... [Read entire story]
Sayyaf’s brutal image precedes that of IS group
THE beheading of a Canadian hostage by the Abu Sayyaf in the southern Philippines turned the spotlight back on the small band of Muslim militants whose brutal reputation precedes that of the Islamic State group, which they now idolize. The post ... [Read entire story]