‘Military can’t find 100 terrorists hiding in Mindanao’
The defense chief confirmed having received reports of 100 terrorists of unknown nationalities in Central Mindanao.
Military chief orders commanders to ‘take extra mile’ vs Reds, terrorists
The AFP said that from January to July 24, the military killed 95 regular NPA members in encounters, while 145 were apprehended and 5,788 surrendered. The military also killed 53 members of the kidnap and terror group Abu Sayyaf, while 24 surrendered and 12 were captured.
Indonesia ‘rehabilitated’ couple prior to Jolo suicide attack
A ranking official of the Armed Forces has also confirmed that seven foreign terrorists were training locals, including on suicide bombing, in Western Mindanao.
Jolo Cathedral holds first Mass since attacks
Amid tight security, hundreds gathered for the reconsecration of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, the seat of the Apostolic Vicariate of Jolo, nearly six months after twin blasts that killed 20 people.
US vows to work with PH vs violent extremism
This was Ambassador Kim’s reaction to reports that a Filipino, identified as 23-year-old Norman Lasuca, a Jolo, Sulu resident, was one of two suicide bombers who killed six people and wounded 22 others in Indanan town on June 28.