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Philippine troops battle Muslim militants after church blast

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered government forces to destroy the Abu Sayyaf terrorist network after the bombing last Sunday of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral in the Sulu provincial capital of Jolo that killed 22 people and wounded more than 100.

4 years ago

Are Philippine Marines getting the gear they need?

A hodgepodge of weapons on display during an international exercise in the Philippines may highlight serious supply shortfalls for Philippine Marines.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

New in 2018: The fight against ISIS evolves

The Islamic State group’s physical caliphate in Iraq and Syria has been destroyed, but the group is not defeated.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

Philippine commando video shows Marawi in ruins after liberation from ISIS

Marawi eventually was liberated by Philippine forces at the end of October, but at a tremendous cost.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

The lead-up to ISIS' campaign in the Philippines

The Philippines' defense secretary has announced an end to the ISIS siege of Marawi, but what does the militant group have planned for the region?

6 years ago

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