Philippine military officers interview Indonesian nationals Sarapuddin Koni (red shirt) and Sawal Maryam at a hospital in Jolo, southern Philippines, after they escaped from Abu Sayyaf militants who had kidnapped them, Sept. 7, 2017.

Philippine Military Kills 2 Abu Sayyaf Suspects in Sulu Gunbattles

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

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi (right) speaks during a joint press conference with Netherlands Minister of Foreign Affairs Stef Blok in Beijing on June 19, 2019.

Netherlands Unveils Asia Strategy, Urges EU to Speak Out on South China Sea

2020-11-17

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

People hold signs saying “Never again to dictatorship,” as they take part in a protest against the Philippine government-ordered shutdown of broadcaster ABS-CBN, in Manila, May 8, 2020.

Freelance Journalist Slain in Encounter With Philippine Troops

2020-11-17

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

Residents of a flood-hit village near Tuguegarao, Philippines, gather to receive bags of humanitarian supplies dropped from a Philippine National Police helicopter, Nov. 16, 2020.

Philippines’ Northern Frontier Largely Remains Under Water Post-Typhoon

2020-11-16

BenarNews traveled to flooded far northern areas of Luzon Island.

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden delivers remarks in Wilmington, Delaware, Nov. 10, 2020.

Analysts: Biden Likely to Continue Tough South China Sea Policy

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

Filipinos in Rizal, a municipality east of Manila, clear mud and debris after flood waters from Typhoon Vamco receded, Nov. 13, 2020.

Philippine Typhoon Survivor: Trapped Like ‘Sardines in a Can’

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

Philippine soldiers, wounded in a clash with Abu Sayyaf militants, arrive at a military hospital in Jolo, Sulu province, March 3, 2017.

Philippine Military Kills 7 Suspected Militants in 2 Southern Raids

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

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