14 killed in S. Philippines conflict

October 28, 2008

One soldier and 13 separatist rebels were killed on Monday in a five-hour encounter in the southern Philippine province of Maguindanao, a military official said.The soldier was killed in the encounter between government troops and some members of the Moro … Read more

Minda refugee crisis ‘grim’, says UN

October 5, 2008

DATU PIANG, Maguindanao - The United Nations food agency has said the humanitarian situation in Read more

7 soldiers killed in S. Philippines clashes

September 30, 2008

Seven soldiers were killed and 12 others wounded in Monday’s clashes with some members of the Read more

Philippines beefs up troops in rebel fight

September 25, 2008

More troops have been sent to central Mindanao in the Philippines to head off rebel attacks, military Read more

Troops overrun Muslim rebel camp in southern Philippines

September 14, 2008

Philippine troops backed by artillery overran a Muslim rebel base in the restive south on Sunday after heavy fighting, Read more

Doctor rescued from kidnapers

September 7, 2008

GENERAL SANTOS CITY- Policemen backed by army soldiers rescued a kidnapped doctor after killing one of her captors in Mindanao, officials said. Three gunmen seized Dr. Milagros Yap outside Read more