Philippines News

Grenade attack kills 3 in Philippines

AP - Wednesday, October 21

ZAMBOANGA, Philippines - An army commander says three people have died in a grenade blast in a southern Philippine city hall filled with villagers registering to vote in next year's general elections. More »

  • Estrada says he wants war in Philippines

    Estrada says he wants war in Philippines

    AFP - Wednesday, October 21

    MANILA (AFP) - - Former Philippine leader Joseph Estrada vowed Tuesday to launch an all-out war to end decades of deadly Muslim and communist insurgencies should he be re-elected as president next year.

  • Philippines starts evacuation ahead of new typhoon

    Reuters - Tuesday, October 20

    MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines began evacuating thousands of people in northern areas prone to floods and landslides on Tuesday ahead of a powerful typhoon that has gained strength over the Pacific, officials said.

  • Suspected extremists abduct Philippine school head

    Suspected extremists abduct Philippine school head

    AFP - Tuesday, October 20

    ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP) - - Suspected Muslim extremists abducted a school principal on the southern Philippine island of Jolo, scene of the recent killing of two US soldiers, a military spokesman said on Tuesday.

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