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Martial law in southern Philippines: What we know

Rodrigo Duterte said that his version of the martial law would be "harsh" and similar to that under Marcos.

May 24, 2017, 12:23 PM IST

Philippines ''Rodrigo Duterte says ''I'll be harsh'' with army rule on island

The United States has since 2001 offered a bounty of $5 million for Isnilon Hapilon arrest to the military. 

May 24, 2017, 12:01 PM IST

Italian hostage released in southern Philippines

A retired Italian priest abducted six months ago in the southern Philippines by suspected Islamic militants was released today, police and the Italian government said.

Apr 09, 2016, 01:13 AM IST