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Notorious ASG leader and bomb expert killed in clash with government forces in Basilan | A notorious Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) leader and bomb expert, Mudzrimar “Mundi” Sawadjaan, was killed in a clash with government troops in Basilan province. Sawadjaan, who had perpetrated several atrocities including suicide bombings, was intercepted while attempting to leave for Sulu. The neutralization of Sawadjaan brings justice to the hundreds of victims of his atrocities. Joint Task Force (JTF)-Orion and 101st Infantry Brigade are commended for their relentless efforts in keeping Basilan peaceful and...

ZAMBOANGA CITY: A notorious Abu Sayyaf leader and bombmaker blamed for deadly attacks in southern Philippines had been killed while trying to evade military operations in Basilan, about 17 nautical miles from here.

AT LEAST 11 persons were confirmed dead after a powerful explosion ripped through the gymnasium of the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City while Mass was being held Sunday.

DAVAO CITY–The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) reported that inflation in the region dropped more than one percentage point compared to its previous month high of 6.4 percent. According to the PSA, inflation rate in the Barmm dropped to 5.5 percent in…

Saints and Lattes-Letran sets out for a make-or-break shot at the playoffs as it faces Coast Guard at the close of the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference eliminations at the Paco Arena in Manila on Friday. The Saints Spikers hope to ride the momentum of their tough five-set escape over the…