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Philippine troops have killed a leader of the Abu Sayyaf kidnap-for-ransom group and rescued four Indonesian hostages – one aged just 15 – who had been held for more than a year, the military said on Sunday.

Philippines Says Senior Member of Daesh-Backed Group Arrested

The Philippines military said it has arrested one of the Maute brothers, a senior member of the Daesh-backed militants it is fighting in a southern city.

13 Philippine marines killed in clash with ISIS affiliates

More than a dozen Philippine marines have been killed during a battle with ISIS-affiliated terrorists.

Philippine military verifying reports that Islamic militants killed German hostage

The Philippine military is verifying reports that Islamic militants have killed a German hostage after authorities failed to pay ransom, a military spokesman said Sunday.

Philippines president declares 'state of lawlessness,' 14 dead in explosion claimed by Abu Sayyaf

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte declared "a state of lawlessness" following an explosion that killed 14 people in Davao City.

Philippine president voices hope peace talks with rebels to continue

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday voiced hope that the peace talks with communist rebels will continue, stressing the need to usher in peace in the country.

Philippine President Duterte calls for peace with Abu Sayyaf

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte called for an end to violence during a visit to a predominantly Muslim region of the country where the Abu Sayyaf militant group is headquartered.

Philippine president accuses US of 'importing' terrorism to Middle East

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has accused the United States of importing and sowing terror to the Middle East, causing staggering violence and mayhem in that region.

Philippines vows to hold accountable Abu Sayyaf bandits who beheaded Canadian

The Philippine government vowed to bring to justice the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group responsible for the beheading of Canadian John Ridsdel.

Philippine gov't rejects demand for hostage ransom

The Philippine government will not give in to the demand of four billion pesos (85.44 million US dollars) ransom being demanded by Abu Sayyaf Group for the release of four hostages that they have abducted in a resort in southern part of the country in September, a senior government official said Wednesday.