The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reported that the city of Butig in Lanao del Sur was for «100-percent cleared» of Maute Group terrorists.
An improvised explosion device exploded blew up near the Presidential car, in which a detachment of bodyguard arrived in Marawi City in the southern Philippines before Rodrigo Duterte’s arrival.
Philippine police detonated a home-made bomb that was discovered near the U.S. Embassy in Manila. Two controlled explosions were carried out.
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has announced about the country’s decision to follow Russian example to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
After some sharp statements of Duterte to end military cooperation with the US and Trump’s victory, Filipino and US troops began training exercises aimed at combating terrorism.
President Rodrigo Duterte declared the cancellation of purchase of police rifles from the USA.
Chinese ships have left the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
October 25th is the start of a three-day visit to Japan by the President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte . During his visit, Duterte will meet with Japanese Emperor Akihito and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The leaders plan to discuss a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation.
The statement was made by Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affaires Liu Zhenmin at a press briefing on the Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte after his visit to China.
The Filipino-American naval war games have been finished one day earlier, that it was planned.