Posts Tagged ‘Philippines’

Washington’s “Jihadi Express”: Indonesia – Afghanistan – Syria – Philippines

Poster of radical FPI in Jakarta. (Photo: Andre Vltchek) Andre Vltchek21st Century Wire It was late at night but the new Terminal 3 at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport outside Jakarta was still bustling with families and friends waiting for their loved ones returning from abroad.  My friend Noor Huda Ismail was just arriving from Singapore, and […]

ISIS Puppet Show Continues: Attacks Philippines, Australia, Britain and Now Iran

The ISIS Puppet Show shows no sign of abating in recent weeks, with the fanatical mercenary group miraculously branching out to somehow attack the Philippines, Australia, Britain and now even Iran.  On June 7th, 2017, ISIS has claimed responsibility for what was actually a twin attack on Iran. The attackers (some of whom were disguised […]

‘We lost everything’: Civilians fleeing ISIS-besieged Philippines city talk to RT

RT’s Charlotte Dubenskij visited an evacuation center near Marawi where hundreds of people live after being displaced. READ MORE: Duterte offers to hire Muslim separatists, Maoists as ‘soldiers’ to fight ISIS-linked militants “It’s very hard for us to cry because we lost everything, like our house was burnt and everything was lost. We don’t have clothes, […]

THE COLUMN: Post-Manchester, May’s War on the Internet, ISIS in Philippines, Macron’s Red Line

A powerful program, covering Theresa May’s war on the internet, post-Manchester political revelations, President Duterte takes on ISIS in the Philippines, Macron’s ‘Ligne rouge sur’ in Bilderberg and more.  UK Column anchor Mike Robinson is joined by guest co-host Patrick Henningsen and Vanessa Beeley from 21st Century Wire to discuss these and other issues on this edition of the UK […]

Duterte insists he ‘will not talk to terrorists’ in U-turn on clashes in south Philippines

“I will not talk to the terrorists,” Duterte said during a speech he gave to the military in Davao City on Wednesday, as quoted by Reuters. The statement represents a turn-around for Duterte, who urged the Maute rebels to speak with him just last week. A total of 129 people – 89 militants, 19 civilians, […]

PHILIPPINES: 2016 Washington’s Fury as Philippine’s Elections Threaten US Anti-China Policy

Duterte takes clear lead in Philippine elections. (Photo: IBT) Andrew KorybkoThe Duran May 2016: As Filipinos choose their next President on Monday, prospect of election of anti-establishment candidate threatens the geopolitical viability of the US’s Pivot to Asia. The Philippines votes for its next President on Monday.  Whilst the rest of the world pays little […]

PHILIPPINES: Washington’s Fury as Philippine’s Elections Threaten US Anti-China Policy

Duterte takes clear lead in Philippine elections. (Photo: IBT) Andrew KorybkoThe Duran As Filipinos choose their next President on Monday, prospect of election of anti-establishment candidate threatens the geopolitical viability of the US’s Pivot to Asia. The Philippines votes for its next President on Monday.  Whilst the rest of the world pays little attention, strategists […]

PHILIPPINES: President Rodrigo Duterte – “There is not a Whimper When Powerful Nations Bomb Civilians”

When I became president and everything was available to me for information, I was almost appalled. I didn’t know that we have reached millions of contaminated. So, when I was mayor, I said, do not destroy my city. And do not destroy the young people of Davao City, because they are our assets. We are […]

600kg of crystal meth seized in massive Philippines drug bust (PHOTOS)

The 604kg of methamphetamine, also known as ‘shabu,’ was found stowed away at two warehouses Friday in Valenzuela City. One Philippines national was arrested and two men named as Jhu Ming-Jyun and Chen Min are wanted in connection with the discovery, according to the Drug Enforcement Agency in Manila. READ MORE: ‘Either you kill me, […]

Philippines army winning battle to liberate Marawi from Islamic State

     Philippines winning battle to liberate Marawi from ISIS, but long war against Jihadi terror group beckons. Latest reports from the embattled town of Marawi in the Philippines – stormed by ISIS fighters on Tuesday, and now the site of heavy fighting between ISIS and the Philippines army – suggest that the Philippines army is […]

ISIS Touches Down in the Philippines

  May 24, 2017 (Tony Cartalucci – NEO) – Mayhem broke out across the southern Philippine city of Marawi where militants besieged it and hoisted flags of the so-called “Islamic State.” Located on the southern island of Mindanao, the city is only slightly removed from Al Qaeda affiliate Abu Sayaff’s primary area of operation on […]

PHILIPPINES: President Duterte for Dummies ~ Andre Vltchek

Election campaign poster. Andre VltchekVineyard Saker  “Duterte reads a lot, and he admires Hugo Chavez. He is actually holding very similar positions as Chavez. He is strongly critical of Western imperialism in such places as Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. He cannot stand how the West is treating his own country. He was always persistent in his […]

Philippines: Foreign fighters among insurgents in Marawi

nsnbc : The Philippines’ Solicitor General Jose Calida said Friday that there are foreign fighters among the ranks of the Islamic State’s franchise in […]

Philippines’ Duterte facing ‘same ISIS dynamic’ as Assad in Syria

     Someone has unleashed ISIS, which forces the Filipino government to come down hard, to declare martial law, and then the international organizations will demonize Duterte, Patrick Henningsen, Executive Editor of 21st Century Wire.com, told RT.Trends Global terrorism, Islamic State, Terrorism in Europe Fighters linked to ISIS went on a rampage in the Philippines’ city […]

Russia & Philippines sign defense cooperation agreement, reaffirm unity against terrorism

Overall, Moscow and Manila signed 11 documents which had been prepared for the Philippines president’s visit to Russia. ‘We need modern weapons’: Duterte meets Putin, cuts trip short over Philippines terrorist crisis “These include a defense cooperation agreement, memorandums on cooperation in nuclear energy, trade, investment, industry, transport, culture, and arts, as well as an […]

Philippines Army Rescues 78 Hostages, Kills 13 ISIS Terrorists

Five soldiers and two policemen have been killed in sporadic clashes with militants since Tuesday, Col. Edgard Arevalo of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Public Affairs Office announced late Wednesday. The army managed to kill at least 13 gunmen of the IS-affiliated (Islamic State, formerly ISIS/ISIL) Maute group who had overrun the local […]

Philippines army loses 7 as it rescued 78 hostages, kills 13 ISIS-linked terrorists

     At least seven soldiers and police officers were killed in the Philippines city of Marawi where government forces carried out an operation to rescue dozens of hostages held by Islamic State-linked terrorists, according to the army. Five soldiers and two policemen have been killed in sporadic clashes with militants since Tuesday, Col. Edgard Arevalo […]

‘We need modern weapons’: Duterte meets Putin, cuts trip short over Philippines terrorist crisis

The meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Duterte was scheduled for Thursday but was brought forward to Tuesday evening after the Philippines president declared martial law and was forced to return home. The declaration followed a shootout between government troops and Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS, ISIL) aligned militants in the southern city of Marawi. […]

China & Philippines launched dialog over South China Sea controversies

Christof Lehmann (nsnbc) : China and the Philippines, on Friday, launched what was describes as candid but friendly discussions about their territorial dispute in […]

Duterte claims China threatened war in South China Sea if Philippines drills for oil

     Beijing threatened the Philippines with war if Manila pressed its claims over the disputed South China Sea islets and drilled for oil in the area, according to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte produced his seemingly sensational comments while delivering a speech at the National Convention of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary in Davao City. […]

Duterte: China threatened war in South China Sea if Philippines drills for oil

Duterte produced his seemingly sensational comments while delivering a speech at the National Convention of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary in Davao City. The Philippine president recalled Monday conversation with China’s President Xi Jinping regarding the disputed areas of the South China Sea and explained why he abstained from pressing the claims. Philippines moves troops, […]

Philippines moves troops, supplies to disputed S. China Sea island claimed by Beijing

The troops and initial supplies arrived at Pag-asa Island last week, Lt. Gen. Raul del Rosario, head of the Philippine military’s Western Command, said as quoted by AP. Some 1.6 billion pesos (US$32 million) has been set aside for construction on the island, which will include reinforcing and lengthening and airstrip and building dock, according […]

Strange “Tattooed” Fish Found in Philippines

A fish with strange yet intricate tattoo designs in its body was found by the fishermen in Mindanao. TATTOO – A fish was discovered by the fishermen of Mindanao and found out that there were strange and bizarre tattoos on its body. Accordingly  to the post of GMA News on their Facebook page, the fish was […]

Philippines: Participants in drug rehab program give back to the community and get jobs

nsnbc : A group of 151 rehabilitating former users of illicit drugs who voluntarily surrendered under President Rodrigo Duterte’s campaign against illicit drug use […]

Philippines: 23 Abu Sayyaf insurgents arrested in Basilan, Sulu within one week

nsnbc : Twenty-three members of the Abu Sayyaf group in the Philippines provinces of Basilan and Sulu surrendered within one week said Lt. Gen. […]

Philippines’ Duterte delays on Trump’s White House invitation, cites packed schedule of meetings

     Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday he may turn down an invitation by Donald Trump to visit the United States, as he welcomed three Chinese warships to his home town. Duterte, who has loosened the Philippines’ long alliance with the United States while strengthening ties with China and Russia, said he could not commit […]

Indonesia’s Jokowi visits Philippines’ Duterte – New shipping line inaugurated

nsnbc : Indonesian President Joko Widodo (a.k.a. Jokowi) visited the Philippines and met Phillippine President Rordrigo Duterte. Jokowi was accompanied by his wife. A […]

6.8 quake off Philippines triggers tsunami warning

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said that tsunami waves could reach 300km from the epicenter of the earthquake, which was recorded at 6.8 on the Richter scale. Waves reaching up to 1 meter above normal tide levels are possible in the Philippines, while some coastlines in Indonesia, Malaysia and Palau could expect waves up to […]

‘Begging for water’: Secret cell behind bookshelf exposed at Philippines police station (PHOTOS)

The cell containing 12 men and a women was initially exposed by the Philippines’ official Commission on Human Rights (CHR) during its unannounced visit to Police Station 1 in the Tondo district in the capital, Manila, local news website Rappler reported, citing the CHR.  When they were discovered by CHR activists and journalists, the detainees […]

President Duterte Kicks Rothschilds Out Of Philippines

President Duterte has vowed to “eradicate all traces of Rothschild financial criminality” from the Philippines, announcing that he will no longer respond to pressure or financial blackmail from the US government or Rothschild-controlled global banking institutions. The president, who claims to have killed cartel bosses with his own hands, is not one to be bullied, and he has […]

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