Delfin Lorenzana

Philippine priest abducted by IS gunmen in May is free: Military

Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said he was rescued late on Saturday night as troops over-ran the militants` control centre inside a mosque in Marawi city.

Sep 18, 2017, 12:43 PM IST

11 Philippine soldiers killed in 'friendly fire'

The ongoing clashes have so far killed over 90 militants, including at least eight foreign fighters, 19 civilians and 36 security personnel.
 

Jun 01, 2017, 15:38 PM IST

Philippine military airstrikes kill 10 troops: Defence Chief

Eighty-nine militants have been killed in the fighting, and the gunmen have murdered 19 civilians.

Jun 01, 2017, 10:22 AM IST

Death of a businessman: How the Philippines drugs war was slowed

Relations with South Korea are of huge importance to the Philippines for development aid, tourism, overseas employment and military hardware.

Feb 13, 2017, 08:52 AM IST

After insult, US and Hillary Clinton call for Duterte to show respect

The Philippines voiced regret for Rodrigo Duterte`s comments after Barack Obama canceled a formal bilateral meeting.

Sep 07, 2016, 09:05 AM IST