All hostages rescued in Philippines

All hostages rescued in Philippines

(VOVWORLD) -The last 20 Filipino hostages held by the IS-linked Maute group were rescued on Sunday. Colonel Romeo Brawner, in a press briefing, said there are no more hostages
Philippines rules out talks with Islamic rebels

Philippines rules out talks with Islamic rebels

(VOVWORLD) - The Philippine government is sticking to its policy of no negotiating with the extremists allied with the Islamic State who overran Marawi City in the southern Philippines, presidential spokesperson...
Duterte apologizes for war in Marawi

Duterte apologizes for war in Marawi

(VOVWORLD) - Fillipino President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday apologized to local people for the damage caused during the military campaign to figh militants loyal to the Islamic State in Marawi
Risks of IS expansion into Southeast Asia

Risks of IS expansion into Southeast Asia

(VOVWORLD) - Following clashes between government and rebel forces, Marawi city on Mindanao island, the Philippines, has become the first city in Southeast Asia to come under the control of forces loyal to...