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The Philippine Department of Health reports its first case of mpox this year in a patient with no international travel history.
2024-08-19

The Armed Forces of the Philippines confirm that the alleged mastermind of the Mindanao State University bombing in Marawi, a commander of "Dawlah Islamiyah–Maute Group", was among the nine militants killed in counterterrorist operations in Lanao del Sur in January.
2024-02-12

China imposes "control measures" against Philippine vessels at a contested South China Sea location after a Philippine auxiliary ship entered the area which China deemed as infringing on its sovereignty.
2023-11-10

The Philippines Armed Forces declares an end to military operations in the southern city of Marawi after 5 months of fighting.
2017-10-23

The Pentagon is considering conducting airstrikes in Marawi, which if approved would later put U.S. troops on the ground to battle the ISIS-affiliated Maute group as well as related Islamist terror groups. A spokesperson later denied the claims as well as clarified that the Philippines has yet to make a request.
2017-08-8

United States special forces join the battle in Marawi, Philippines, against the Maute.
2017-06-10

Citizens remain trapped in Marawi, Philippines, after a ceasefire organised by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is broken. Up to 2,000 people remain in need of help after nearly two weeks without food.
2017-06-4

President Rodrigo Duterte declares martial law in the island of Mindanao after Maute militants clash with army troops in Marawi, Lanao del Sur.
2017-05-23

Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte threatens to suspend the country's habeas corpus "if forced to" by what he says the worsening lawlessness in the country. He mentioned in the same speech, the alleged widespread illegal drug trade in the country, the rebellion in Mindanao, and the worsening campaign against the militant Maute group.
2016-11-13

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III is criticized by survivors, aid agencies, and international and local media for his inadequate response to the tragedy.
2013-11-14