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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

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

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

Fears rise in the Philippine province of Batanes after communications are cut in the islands.
2016-09-14

Human Rights Watch says that the Philippine government is detaining street children and homeless people harshly and involuntarily as part of preparations for an international summit. The government denies that the people concerned are being abused and such moves were part of a regular and year-round outreach program.
2015-11-17

Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is arrested in hospital on new charges of allegedly misusing state funds while in office.
2012-10-4

A minibus collides with a truck in the northern Philippine province of Ilocos Norte, killing at least 10 people. [http:--abcnews.go.com-International-wireStory-10-dead-road-collision-northern-philippines-17373411#.UGwCq5jMiMk (AP via ABC News)]date=August 2019
2012-10-2