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More than 200 BIFF militants storm the town of Datu Paglas, Philippines, forcing many residents to evacuate. The town's market is occupied by the fighters, before being reclaimed by the army.
2021-05-8

A suspected improvised explosive device planted by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters explodes at a town festival in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines, killing two people and injuring 35 others.
2018-08-28

Philippine soldiers clash with militants from the ISIL-affiliated Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), in the southern province of Maguindanao. The fighting began when BIFF militants attempted to occupy a town center, and lasted for 12 hours until the BIFF militants withdrew to the hills. Four militants were killed, while two militants, a Philippine soldier and a local militiaman were wounded.
2018-07-4

Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters rebels storm a school in Pigcawayan, North Cotabato, Philippines, and take civilians hostage.
2017-06-21

Six Vietnamese sailors are kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf off the coast of the Philippines.
2016-11-12

At least 12 Philippine Army soldiers die in clashes with the Abu Sayyaf.
2016-08-29

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant declares war on the Philippines.
2016-06-22

Philippine security forces kill as many as 42 ISIL-linked militants, and captures their stronghold in the predominantly Muslim Lanao del Sur province. Three Philippine Army soldiers were also killed during the fighting.
2016-02-26

The Philippines announces plans to increase its defense budget by 25% amid ongoing tension in the South China Sea.
2015-07-21