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	FAST FACTS: Terrorism in the Philippines Michelle Abad September 11, 2019 The world commemorates the 9/11 attacks that happened in the US 18 years ago. What has been the situation in the Philippines since then?
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	Philippines 'breeding ground for terrorists,' says Filipino suspect in NY plot by Agence France-Presse October 07, 2017 The US Justice Department says Filipino doctor Russel Salic told others involved in the foiled New York terror plot that terror laws in the Philippines are 'not strict' compared to laws in countries like Australia and the UK. Look also PH a haven for terrorists? AFP, PNP point to 'so much democratic space' by Rambo Talabong October 09, 2017 - with Video AFP chief Eduardo Año and PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa both say the Philippines must strengthen security and anti-terrorism legislation. No less than the chiefs of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) admitted that the country has become a "breeding ground for terrorists."
	Philippines worst in impunity in global index September 21, 2017 The Philippines' high impunity index is indicative of the country 'going through one of its most critical moments, due to the increase of violence related with organized crime and increased terrorist activities from local gangs linked to the Islamic State (ISIS)'
	Threats of narcoterrorism in the Philippines by Rommel C. Banlaoi, PhD September 23, 2017 Narcoterrorism has become a security problem that, if not quickly abated, can undermine world peace and stability.
	Concerned Negros Island citizens offer P100,000 for terrorists' heads by Marchel P. Espina August 18, 2017 Major General Jon Aying explains the citizens funding this are capable of paying up to P20 million, or P100,000 for 200 rebels or terrorists.
	Duterte security aides hurt in firefight with NPA by Pia Ranada July 19, 2017 UPDATED The encounter is triggered by the discovery of 50 suspected communist rebels posing as soldiers manning a fake military checkpoint. Look also Duterte 'scraps' talks with communist rebels again by Pia Ranada July 21, 2017 2ND UPDATE 'Ayaw ko na makipag-usap sa kanila. Marami na akong sundalong pinatay nila,' says President Rodrigo Duterte of the New People's Army. NPA kills Negros city police chief, 6 others by Marchel Espina July 21, 2017 UPDATED A councilor and 3 other cops are wounded in the Friday attack. Police commando killed in NPA clash by Bobby Lagsa July 19, 2017 Superintendent Lemuel Gonda identifies Police Officer 1 John Herbert Pingol as the officer killed in action.
	Forced to flee: How many have been displaced due to conflict? July 11, 2017 Over 4 million Filipinos have been displaced in Mindanao alone since 2000, according to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre. Apart from natural disasters and hazards, frequent conflicts in the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao, force residents to seek refuge in evacuation centers.
	Philippine military asks Facebook to close terrorist accounts by Carmela Fonbuena Updated June 09, 2017 - with video Military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Jo-ar Herrera says the armed forces' social media unit uncovered 63 Facebook accounts belonging to the terrorrists and their supporters Look also Facebook seeks to become 'hostile place' for extremists by Agence France-Presse June 16, 2017 In a joint blog post, the social network's global policy management director Monika Bickert and counterterrorism policy manager Brian Fishman say Facebook is committed to tackling the issue 'head-on'
	An ISIS hang-up by Vergel O. Santos June 09, 2017 What’s certain is there’s a scare going around, if not an ISIS scare, a Duterte scare, and the latter seems to me the more plausible and imminently realizable.
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	Terror in Mindanao: The Mautes of Marawi By Carmela Fonbuena June 26, 2017 We tell the story of a family behind a homegrown terrorist group that most effectively spread the ISIS ideology in the Philippines. Look also Duterte's new matrix links Maute Group to drugs by Mick Basa September 23, 2017 President Rodrigo Duterte says this could explain how the ISIS-inspired Maute Group sustains its operations in Marawi City Terror groups and clan wars: Mindanao's security threats by Katerina Francisco May 31, 2017 The Maute Group is in the spotlight for its attack on Marawi City, but Mindanao has seen other security threats in its 27 provinces. PH military believes 5 other Maute brothers killed by Pia Ranada September 08, 2017 The Philippine military said on Friday, September 8, that it has "reason to believe" that 5 other Maute brothers have been killed in Marawi City, leaving only Omar Maute directing the fight.
	MILF, Maute Group battle for legitimacy by Carmela Fonbuena July 03, 2017 - with video The mountainous town of Butig is host to an MILF camp where its founding leader Hashim Salamat is buried. It's also where the ISIS-linked Maute Group trained its fighters before they targeted Marawi.
	Terror in our midst April 17, 2017 We should expect local terrorists to bring the war outside Sulu, to ease military pressure on them on the troubled province. The foiled Abu Sayyaf attack on tourist destination Bohol reminds us not only of the terror in our midst but of the many things we tend to take for granted.
	What can local governments do when terror strikes? by Rambo Talabong May 28, 2017 When terror strikes, the President won’t immediately find out to respond. Until then, barangay officials, mayors, and governors are left to handle the crisis on their own. Look also above
	Duterte’s drug war blinding PH from rising ISIS threat, analysts say by Santiago J. Arnaiz April 09, 2017 Experts believe that not only is this fixation on the drug war allowing these terrorist groups room to operate, but may also be the reason the situation has gotten so out of hand.
	ISIS planning more attacks in PH and region – terror expert by Maria A. Ressa May 08, 2017 Rohan Gunaratna warns that ISIS plans to hit Manila and other capitals in the region during the Ramadan. The Islamic State, also known as ISIS, IS or ISIL, claimed it carried out two consecutive weekend attacks in Manila, both of which were denied by Philippine officials. On Saturday, May 6, two consecutive explosions killed 2 people and injured at least 6 others. Like the previous week, ISIS claimed responsibility through its Amaq News Agency. Look also Duterte warns Congress about 'new' ISIS plots in Mindanao by Camille Elemia August 02, 2017 2. UPDATE President Rodrigo Duterte has also requested additional 20,000 soldiers in Mindanao Marawi kids who idolize ISIS undergoing debriefing by Pia Ranada July 28, 2017 The military says it is working with NGOs to help children from Marawi better understand the conflict. 20 ISIS cell groups operate in Mindanao – Calida UPDATED by Lian Buan June 20, 2017 Regional intel: ISIS fighters in Mindanao triple PH's estimate By Natashya Gutierrez Jun 4, 2017 Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu says intelligence pegs the number of ISIS fighters in the Philippines at 1,200, including 40 Indonesians, a stark contrast from the Philippines' 250-400 estimate The Video: 1,200 IS members in PH Jun 5, 2017 The Philippine government on Monday said it will have to coordinate with Indonesia on a previous report that there are 1,200 operatives of the Islamic State in the Philippines.
	ISIS is in the Philippines by Carmela Fonbuena June 02, 2017 The Islamic State (ISIS) is now in the Philippines, according to Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says Hapilon and his followers 'are already recognized and the occupation of Marawi is another step to prove worth as part of ISIS'
	ISIS claims responsibility for Resorts World Manila attack June 02, 2017 UPDATED The terrorist group Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has claimed responsibility for the attack on Resorts World Manila. Gunshots were heard and fire broke at the casino hotel – which is across a road from one of the main terminals of the Philippines' international airport – a little past midnight Friday, June 2. Duterte said last week he may need to declare martial law across the rest of the country if the terrorism threat spread. Look also Officials contradict each other on Resorts World Manila attack by Paterno Esmaquel II June 03, 2017 Was it a terror attack or not? Did the gunman kill himself, or did police shoot him to death? Questions hound the deadly attack at a Manila casino. Casino targeted with suicide attack because it’s ‘haram’ – ISIS by Maria A. Ressa June 03, 2017 Analysts have long pointed out that ISIS has a sophisticated propaganda machinery and believes at least 50% of the battle is fought in the media. FAST FACTS: What you need to know about Resorts World Manila By Sofia Tomacruz Jun 3, 2017 Shooting and fire broke out in Resorts World Manila past midnight of June 2. Here's what you need to know about the place. ISIS claims Manila casino attack by Agence France-Presse June 02, 2017 'Islamic State fighters carried out the attack in Manila in the Philippines yesterday,' the group's self-styled Amaq news agency says, confirming an earlier SITE report quoting an 'IS operative' as saying the group was responsible Several injured after gunshots, fire at Resorts World Manila June 02, 2017 - with videos UPDATED In a tweet, Resorts World Manila says it is 'currently on lockdown following reports of gunfire from unidentified men. and the video: Raffy Alunan on Resorts World Manila attack and terrorism June 02, 2017 What does the attack on Resorts World Manila mean? Is it really a robbery attempt or a terrorist attack? At least 37 people were killed when a "lone gunman" fired shots and set ablaze gaming tables at the casino floor. Police say the deaths were due to suffocation from smoke inhalation.
	Terrorism and ISIS at Resorts World attack? by Maria A. Ressa June 03, 2017 Key to analyzing the threat accurately is understanding terror networks in the Philippines and Southeast Asia AboutPhilippines says: An important great article
Video	Rohan Gunaratna on ISIS in the Philippines May 25, 2017 Rohan Gunaratna, terrorism expert chronicled the rise of al-Qaeda in his seminal 2002 book, Inside Al-Qaeda: Global Network of Terror. Shortly after that, he moved to Singapore and helped create the International Centre for Political Violence & Terrorism Research within the S.Rajaratnam School of International Studies at Nanyang Technological University. Gunaratna talks about the rise of terrorism group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in the Philippines, in relation to the recent clash between Philippine government forces and local terror group Maute in Marawi, Lanao del Sur. Look also the article Admit ISIS presence in Philippines, analyst says by Paterno Esmaquel II May 25, 2017 A leading terror analyst urged the Philippine government to admit Islamic State (ISIS or IS) presence in the Philippines, as the country is now the global terror group's "epicenter" in Southeast Asia.
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	Duterte wants kidnappers 'blown up,' even with hostages by Pia Ranada January 15, 2017 - with video UPDATED About the hostages that could die because of his orders, Duterte says, 'Sorry, collateral damage'.
Video	Should Duterte declare Reds as terrorists? Feb 13, 2017 Despite calls for the government to resume peace talks with communist rebels, a former national security adviser warns the president against going back to the negotiating table.
	Requiem for a Generation Why are many 'veterans' of the fight against the Marcos dictatorship now are pitted against each other in the battle between President Rodrigo Duterte and his opponents? Look also Part 2, A Generation’s Dirge 'If we go beyond the factional debates and how cadres and ex-cadres interpreted them and justified their respective sides, we can discern a couple of interesting things' Both by Patricio N. Abinales March 05 and 12, 2017
	NPA fires on aid convoy in quake-hit Surigao – military February 14, 2017 The 30th Infantry Batallion platoon was traveling with members of the ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation when gunmen fired at them, the Armed Forces of the Philippines says. Look also the Video in the album "NPA fires on aid convoy in quake-hit Surigao"s: Military convoy fired upon in Surigao del Norte Aid convoy sa Surigao, pinagbabaril and the article: Iloilo City under 'red alert' after NPA attack in nearby town by Bea Cupin June 18, 2017 UPDATED Alleged members of the NPA attack Maasin town, less than an hour's drive away from the provincial capital. Alleged NPA members take firearms and a vehicle from the police station. At least 50 persons, whom police believe to be members of the New People's Army (NPA), raided a police station in Iloilo province on Sunday, June 18.
	Public told to avoid Majayjay barangay after NPA attack by Abigail Abigan May 14, 2017 Communist rebels and soldiers clash in Barangay Ibabang Banga in Majayjay, Laguna, ahead of a festival in the area. The municipality of Majayjay in Laguna is now on red alert after an encounter between the New People's Army (NPA) and the military on Sunday evening, May 14.
	Stop 'terrorist acts,' AFP tells NPA March 19, 2017 The Philippine military says it has recorded '62 terroristic activities' by the New People's Army this year alone.
Video	AFP chief will keep focus on Abu Sayyaf Feb 8, 2017
	Bad intel, good intel: 5 questions on Abu Sayyaf presence in Bohol by Carmela Fonbuena April 13, 2017 The military foils an Abu Sayyaf attack in Bohol. But it's hard to cheer when it let a notorious terrorist leader slip out of its watch.
Video	Bounty Hunter This video entitled ‘Bounty Hunter’ features ‘life of the bounty hunters.’ Nov 21, 2016 Kilalang kilabot ng mga ‘wanted’ sa pulisya ang mga bounty hunter. Sila ang mga taong tumutulong sa pulis upang tugisin ang mga kilabot na criminal sa bansa kapalit ng reward money. Kilalanin sina Abner Afuang, ‘Jeff’ at Ramon Orbida at ang kanilang trabaho bilang mga bounty hunter.
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	What to do during a bombing September 03, 2016 'Please report any and all suspicious activities no matter how insignificant they may seem' Look also the Video Bombing incident safety tips Sep 14, 2016
	Proclamation No. 55, s. 2016 Signed on September 4, 2016 DECLARING A STATE OF NATIONAL EMERGENCY Memorandum Order No. 3, s. 2016 Signed on September 7, 2016 PROVIDING GUIDELINES FOR THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE IN THE IMPLEMENTATIONS OF MEASURES TO SUPPRESS AND PREVENT LAWLESS VIOLENCE. Memorandum Order No. 4, s. 2016 EXPANDING MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 3 State of nat'l emergency: More police, military in malls, train stations by Pia Ranada September 06, 2016 The Palace releases guidelines for implementing President Duterte's declaration of 'state of national emergency on account of lawless violence' De Lima: Palace guidelines on state of nat'l emergency 'prone to abuse' by Camille Elemia September 08, 2016 Senator Leila De Lima – deemed the fiercest critic of President Duterte – expects the declaration to be questioned before the Supreme Court and look MUCH more HERE and HERE look also the below links and Videos
-- Videos	What’s a ‘state of lawlessness’? Updated September 03, 2016 UPDATED Expect to see more soldiers, policemen, and checkpoints in key areas. Curfews can be imposed as the need arises. -- The Videos Duterte declares state of lawlessness - Ambush Interview - Davao City 9-3-2016 3 Sep 2016 Look also these Videos in the album "‘State of lawlessness’ - 'State of national emergency', Section 18, Article VII of the Constitution" What’s a ‘state of lawlessness’, Section 18, Article VII of the Constitution State of lawlessness meant to keep things 'under control' Mga limitasyon ng 'state of lawlessness' 'State of national emergency', nilagdaan ni Duterte Dokumento sa deklarasyon ng State of National Emergency, inilabas ng Malacañang Palace directives on 'State of national emergency' and the articles: State of lawlessness: Prelude to Martial Law? by HOMOBONO A. ADAZA September 8, 2016 Diokno to Duterte: Why the continued state of nat'l emergency? by Jodesz Gavilan October 22, 2016 Jose Manuel Diokno, dean of the De La Salle University College of Law, also says the involvement of the military in the war on drugs is questionable, with or without a state of national emergency Congressmen justify drug war extension by Mara Cepeda September 19, 2016 Surigao del Norte 2nd District Representative Robert Barbers, chairman of the committee on dangerous drugs, says the campaign against illegal drugs 'should not be time-bound' Duterte seeks 6-month extension on drug war deadline September 18, 2016 President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, September 18, asked for a 6-month "extension" on his self-imposed deadline to end illegal drugs in 3 to 6 months. Duterte said he has a final list that is about 3 inches thick, bearing the names of alleged drug personalities that include public officials. He said he had no idea of the extent of the drug problem until he became Chief Executive. Dela Rosa thankful for 'war on drugs' extension by Bea Cupin September 18, 2016 The PNP chief says he did not even discuss the idea of an extension with President Rodrigo Duterte but reckons the Chief Executive has seen that police are 'having a hard time' Duterte signs state of nat'l emergency proclamation Updated September 05, 2016 UPDATED – President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a proclamation declaring a "state of national emergency on account of lawless violence," confirmed Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea to media on Monday, September 5. How 'state of lawlessness' was miscommunicated by Pia Ranada September 04, 2016 The conflicting statements about the ‘state of lawlessness’ declared by the President leave the public in a state of confusion. Who's responsible? State of lawlessness meant to keep things 'under control' by Michael Bueza September 03, 2016 San Beda Graduate School of Law Dean Fr Ranhilio Aquino says that President Duterte's declaration of a state of lawlessness 'does not in any way entail the curtailment of any of our freedoms and liberties' Duterte declares state of lawlessness Updated September 03, 2016 (5TH UPDATE) The declaration is to ensure "coordinated efforts" between the police and the military in the government's fight against terrorism and illegal drugs, the President says 'NOT MARTIAL LAW' Duterte declares 'state of lawless violence,' hikes military, police presence Updated September 3, 2016 Making sense of Duterte's declaration of state of lawlessness by Tony La Viña September 03, 2016 For now, Duterte's declaration does not appear to lead us to a slippery slope. But we must be vigilant. and look MUCH more HERE
	Philippine habeas corpus cases - Article III By: Cherry Apple M. Delaminez are cases decided by the Supreme Court of the Philippines, concerning the writ of habeas corpus. The writ of habeas corpus may be suspended in order to prevent any violence in cases of rebellion or insurrection, as the case may be. In Philippine jurisdiction, the present 1987 Philippine Constitution, Article III, Section 15 provides that “The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended except in cases of invasion or rebellion, when the public safety requires it. Look it as pdf HERE or as Slideshow in the album with the Videos Sep 8, 2016: De Lima vs suspension of habeas corpus: We already have 'creeping martial law, authoritarianism' Gordon wants Duterte to suspend writ of habeas corpus Suspensyon ng habeas corpus, iminungkahi ni Gordon Look also Duterte to Congress: Suspending habeas corpus a ‘passing thought’ by Camille Elemia November 15, 2016 'He was only thinking out loud, na ano ba 'yung mga weapons, ammunition, methods available to him,' Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III recalls the President telling lawmakers while discussing his war on drugs at a Palace meeting. Duterte: Leaders need to do 'wrong' to protect people by Pia Ranada November 14, 2016 President Duterte, after his warning to suspend the writ of habeas corpus, says, 'Either we do something to protect society or do something sometimes wrong to protect society' Dela Rosa: Suspending habeas corpus makes job 'easier' by Bea Cupin November 14, 2016 The PNP chief assures the public that even if the writ of habeas corpus is suspended, they will remain 'here to serve and protect. LP senators: 'No basis' to suspend writ of habeas corpus by Bea Cupin November 13, 2016 'The drug menace is not a ground to suspend the privilege of the writ,' say the 4 Liberal Party senators in a joint statement Suspending habeas corpus to harm PNP, drug war - Lacson by Mara Cepeda November 13, 2016 Malacañang, meanwhile, says the suspension of the writ 'is just an idea' so far. Duterte to suspend writ of habeas corpus if 'forced' by Paterno Esmaquel II November 12, 2016 President Rodrigo Duterte says the law allows him to do this 'to protect the Republic of the Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte warned that he can suspend the writ of habeas corpus, a safeguard against warrantless arrests, if lawlessness – particularly the illegal drugs trade – persists in the country. and HERE
Video	Robredo: Duterte has no legal basis to suspend habeas corpus President Rodrigo Duterte's threat to suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus has caused concern among ordinary citizens and public officials alike. Palace officials have quickly defended the president on his latest remarks, saying the possible suspension is an option accorded by law when conditions call for it. – ANC, The World Tonight, November 14, 2016
	Lawmakers hit Duterte's 'twisted, Marcosian' logic by Mara Cepeda November 15, 2016 Congressmen from the independent minority bloc of the House cite the 'dangers' of President Rodrigo Duterte's unclear thought process.
	The writ of habeas corpus restored - Proclamation No. 2, s. 1986 On March 2, 1986, addressing the large crowd that had gathered in Rizal Park, President Corazon C. Aquino announced the restoration of the writ of habeas corpus.
	MAP: Where did violence in PH erupt in past 6 months? by Katerina Francisco December 17, 2016 Bomb scares, explosions, public officials killed – a list of the violent incidents that have erupted as of mid-December in the Philippines Aside from the administration's bloody crackdown on illegal drugs – which has racked up over 6,000 victims – there's been a number of violent incidents in recent months adding to the body count of Filipinos killed.
Video	Duterte wants war on crime, drugs extended for 6 more months Sep 18, 2016 “Give me another six months.” President Duterte on Sunday admitted that he could not stop crime and illegal drugs in three to six months. Look also PNP out of drug war means end to 'tokhang,' buy-bust with video by Bea Cupin January 30, 2017 What are policemen allowed and not allowed to do from today? The PNP explains in detail. Duterte orders 'cleansing' of PNP, extends drug war again by Pia Ranada January 30, 2017 The President orders the dissolution of all PNP anti-drug units and the creation of a new command to rid the police force of corrupt personnel. PNP to create task force vs scalawag cops by Bea Cupin January 30, 2017 The task force will focus on corruption within the PNP's ranks. and the above article
	Gordon wants emergency powers for Duterte, suspension of habeas corpus by Camille Elemia Updated 9:03 PM, September 08, 2016 UPDATED The idea does not sit well with senators Franklin Drilon and Leila De Lima, with De Lima saying it would be similar to 'creeping martial law, authoritarianism'
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	REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10168 The Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act.
	Socialists: the opposite of terrorists by Arvin Buenaagua February 09, 2017 The President has uttered several lies during his candidacy and presidency, but among those I find most appalling, is his profession that he is a socialist.
	MILF commits to implement fatwa vs radical extremism by Carmela Fonbuena July 05, 2017 'They (extremists) are creating intrigues and are sowing terror. They are also thriving on the sufferings and hardships of people,' says MILF chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim. The Bangsamoro mufti or top Muslim legal expert in the region, Sheikh Abuhuraira Abulrahman Udasan, issued a fatwa against radical extremism amid government clashes with homegrown terrorist groups that pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (ISIS).
	Fears grow over jihadist cyber threat By Agence France-Presse Jan 28, 2017 Data pirates and cyber criminals from several countries, often linked to organized crime, offer their services on the darknet Jihadists have yet to shut down a power grid, paralyze a transport network or banking system or take over a key industrial site from afar, but experts say the threat of such a cyber attack should be taken seriously.
	Lawmakers link alleged ISIS member to OFW medical service provider by Mara Cepeda April 11, 2017 - with video Lawmakers urge the Department of Justice to probe deeper into the operations of Winston Q8. Lawmakers have linked a recently-arrested Kuwaiti national suspected to be a member of the Islamic State (ISIS), to a firm that once monopolized the provision of medical services to Kuwait-bound overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
	AFP chief Año details aborted Maute-ISIS 'grand plan' in Marawi UPDATED June 11, 2017 - with videos Local terrorists planned to 'kill as many non-Muslims as they can so they will prove to the world that they are able to establish an Islamic state here in Asia,' says Philippine military chief Eduardo Año.
	Maute Group 'bomber' arrested in Cagayan de Oro June 15, 2017 Brigadier General Gilbert Gapay, spokesperson of martial law implementation in Eastern Mindanao, said in a statement that Mohammad Noaim Maute alias Abu Jadid was arrested in Cagayan de Oro City early Thursday by a joint military and police team. Look also Hapilon's close aide arrested in Zamboanga City June 17, 2017 Hamsi Amajad Marani of the Abu Sayyaf Group is a bomber trained by an Indonesian Jemaah Islamiyah bomb expert, says the military.
	Terror in Mindanao: The Mautes of Marawi By Carmela Fonbuena June 26, 2017 We tell the story of a family behind a homegrown terrorist group that most effectively spread the ISIS ideology in the Philippines.
	The Maute Group and rise of family terrorism by Rommel C. Banlaoi June 15, 2017 ISIS encourages terrorism in families experiencing frustrations, marginalization, and deprivation
	The Maute group which also goes by the name Islamic State in Lanao is an armed Islamist group composed of former Moro Islamic Liberation Front guerrillas and some foreign fighters led by Abdullah Maute, the alleged founder of a Dawlah Islamiya, or Islamic state based in Lanao del Sur, Mindanao. Look also IMPORTANT look UPDATED: Duterte declares martial law in Mindanao and the articles - etc.: A child soldier trains with the Maute group Lorenzana orders arrest of over 100 Maute members by Lian Buan May 31, 2017 The order of Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, martial law administrator, is valid 'even outside Mindanao' He watched Maute Group kill a cop, then he escaped by Carmela Fonbuena May 26, 2017 Jan, 23, flees to safety after witnessing the horror at the Amai Pakpak Medical Center. FAST FACTS: What you should know about the Maute Group by Katerina Francisco May 24, 2017 The ISIS-inspired Maute group has been active in recent months as it seeks the support of the international terror group. Marawi bishop: Priest, 4 others held hostage by Maute by Jee Y. Geronimo May 24, 2017 Bishop Edwin dela Peña says the local terror group has also 'torched' the Mary Help of Christians Cathedral in Marawi. Cop killed, 5 injured in Marawi terror attack by Bea Cupin May 23, 2017 A police officer was killed on Tuesday, May 23, during an encounter with armed men, suspected Maute Group members, in Barangay Basak Malutlut in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur. #PrayforMarawi: Twitter users show support for Filipino civilians, troops May 23, 2017 The hashtag #PrayforMarawi tops Twitter's trending topics in the Philippines as the clash between government forces and the Maute terror group worsened towards evening Maute Group waves ISIS black flag on Marawi streets May 23, 2017 Residents post photos of the raging battle in Marawi City AFP contradicts PNP on Maute presence in Metro Manila by Carmela Fonbuena March 21, 2017 with video UPDATED Members of the ISIS-inspired group are not in the country's capital, based on military intelligence PNP confirms Maute Group terror cell in Metro Manila by Bea Cupin March 21, 2017 UPDATED 'This discovery leads us to believe that the Maute Group has already established a presence in Metro Manila,' says PNP chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa. February 2016 Butig clash was an armed conflict that began on 20 February 2016 between the Philippine Army and a group of Moro insurgent sympathizers of ISIS and Jemaah Islamiyah led by the Maute group in Butig, Lanao del Sur.
	Who is Cayamora Maute? by Carmela Fonbuena June 06, 2017 - with video His arrest is a blow to the homegrown terrorist group that attacked Marawi City, says the military "Historically, the father provides funding and logistical support in terms of the operations of the Maute brothers," said Lieutenant Colonel Jo-Ar Herrera, military spokesman on the Marawi crisis. Look also Father of Maute brothers dies due to health reasons August 27, 2017 UPDATED The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology says the Maute patriarch died after his blood pressure shot up and he had difficulty breathing. Cayamora Maute, the father of the notorious Marawi-based Maute brothers, died on Sunday, August 27, according to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). Maute patriarch moved to Camp Bagong Diwa by Bea Cupin June 08, 2017 Cayamora Maute, whose sons lead a local terror group, is moved to Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig past midnight. PNP to Maute brothers: Take care of hostages, we'll take care of your father by Bea Cupin June 07, 2017 Cayamora, the patriarch of the Maute clan, was inside a van along with 3 relatives and a driver, as he was arrested on June 6
	Who is Farhana Maute? by Carmela Fonbuena June 10, 2017 UPDATED According to those familiar with her, Farhana 'is as notorious' as her sons Omar and Abdullah Maute mother charged in CDO court for rebellion by Lian Buan June 15, 2017 Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II also files another request with the Supreme Court to transfer the venue of detention and trial from Cagayan de Oro City to Taguig City Maute matriarch also arrested by Carmela Fonbuena June 10, 2017 UPDATED The mother of the Maute terrorist group, Ominta Romato Maute, was arrested Friday evening, June 9. Ominta is also known as Farhana. Her two sons – Abdullah and Omar – are the known leaders of the notorious terrorist Maute Group that joined forces with the Abu Sayyaf faction of Isnilon Hapilon to seize Marawi City The video: Mother of Maute leaders arrested in Lanao del Sur The mother of Maute Group leaders Omar and Abdullah was arrested in Lanao del Sur Friday afternoon. Chiara Zambrano gives more details. ANC, June 10, 2017
	Convoy carrying arrested Maute fighters ambushed by Carmela Fonbuena June 11, 2017 UPDATED Several Maute group members are reportedly killed and a few policemen, injured, because of an ambush by an 'unknown group' A police convoy carrying arrested Maute Group fighters was fired upon early Saturday night, June 10. According to a police report, the convoy was at the boundary of Balo-i and Pantar towns in the province of Lanao del Norte when they were ambushed. Look also the Video: Police convoy ambushed transporting Maute members Published on Jun 11, 2017 A police contingent taking four suspected Maute members to this city was ambushed in Pantar, Lanao del Norte, Saturday evening, the Northern Mindanao police said Sunday
	AP Exclusive: Video shows militants in Philippine siege plot By JIM GOMEZ and TODD PITMAN June 07 2017 - with video It was an audacious plot sketched in chilling detail with blue pens on the back of a paper calendar: Islamic militants in the Philippines, including one of the world’s most-wanted militant leaders, would take over a key southern city in their boldest attack to date. Look the video in HD HERE Look also Video shows terrorists planning Marawi attack – report June 06, 2017 The Associated Press has confirmed with the military that some of the men in the video are Abu Sayyaf senior leader Isnilon Hapilon and Abdullah Maute
Video	Duterte offers bounty vs Hapilon, Maute brothers Published on Jun 5, 2017 President Rodrigo Duterte offered a multi-million peso bounty for the neutralization of Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon and the Maute brothers, Abdullah and Omar. Look also the articles: PH military believes Abdullah Maute is dead by Bobby Lagsa September 04, 2017 UPDATED 'Abdullah Maute is already killed. Chatter over Telegram indicate he is killed,' says Western Mindanao Command chief Lieutenant General Carlito Galvez Isnilon Hapilon still inside Marawi by Pia Ranada July 03, 2017 Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says the terrorist leader may still be hiding in a mosque in Marawi City. Isnilon Hapilon may have fled Marawi City June 24, 2017 2.nd UPDATE 'We have some reports that he was already able to slip somewhere'. "These people are suicidal. Our assessment is that they will really fight to the end," says Brigadier General Restituto Padilla says Lieutenant General Carlito Galvez, head of the Western Mindanao Command Hapilon is still in Marawi June 09, 2017 Tunnels underneath houses and buildings are also found during clearing operations. They yield caches of arms and ammunition. Military spokesmen maintained on Friday, June 9, that Abu Sayyaf senior leader Isnilon Hapilon is still in Marawi City, denying reports that he has slipped through the military dragnet. Duterte offers P20M combined bounties for Hapilon, Mautes June 05, 2017 AFP Chief of Staff General Eduardo Año says the President offers a P10M for the arrest of Hapilon, and P5M each for Abdullah Maute and Omar Maute
	Experts, ministers: Marawi proves ISIS a threat to Southeast Asia By Natashya Gutierrez Jun 3, 2017 Malaysian Defense Minister Hishammuddin Hussein says this terror threat targeting the Asia-Pacific is the top security threat in the region today – even more than North Korea Look also Joint patrols off Mindanao to counter ISIS threats By Agence France-Presse Jun 3, 2017 Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia will launch joint patrols off the waters of Mindanao, following the clash that erupted between the government and ISIS-inspired Maute group in Marawi City.
	AFP sends elite troops to retake Lanao town from Maute 'The mission is to flush out the group and neutralize the enemies and to bring back normalcy to the area,' says military spokesperson Major Filemon Tan. Look also below and ISIS makes direct contact with Abu Sayyaf, wants caliphate in PH by Carmela Fonbuena January 26, 2017 Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana assures the public that the military will not allow ISIS to establish a caliphate in the Philippines. Philippine flag replaces ISS black banner at Butig town hall December 02, 2016 Rappler's Carmela Fonbuena gives us a quick look at the situation in Butig Town. Duterte confirms Maute terror group's ISIS links In the first high-level government confirmation of the links between the two terrorist organizations, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says, 'There's already war now in Lanao' Both above by Carmela Fonbuena November 28 - 29, 2016 1,955 families displaced amid Butig clashes by Bobby Lagsa November 29, 2016 The local government is expecting more residents to be displaced as the military continues its offensive against the local terror group.
	Maute Group may target Black Nazarene procession by Pia Ranada January 05, 2017 Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno gives assurances security forces are on 'full alert' for possible terror threats on the religious event Quirino Grandstand in Manila on Saturday, January 9, 2015 typically attended by over a million. UK to nationals: 'Take care' amid Nazareno threat by Paterno Esmaquel II January 07, 2017 Like the UK, Canada also advises its citizens to 'exercise caution' during the Feast of the Black Nazarene! The United Kingdom advised its citizens to "take particular care" after Philippine Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno warned of possible terror threats during the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Monday, January 9. PNP to impose Manila gun ban for Nazarene feast by Bea Cupin January 05, 2017 Only police and military personnel in uniform will be allowed to carry firearms during a 48-hour period which begins 8 am on Sunday, January 8 5,700 law enforcers deployed for Nazareno by Paterno Esmaquel II January 05, 2017 'The number of personnel to be deployed has increased as compared to previous years,' says Manila Police director Senior Superintendent Joel Coronel
	Duterte links Midsayap, Davao bombings to ISIS by Pia Ranada December 30, 2016 In an interview with Rappler, President Rodrigo Duterte says some of his relatives may have even pledged loyalty to terrorist group ISIS. He said he some of his relatives may have even declared loyalty to the terror group. "Prangka-prangka, may mga pinsan ako na nasa kabila, nasa MI (Moro Islamic Liberation Front), MN (Moro National Liberation Front). Iba, nababalitaan ko, nasa ISIS," he said. (To be frank, I have cousins on the other side, with MI and MN. Some, I heard, are with ISIS.)
	Filipino millennial joins ISIS in Syria by Maria A. Ressa January 27, 2017 EXCLUSIVE: Classified documents obtained by Rappler identify the Filipino millennial who beheaded a Caucasian in an ISIS video released in June 2016.
	How a cop and an alleged terrorist 'let the love begin' by Bea Cupin April 24, 2017 It's also a 'love story' that reveals apparent gaps between the PNP and an anti-crime commission under the Office of the President. Look also: Police seize bomb materials, terror docs from Nobleza homes by Bea Cupin April 25, 2017 Following the police officer's arrest in Bohol, authorities conduct follow-up raids on properties linked to Superintendent Maria Cristina Nobleza. and the Videos: Sleeping with the enemy Apr 24, 2017
	Counterterrorism: Why the death of AKP's Tokboy matters by Carmela Fonbuena January 09, 2017 Maguid's death also spells the death of his group Ansar Khalifa Philippines, feared for having the closest connection, among local terror groups, to ISIS fighters in Syria.
Video	Terror groups in Mindanao forming alliance? Oct 11, 2016 Apart from sowing fear in the president's hometown, the deadly Davao bombing has also unraveled the alliance of several terror groups operating in Mindanao to spread terror throughout the country, and prove their allegiance to the Islamic State.
	Duterte: Misuari has lost control over young Moros by Raymon Dullana September 17, 2016 UPDATED The President says he thinks Nur Misuari won't commit to peace talks now. Young Moros are now 'hungry for a fight to establish a caliphate in Southeast Asia.
	PH, NDF to resume talks, silence guns by Carmela Fonbuena August 26, 2016 For the first time, the National Democratic Front also entertains the idea of discussing a joint ceasefire with the government. The Philippine government and communist rebels on Friday, August 26, signed an agreement that will silence guns on both sides for an indefinite period while they continue talks to end Asia's longest-running communist insurgency. Look also PH gov't, NDF to stop offensive ops in Mindanao June 18, 2017 The two sides agree to stop 'offensive operations' against each other as the NDF orders units on the group to help the government in its efforts against terror groups.
	Duterte: No amnesty for Abu Sayyaf by Pia Ranada September 26, 2016 President Rodrigo Duterte says he is rejecting MNLF leader Nur Misuari's suggestion to include the terrorist group in the Mindanao peace talks the Video Duterte in Jolo: Crush Abu Sayyaf by whatever means by Pia Ranada January 29, 2019 President Rodrigo Duterte appears to blame the Abu Sayyaf and ISIS for the twin explosions in the Jolo Cathedral *IMPORTANT Look Jolo Cathedral bombing*
Video	Baker Atyani's 18 months with the Abu Sayyaf by Maria A. Ressa January 24, 2017 Journalist Baker Atyani relives the 18 months he was held captive by the Abu Sayyaf. Look the full transcript in English HERE
	Stop the Attack Against Lumads and Their Schools by/Philippine Task Force on Indigenous Peoples' Rights, TFIP TFIP is a network of non-government organizations in the Philippines advancing the cause of indigenous peoples, IPs rights. It envisions a society that promotes and defends indigenous peoples' rights and upholds their self-determined development. Look also the article Voice of a Lumad widow: Our Land, our blood by/Mark Z. Saludes September 27, 2015 The widow of slain Lumad leader Dionel Campos talks to Rappler about the killing, and the Lumad's quest for justice and protection of ancestral land
	NPA members kill farmers despite peace moves – military May 22, 2016 by/AFP About 20 guerrillas of the New People's Army raided a bunkhouse used by farmers in Negros and killed two of them before fleeing Look also below
Videos	New People's Army, NPA AFP alarmed over increasing number of youth joining NPA The Armed Forces of the Philippines expressed concern over the increasing number of youth joining the NPA in the Cordillera region, with most of the new recruits coming from Manila. Jan 13, 2016
Videos	Youths continue to join New People's Army, NPA Nov 29, 2016 A few dozen New People's Army guerrillas in their 20s and 30s are now part of a new generation of Maoist fighters driven by crushing poverty, despair, government misrule and the abysmal inequality that has long plagued the Philippines.
	Communist rebels celebrate anniversary in Duterte’s city December 26, 2016 Communist guerrillas gathered at a camp in the city of President Rodrigo Duterte, their longtime ally, on Monday, December 26, as they celebrated the 48th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP). About 300 New People's Army (NPA) fighters had a show of force in a rebel camp in Barangay Lumiad, Paquibato District, in this city, witnessed by an estimated 3,000 members and supporters of the CPP.
	CPP claims 31% spike in membership this year December 27, 2016 By Pamela Jay Orias The Communist Party of the Philippines-North Central Mindanao Region (CPP-NCMR) has issued a statement claiming a 31 percent increase in membership this year.
Videos	Terrorism in the Philippines Sep 13, 2014 -- Gov't keeps 'no ransom' policy despite beheading threat The Philippine government is maintaining its no ransom policy even as the Abu Sayyaf threatened to behead its hostages composed of a local official from Zamboanga and two Coast Guard personnel. Jun 25, 2015 -- Alleged ISIS supporters in Sultan Kudarat identified Nakilala na ang ilan sa mga napatay sa sagupaan ng mga awtoridad at ng grupong sinasabing sympathizers umano ng ISIS sa Sultan Kudarat noong Huwebes. Tukoy na rin ang pangalan ng grupo. Nagsilikas naman ang mga residente sa lugar dahil sa engkwentro. Bandila, November 27, 2015, Biyernes -- ISIS in Southeast Asia by/Rappler.com Updated November 24, 2015 Why should Southeast Asia be alarmed over ISIS? Rappler talks to Zachary Abuza, a policy analyst specializing on Southeast Asian politics and security issues. He is the principal of Southeast Asia Analytics and a professor at the National War College in Washington, DC. -- The rise of ISIS in PH and Southeast Asia Updated January 21, 2016 Why is it important for ISIS to have a province in the region? Rappler talks to Sidney Jones, head of think tank group Institute for Policy Analysis Of Conflict, IPAC. Look also the article HERE -- Soldiers take over Butig town The military estimates around 50 members of a group said to have links to ISIS have been killed in pursuit operations in Lanao del Sur. Worse, the Armed Forces have discovered that some of the fighters engaging them in battle are actually minors. Chiara Zambrano is in the midst of the conflict and filed this report. ANC, The World Tonight, February 26, 2016 and 1album with: Philippine flag replaces ISS black banner at Butig town hall Dec 1, 2016 The Philippine Army brought the media to the municipal hall of Butig in Lanao Del Sur after flushing out members of the Maute terror group from the abandoned building. But the situation is very fluid. (with subtitles) Military still clearing outskirts of Butig Dec 2, 2016 The Armed Forces of the Philippines is still conducting clearing operations along the outskirts of Butig in Lanao del Sur, a military spokesman said Friday. Look also above
Video	Abu Sayyaf fighting to establish 'caliphate,' Duterte says Sep 17, 2016 The Abu Sayyaf is fighting to establish a “caliphate” in Southeast Asia, President Rodrigo Duterte said Saturday, as he directed the military to adapt to the extremist group’s evolving tactics.
Video	Why authorities did not arrest Nur Misuari Sep 19, 2016 Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza maintained that help from Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) leader Nur Misuari in the release of Abu Sayyaf hostages is "independent" of the cases pending against him.
	Experts warn PH: Don’t underestimate ISIS by/ Maria A. Ressa January 13, 2016 Exclusive: In the age of ISIS and lone wolf attacks, is it even helpful to distinguish between what is 'ISIS-directed' and 'ISIS-inspired' activities? Look also the articles: Duterte: ISIS followers radicalizing Filipinos in Mindanao by Pia Ranada August 10, 2016 The President says 'white people' with no weapons are already in some parts of Mindanao indoctrinating Muslims in the region about ISIS principles ISIS to followers in SE Asia: 'Go to the Philippines' June 25, 2016 The Islamic State (IS, formerly known as ISIS or the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq) has called on its followers in Southeast Asia to fight for the terror group either in Syria or in the Philippines PH troops regain control of town attacked by terrorists March 01, 2016 Soldiers regained control of Butig town in Lanao del Sur on Tuesday, March 1, as they captured 3 major strongholds of an ISIS-inspired militant group following a 10-day offensive that killed 24 rebels, 3 soldiers and displaced more than 5,000 families. The gun battles since February 20 have destroyed houses, school buildings, government offices and small business establishments. ISIS recognizes Philippine-based extremist groups by/ KD Suarez February 17, 2016 The release of the video could presage the announcement of a wilayat or province in the region soon ISIS recruiting in Central Mindanao, says MILF The Moro Islamic Liberation Front, MILF said Tuesday, January 26, 2015 the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq also known as ISIS, IS, ISIL or Da’esch is indeed recruiting members in at least 3 provinces in Central Mindanao. ISIS has an Android app for encrypted chat by/ Victor Barreiro Jr. January 18, 2016 After getting pushed out of various messaging services, such as Whatsapp and Telegram, the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group appears to be communicating over its own secure chat app. ISIS to declare a province in Mindanao? By/Maria A. Ressa Updated January 10, 2016 New video released on January 4, 2016 shows consolidation of extremist groups pledging allegiance to ISIS ISIS in Southeast Asia November 23, 2015 PH military probes video of alleged ISIS training camp in the Philippines December 23, 2015
	All-out war? Try living in Mindanao, say Moro groups by/Angela Casauay Feb 20, 2015 If an all-out war happened here in Manila, that would be unacceptable
	Terrorism has a Name - Wahhabism and Wahhabi extremism gaining a hold in Mindanao Look ref.: HERE and HERE< Wahhabism HERE
	Context: The US in PH anti-terror campaigns by/Maria A. Ressa Feb 17, 2015 Let’s start with a basic fact: the US has been involved in counterterrorism operations in the Philippines for more than a decade
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	PH drops in peace index ranking by/Angela Casauay, Aug 24, 2014 The Philippines is ranking 134 out of 162 countries – a drop of 5 places from 2012 in the 2014 Global Peace Index. Internal and external threats to peace continue to hound the Philippines, affecting its overall ranking in the 2014 Global Peace Index. Even as the government and the MILF work towards implementing the peace accord, other armed groups, reportedly with terrorist connections, continue to exist. READ: Philippine militants pledge allegiance to ISIS jihadists and Senior Abu Sayyaf leader swears oath to ISIS
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	Terrorism in the Philippines are conflicts based on political issues conducted by rebel organizations against the government, its citizens and supporters. List of terrorist incidents - Location and description
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Abu Sayyaf	Abu Sayyaf is a terrorist bandit group operating in the southern Philippines. Look also HERE
Living in fear of the Abu Sayyaf	What it's like living in fear of the Abu Sayyaf by Pia Ranada September 03, 2016 The life and prosperity of residents in places like Basilan are at stake in the Duterte administration's efforts to destroy the Abu Sayyaf Look also Duterte: Abu Sayyaf members are not criminals by Pia Ranada Updated July 09, 2016 President Rodrigo Duterte becomes the first Philippine Chief Executive not to tag the notorious group as a band of criminals For President Rodrigo Duterte, the Abu Sayyaf does not fit his definition of a criminal group. Duterte made the distinction while addressing Muslim leaders in Davao City on Friday night, July 8. This makes him the first Philippine president since the group emerged in the early 1990s not to brand the Abu Sayyaf as a band of criminals. and the below video
	Senior Abu Sayyaf leader swears oath to ISIS by/Maria A. Ressa - Aug 04, 2014 The ISIS ideology is spreading fast on social media, ' the new machine to recruit militants.' The Islamic State (IS), formerly known as ISIS or the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq or ISIS, is expanding its recruitment on social media. On July 23, a video of senior Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon along with masked men was posted on YouTube. Look also What ISIS follower Isnilon Hapilon's transcripts reveal about his childhood by Carmela Fonbuena May 31, 2017 The so-called 'emir' of Islamic State in Southeast Asia consistently had good grades in Character Education. MILF vows to stop spread of ISIS 'virus' in PH by/Agence France-Presse Aug 28, 2014 and the Video - Aug 29, 2014
	2 days before 'deadline,' Abu Sayyaf steps up pressure on German hostages by/Carmela Fonbuena Oct 15, 2014 The photos posted on Wednesday, October 15, showed 71-year-old Okonek sitting in the middle of a freshly dug grave while 4 masked men point their rifles at him. The kidnappers were carrying the black flag that was first associated with the Al Qaeda and now the ISIS. "Abu Sayyaf behead this German national on Oct. 17, 2014, at exactly 3:00p.m if they can't avail our demands," reads the social media post. The ASG also put Okonek, a medical doctor, on radio via RMN in Zamboanga City. "Im sitting here in a hole. They digged a hole, 3 meters by 1.5 meters. They told me it is my grave. The two were on a holiday, on board a yacht, when they were taken by the Abu Sayyaf in April 2014 off Palawan province. Look also the article Catapang on Abu Sayyaf deadline on Germans Philippine military chief Gregorio Catapang and Western Mindanao Command Lieutenant General Rustico Guerrero have gathered their forces to confront the Abu Sayyaf and its threat to kill one of their German hostages Look also now the article Abu Sayyaf frees 2 German hostages by/Carmela Fonbuena Oct 17, 2014 Updated 12:08 AM, Oct 18, 2014 The Abu Sayyaf confirms a P250 million ransom was paid The Abu Sayyaf released its two German hostages Friday evening, October 17, and they are now at the headquarters of the Philippine military at Camp Bautista in Jolo, Sulu.
	Defeating the Abu Sayyaf June 20, 2016 Local government officials are pivotal in weakening the kidnap-for-ransom group. The Abu Sayyaf (ASG) has beheaded 3 foreign hostages in recent months, 2 of them Canadians and one Malaysian. Before this despicable rampage, the kidnap-for-ransom group also killed a Filipino hostage. They committed these barbaric acts not in the name of religion or their twisted interpretation of Islam but because the deadlines for the payment of multi-million pesos in ransom had passed.
	Moro Islamic Liberation Front, MILF
Video	Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, BIFF a Muslim militant organization based in Mindanao. They are a smaller player – a splinter group of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, MILF in the overall Moro insurgency in the Philippines and are mostly active in central Mindanao. Remark this is an album "Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, BIFF" Look also the articles: BIFF attacks North Cotabato village, holds students hostage by Carmela Fonbuena June 21, 2017 (3. UPDATE) The BIFF, a group that the military has linked to ISIS, is holding at least 5 civilian hostages used as human shields as they fled government forces. Clashes between troops and suspected members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in North Cotabato's Pigcawayan town were reported Wednesday morning, June 21. The BIFF, a group that the military has linked to international terrorist group Islamic State (ISIS), was reportedly holding hostage at least 5 pupils of Malagakit Elementary School. Military tags BIFF in General Santos bombing - Sep 17, 2014 BIFF has new commander. The splinter group admits attacking soldiers but not civilians. Aug 09, 2013 and these HERE and HERE
	Mindanao - MNLF Despite no reliable data, it is estimated that around 13% of combatants are child soldiers. Look also below HERE and MNLF-BAF, Moro National Liberation Front and its Bangsamoro Armed Forces The MNLF’s combatants span at least two generations and include people who look both younger than 18 years i.e. child soldiers and older than 60
	National Democratic Front - NDF a coalition of far left leaning political parties, agricultural unions, trade unions, and other related groups. The front has controversial members, like the Communist Party of the Philippines, which has its own military wing, the New People's Army. The Communist Party of the Philippines calls its participation in the NDF the National United Front Commission.
	Communist Party of the Philippines, Re-Established Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas It remains an underground political organization since its founding on December 26, 1968 and has been operating in clandestine manner. It aims to overthrow the Philippine government through armed revolution with its direct leadership over New People's Army and National Democratic Front. look also HERE and The New People's Army, NPA the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines. NPA rebels torch taxis and also the below Videos New People's Army Rebels Returnee Testimonies, 2 videos Aug 28, 2010 and Oct 9, 2013 AFP alarmed over increasing number of youth joining NPA. Jan 13, 2016
	Rajah Sulaiman movement, RSM an Islamic terrorist organization in the Philippines, founded by Ahmed Santos in 1991. The group's soldiers have been trained, financed and governed by Abu Sayyaf and Jemaah Islamiah, a Philippine terrorist group with links to Al Qaeda.
Islamic Congregation	Jemaah Islamiyah (Jemaah Islamiah - JI - Islamic Congregation a Southeast Asian militant Islamic organization dedicated to the establishment of a Daulah Islamiyah, regional Islamic caliphate in Southeast Asia incorporating Indonesia, Malaysia, the southern Philippines, Singapore and Brunei. JI was added to the United Nations 1267 Committee's list of terrorist organizations linked to al-Qaeda or the Taliban on 25 October 2002 under UN Security Council Resolution 1267
	Bin Laden Connections To Philippine Terror Explored
	Terrorism in Southeast Asia: Threat and Response
Terrorism	Terrorism in Southeast Asia Look the pages 16 - 19 incl. about Philippines
	What to do in case of a Terrorist Attack involving Radioactive Materials
Civilians fighting Terrorism - Etc. Look more about "using the Internet" HERE go to overview
Video	Civilians take up arms vs ISIS and BIFF in Mindanao by/ Jef Maitem January 19, 2016 In a gathering somewhere in the mountains of Central Mindanao, Brother Asiong, spokesman for Red God's Soldiers, leads over 300 men in burning the ISIS flag Remark this is an album "Civilians fighting Terrorism" Look description on the video and the full article HERE
	How to fight ISIS on social media by/Maria A. Ressa Mar 09, 2015 In nearly every language and with startling sophistication, ISIS is reaching out to young kids around the world and enticing them to see the world in new ways. In nearly every language and with startling sophistication, ISIS is reaching out to young kids around the world and enticing them to see the world in new ways. While Twitter and Facebook have tried to control the spread of its message, ISIS comes back with new tools, like its own social media network launched Sunday.
Peace Talks & Bangsamoro Basic Law Remark, most of the videos in this section are albums in the album "Peace Talks" Look also Ethnic, Indigenous and Tribal Groups, Culture, Rights and the complementary sections PAMANA, the national government’s framework and program for peace and development in conflict-affected areas (CAAs) and Terrorism & Terrorgroups This subject is filling so much, so it's impossible for us to "tell everything" about it, so in the future here will be only few updates! We recommend you also to use 'searchmachines' for informations! AboutPhilippines fears that the "No statesman" will give away our wonderfull country and forget all the countries, who always have supported our country! go to overview
	Bangsamoro or Moroland is the homeland of the Moro people Look more link about the Moro HERE
Video	Nur Misauri Versus the MILF in the Philippines Journeyman Pictures Nov 1, 2007 After the War (July 1997) A historic report profiling Mindanao's most prominent guerrilla leader-turned-politician: Nur Misauri Nur Misuari is finding peace as tricky as the war between the Muslim minority and the government that he helped end.
	Bangsamoro member resigns over Duterte rape joke, martial law by Pia Ranada May 31, 2017 Bangsamoro Transition Commission member Samira Gutoc-Tomawis quits after President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial remarks about soldiers raping women and his martial law declaration.
	PH, NDF agree on interim joint ceasefire by Carmela Fonbuena April 05, 2017 A joint ceasefire is one of the demands of President Rodrigo Duterte Look also Duterte ready to formally end peace talks with Left by Pia Ranada August 02, 2017 President Rodrigo Duterte says he is ready to sign a formal notice to terminate peace talks with the communists. PH cancels 5th round of talks with communist rebels by Paterno Esmaquel II May 27, 2017 (3rd UPDATE) 'This is not an easy road to peace,' peace adviser Jesus Dureza says, as the Philippines waits for an 'enabling environment' for both parties. The Philippine government (GRP) announced on Saturday, May 27, that it will no longer join the scheduled 5th round of peace negotiations with communist rebels. Lorenzana: Criminals, not NPA, target of martial law by Bea Cupin May 27, 2017 Despite the back-and-forth between the CPP-NDF and defense officials, peace talks between the Philippine government and NDF continue in the Netherlands. Duterte 'a bit pessimistic' about Mindanao peace talks by Pia Ranada May 05, 2017 'I'm not nervous but I’m a little bit worried that nothing will come of it,' says Duterte about government talks with the MILF and MNLF. DOCUMENT: PH, NDF Agreement on an Interim Joint Ceasefire April 06, 2017 The agreement says a ceasefire will take effect upon the approval and signing of the guidelines and ground rules Negotiators of the government and the communist National Democratic Front on Wednesday, April 5, signed an agreement to formally start the process of drafting an interim joint ceasefire. The agreement says a ceasefire will take effect upon the approval and signing of the guidelines and ground rules. It does not set a timeline.
Video	Ubusan ng Lahi, An open letter to President Duterte NPA - PH peacetalks poem - English subtitles Feb 7, 2017 Award-winning poet Dr Joi Barrios-Leblanc reads an open letter to President Rodrigo Duterte Look also the article: Ubusan ng lahi: An open letter to President Duterte February 08, 2017 Through a poem, award-winning poet Joi Barrios calls on President Rodrigo Duterte to 'let the peace talks move on'
	Women launch movement for peace participation in Mindanao by Diana G. Mendoza February 26, 2014 Women should have a seat at the table of decision-makers who will build the peace in Mindanao Look also the Video: Women's Peace Table March 27, 2017 Female peace advocates from Asia and Europe gather in the Philippines for an international conference on women's public leadership in peace efforts. Look the interview with MovePH's Voltaire Tupaz to Irene Santiago, chair of the Bangsamoro Peace Accords and Janjira Sombatpoonsiri
	Love in the time of Duterte February 13, 2017 Precisely because of the communists' personal and political ties with the President, the current peace talks should not be business as usual Look also Lorenzana downplays chances of nationwide martial law by Pia Ranada September 15, 2017 - with Video Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana does not think leftists are capable of staging a massive protest action that would warrant a martial law declaration. CPP: 'Duterte's plot to declare nationwide martial law underway' September 14, 2017 'Duterte is presently carrying out a mind-conditioning campaign to justify his plan to impose martial law....He employs his horde of paid trolls to flood social media with Duterte adulation and to villify the Left and political opposition,' says the Communist Party of the Philippines
	FAST FACTS: The JASIG in the peace talks by Jodesz Gavilan February 08, 2017 What is the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees (JASIG) all about in relation to the failed peace negotiations?
	Duterte finally names members of body to draft Bangsamoro law by Carmela Fonbuena February 10, 2017 At least 3 MNLF members are now part of the body that will draft a law that will implement a peace deal between the government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front
	More than ceasefire: End the causes of armed conflict by Feny Cosiso January 26, 2017 The slogan 'peace based on social justice' is exactly the main goal of the recent talks in Rome in Italy.
	AFP to hold 'localized peace talks' with communist rebels. with video by Camille Elemia February 08, 2017 'I'm sure there are so many NPA who want to go back to the mainstream. Let's give them the chance. Hindi naman lahat ng NPA gusto makipaglaban,' says AFP chief Eduardo Año Look also PH, NDF reopen talks after bitter impasse by Carmela Fonbuena April 03, 2017 UPDATED Negotiators representing the government and the communist rebels return to the negotiating table amid pressure to forge a joint ceasefire agreement. Lorenzana tags NPA as 'terrorists' ahead of talks April 01, 2017 President Rodrigo Duterte's defense chief says they support the peace process, but questions the sincerity of the communist rebels. Duterte wants bilateral ceasefire deal with NDF sealed in April talks by Pia Ranada March 31, 2017 The two panels are also expected to decide on the 'referee' in the bilateral ceasefire agreement, after Norway begged off from the role. Gov't sees 'no reason' to declare unilateral ceasefire by Pia Ranada March 31, 2017 The communists are not expected to declare a unilateral ceasefire on March 31, says government chief negotiator Silvestre Bello III. PH, NDF agree to resume formal peace talks by Carmela Fonbuena March 12, 2017 UPDATED The two parties also agree to reinstate unilateral ceasefire declarations within a month and extend the bail of the NDF consultants released last year. Duterte to NPA on resuming peace talks: Let go of hate March 05, 2017 'You are full of hate, then we cannot talk about peace,' says President Rodrigo Duterte Duterte to 'think a thousand times' about reviving peace talks by Pia Ranada February 28, 2017 The President says he will consult with his Cabinet 'sometime' about resuming peace talks with communists Duterte bats for 'strategic shift' in ending war with Reds by Carmela Fonbuena February 21, 2017 President Rodrigo Duterte meets with leftist Cabinet members to discuss the peace process that collapsed earlier in the month. Duterte sets conditions for resuming talks with communists by Pia Ranada February 20, 2017 The Palace releases bilateral ceasefire wish list that includes prohibiting the NPA from imposing revolutionary tax and from ambushing the military. CPP to Duterte: Let's discuss better ceasefire arrangement by Carmela Fonbuena February 19, 2017 'The Party and the New People’s Army (NPA) reiterate their support for efforts to forge a bilateral ceasefire agreement,' says the CPP
	Duterte regains momentum in peace talks; is there still hope? by Joel Rocamora February 06, 2017 Despite the President's announcement of an end of negotiations, my bet is that it will continue. Look also Immigration put on alert over NDF consultants February 08, 2017 This comes after the Duterte administration terminated the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees upon the cancellation of the peace talks. Duterte gov't terminates JASIG by Pia Ranada February 07, 2017 UPDATED Chief Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza relays the termination of the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees in a letter to CPP founder Jose Maria Sison and NDF chief negotiator Fidel Agcaoili. Duterte calls communists 'spoiled brats' by Pia Ranada February 06, 2017 While communists say they're willing to reopen peace talks, the President calls them 'spoiled brats' for demanding too much from the government NDF: No basis to arrest released communist rebels UPDATED NDF legal consultant Edre Olalia says the communist rebels who were released to join the peace talks still enjoy protection under JASIG CPP willing to explore reopening of peace talks But former Ateneo School of Government Dean Antonio La Viña says a 'grand gesture' from the communists may be needed to change President Rodrigo Duterte's mind. Both by Carmela Fonbuena February 06, 2017
Videos	NPA ends ceasefire but says talks should continue and Gov't still believes NPA sincerity with peace talks Both Feb 1, 2017 (1 album) Look also the full story - articles: Duterte: Communist rebels are terrorists February 05, 2017 'It seems to me that itong mga terorista want another 50 years of killing of Filipinos,' says President Rodrigo Duterte, denouncing the New People's Army. NPA ends ceasefire but says talks should continue by Carmela Fonbuena Updated February 01, 2017 UPDATED 'The August 28, 2016, unilateral declaration of interim ceasefire issued by the Central Committee of the CPP and the National Operations Command of the New People’s Army is hereby terminated,' says the NPA Duterte not ready to decide on ceasefire with NPA by Pia Ranada February 02, 2017 'I will decide in the fullness of God's time,' says President Rodrigo Duterte, a day after the New People's Army announced it will lift its ceasefire with the government Dureza wants Duterte to maintain gov't ceasefire with NPA February 01, 2017 President Rodrigo Duterte's chief peace adviser says negotiations with the Left will continue even after the communist rebels have terminated their ceasefire with the government
Videos	AFP protests excessive use of force by the NPA AFP chief General Año says they will go hard vs NPA - and - Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana denounced NPA's 'extortion,' other 'lawless' activities Both Feb 3, 2017 Look also the articles: Duterte scraps talks with communists by Carmela Fonbuena February 04, 2017 President Rodrigo Duterte says he sees no reason for the talks to resume during his term, unless there is a 'compelling reason' to do so. Duterte: No peace with communists in our generation by Pia Ranada February 03, 2017 'I tried my best, but I guess it wasn't good enough... There will be no peace in this land vis-a-vis the Communist Party,' says the President. Duterte orders AFP: End ceasefire with NPA tonight by Pia Ranada February 03, 2017 'Go back to your camps, clean your rifles, and be ready to fight,' Duterte orders soldiers, lifting the ceasefire he declared during his first State of the Nation Address. Duterte mulls terminating ceasefire with NPA by Carmela Fonbuena and Pia Ranada February 03, 2017 President Rodrigo Duterte considers the option a day after the communist rebels ended their own ceasefire with government.
	Indigenous peoples call for recognition of rights in peace talks by Beverly Longid January 19, 2017 We urge the government to heed the call of IPs to stop the militarization of their communities and to grant political prisoners unconditional amnesty
	NDF not ready to sign final peace deal before 2020 The government panel is hoping to sign a bilateral ceasefire deal amid threats that the New People's Army could go back to war. Look also PH, NDF talks: Both sides need to make painful compromises Government and NDF negotiators begin talks on CASER, the 'heart and soul' of the peace process that seeks to draw a roadmap to address widespread poverty in the Philippines. Both by Carmela Fonbuena January 19 and 30, 2017
Video	Gov't ready for 3rd round of talks with Reds January 13, 2017 Government chief negotiator Silvestre Bello III dismisses fears that the 5-month-old ceasefire between the military and the NPA will collapse. Watch our interview with Bello Look also the articles Talks with Reds delayed after Duterte's last-minute call by Carmela Fonbuena April 02, 2017 The opening ceremony for the 4th round of talks is rescheduled to Monday, April 3. The instructions of President Rodrigo Duterte, however, have yet to be divulged. 'Duterte's track record shows respect for human rights' – Bello by Camille Elemia January 22, 2017 The government's chief peace negotiator defends the President from the National Democratic Front's allegations that the administration has committed human rights abuses. Chilling reason why PH, NDF talks moved from Oslo to Rome January 16, 2017 It's the first time that the formal peace negotiations will be held outside Norway. COLD OSLO. Negotiators of the Philippine government and National Democratic Front of the Philippines find Oslo too cold for the 3rd round of talks. The 3rd round of formal talks between the Philippine government and the communist National Democratic Front (NDF), to be held from January 19 to 25, moved venues from Norway to Rome in Italy.
	CPP blasts Duterte, calls for show of force December 14, 2016 The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) on Wednesday, December 14, once again rebuked President Rodrigo Duterte for his failure to release more political prisoners, as it called on supporters to show indignation through peace rallies on December 26, the party’s 48th anniversary.
	Marcos burial a major issue in peace talks – Jalandoni by Patty Pasion December 10, 2016 The National Democratic Front says the hero's burial for dictator Ferdinand Marcos and the release of political prisoners will be the top issues it will discuss with the government panel in January. Contrary to the insistence of government negotiators, the state-sanctioned hero's burial for dictator Ferdinand Marcos will be a major issue when peace talks between the government and the National Democratic Front resume next year, an NDF panel adviser said. Look also PH, NDF closer to signing crucial joint ceasefire deal by Carmela Fonbuena December 12, 2016 The National Democratic Front says they are amenable to signing the long delayed joint ceasefire deal but it will only be effective upon the releases of political prisoners.
Video	Fragile talks with the Philippine left January 10, 2017National Democratic Front chief negotiator Fidel Agcaoili talks to Rappler about the status of negotiations with the Philippine govenrment. Look also the article: Duterte's talks with NDF: The meat of the matter by Teddy Casiño January 12, 2017 What is at stake in the peace talks is the economic future of the country Ceasefire with Reds in danger by Carmela Fonbuena January 11, 2017 The 3rd round of talks between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front, to be held in Rome from January 18 to 25, will be critical.
Video	Peace talks eyed for 'sabotage'? Dec 6, 2016 Peace talks between the government and communist rebels have triggered renewed interest under President Rodrigo Duterte. But an official in the government's peace effort warned of a possible "sabotage" coming from forces here and abroad.
	Duterte 'considering' talks with Maute group – Palace by Pia Ranada November 30, 2016 Malacañang says President Rodrigo Duterte will 'try to exhaust all possibilities to achieve peace and order'.
	Duterte: I'm ready to talk to Abu Sayyaf by Pia Ranada November 25, 2016 Previously, Duterte said he refuses to talk peace with the Abu Sayyaf as it would be 'like slapping the nation'. But NOW: President Rodrigo Duterte is ready to talk to bandit and terrorist group Abu Sayyaf.
Video	2 separate peace panels for MILF, MNLF-Nur Nov 6, 2016 Moro National Liberation Front leader Nur Misuari will not work with rival group Moro Islamic Liberation Front to draft a law that will create a new Bangsamoro region. Look also the articles: 2 separate peace panels for MILF, MNLF-Nur by Carmela Fonbuena November 07, 2016 MILF chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal says the group is not opposed to Nur Misuari's participation in the peace process Gov't not giving up on Dec 10 bilateral ceasefire deal by Pia Ranada November 22, 2016 Despite reported violations of the unilateral ceasefires declared by both government and the Left, government panel chief Silvestre Bello III says the ceasefire is holding out
Bangsamoro Basic Law	Bangsamoro Basic Law: House Bill No. 4994 full text Look also Arroyo files own bill creating Bangsamoro Autonomous Region August 13, 2017 Former President and now Pampanga Representative Gloria Arroyo filed her own version of the law creating the Bangsamoro region in Mindanao, a new track separate from Malacañang-backed inititatives to implement a peace agreement with Muslim rebels. Gov’t, MILF call on public, lawmakers to support new Bangsamoro law by Voltaire Tupaz July 18, 2017 The Duterte government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front launch a joint communications roadmap to pass the revised Bangsamoro Basic Law Revised Bangsamoro law submitted to Duterte by Carmela Fonbuena July 17, 2017 MILF leader Ghadzali Jaafar says the document is 'faithful to letter and spirit' of the 2014 agreement. Sources say the controversial provisions were revised. How different is ARMM from the Bangsamoro? by/Angela Casauay May 09, 2015 Here are 14 key features of the Bangsamoro compared to the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
	Why Lumads are asking for another version of BBL by Mick Basa September 02, 2017 *Teduray leader Timuay Santos Unsad says the current version of the proposed BBL does not include provisions protecting non-Islamized indigenous tribes.*
Video	Gov't urged to protect indigenous people's rights Nov 24, 2016 Advocates hope the new administration will respect and protect the rights of the indigenous peoples under the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law.
	Duterte: Misuari has lost control over young Moros by Raymon Dullana September 17, 2016 UPDATED The President says he thinks Nur Misuari won't commit to peace talks now. Young Moros are now 'hungry for a fight to establish a caliphate in Southeast Asia. Look also HERE
	PH, NDF to resume talks, silence guns by Carmela Fonbuena UPDATED August 26, 2016 For the first time, the National Democratic Front also entertains the idea of discussing a joint ceasefire with the government. The Philippine government and communist rebels on Friday, August 26, signed an agreement that will silence guns on both sides for an indefinite period while they continue talks to end Asia's longest-running communist insurgency. Look also the Video Unang round ng peace talks sa gobyerno at NDF, matagumpay Aug 26, 2016 and the articles DOCUMENT: PH, NDF joint statement on the resumption of formal talks August 26, 2016 It is the result of the first round of formal peace talks between the Philippine government and communist rebels since an impasse in 2011 Oslo talks: 'The most kind and most warm negotiators' Carmela Fonbuena August 27, 2016 Norway's Foreign Minister Børge Brende observes the camaraderie between Philippine government and NDF peace negotiators in Oslo, on the day the two groups signed a historic and unprecedented joint statement AFP lauds NPA for indefinite ceasefire declaration by Voltaire Tupaz August 27, 2016 But communist rebels criticize military forces for their continuing aggressive moves in and around the areas of operations of the NPA
	CPP issues indefinite ceasefire order 7:42 AM, August 28, 2016 The ceasefire order takes effect Sunday, August 28, effectively extending the 7-day limited ceasefire it issued before the talks
	FAST FACTS: The CPP-NPA-NDF and the Oslo talks by Katerina Francisco August 22, 2016 After 40 rounds of talks under 5 Philippine governments, the peace process with communist guerrillas begins on a high note in Oslo
	Dureza: Peace talks to be inclusive July 02, 2016 The presidential adviser on the peace process says the Duterte administration will honor signed peace agreements, but adds they will have to be consistent with planned reforms
	'Moro Convention' eyed to craft new Bangsamoro law by Paterno Esmaquel II June 20, 2016 The process for the 'historic' Moro Convention begins soon after President-elect Rodrigo Duterte takes office on June 30
	Commission finalizes Bangsamoro Basic Law draft by Pia Ranada June 08, 2017 Government peace panel chairperson Irene Santiago hopes President Rodrigo Duterte will certify the bill as urgent in his second State of the Nation Address on July 24.
	Vatican to Aquino: Ensure peace in Mindanao by/Paterno Esmaquel II December 05, 2015 The Vatican hopes that parties involved can 'guarantee stable and lasting peace' in the southern Philippines
Video	ANIMATION: War came to Mindanao The history of the armed struggle in Mindanao runs deeper than all the liberation fronts that have championed its cause. Jul 11, 2015 Look also the article HERE
	OPAPP hopes to start work on new Bangsamoro law in January by Carmela Fonbuena December 30, 2016 President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to name in January 2017 the members of the expanded Bangsamoro Transition Commission that is tasked to draft the Bangsamoro bill.
Videos	Mindanao Peace Talks -- Hope for Mindanaoans with signing of peace pact. Mar 28, 2014 - To be recognized as the Bangsamoro. That is a dream for many who spent decades fighting for justice. For fighters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, Thursday's historic signing for peace was an emotional day. Natashya Gutierrez reports. GPH-MILF peace deal: Groundwork begins Rappler talks to Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, Yasmin Busran-Lao and Senen Bacani of the government's peace panel Feb 3, 2014 MILF's sincerity in peace talks questioned In the midst of knowing the truth behind the bloody encounter in Mamasapano, the intentions and sincerity of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) about the peace talks is now being questioned. Feb 10, 2015 Doubts arise over crucial Philippine autonomy law after rebel clash Work to set up an autonomous Muslim region in the Philippines to end a 45-year insurgency has been suspended and may be abandoned altogether because of a clash in which more than 50 people were killed, legislators said on Wednesday. A top official described the clash between police and rebels on Sunday, which shattered a three-year ceasefire, as a "misencounter" during a bid to arrest two militants who had taken refuge with Moro Islamic Liberation Front fighters. The rebels, operating in the south of the largely Roman Catholic country, have agreed to disarm in exchange for an autonomous government. Jan 28, 2015 - look also the article HERE , Reported by Reuters World News 28 JAN 2015 What is the current economic standing of ARMM? While the Bangsamoro Basic Law is still far from completion, a successful implementation of this is said to give great economic gain for the region and the country -- apart from finally achieving peace. But what exactly is the current economic standing of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao and how exactly will the BBL help the situation? Jun 10, 2015 Look also the video "United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP)" HERE Look also the article House creates supercommittee to tackle Bangsamoro bill
	Bangsamoro Basic Law is not yet dead by/ Yasmira P. Moner February 03, 2016 'We may have lost one track of the Bangsamoro peace process, but combating violent extremism and holding on to peace remain to be the better option to attaining right to self-determination'
	Bangsamoro basic law: Forgotten battle? by/ Amir Mawallil February 01, 2016 'We are comforted by our undying aspiration for peace and justice' Something is palpable in the air right now, something threatening. And it's this: Before we know it, no one is talking about the Moro people and the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) anymore but us alone. Is the BBL dead? Is it over?
	Bangsamoro bill in 'coma' Feb 11, 2015 'If both houses of Congress vote today, I dare say not only this version but maybe any version will not pass,' Senator Bongbong Marcos says. “I don’t know about dying but it is in a coma.” Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr warned that the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) might be the next casualty of the Mamasapano clash that killed 44 elite cops, at least 17 members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), and some civilians.
	New deadline for Bangsamoro law passage: June 30 by/Angela Casauay Mar 02, 2015 The proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law would not pass unamended, House leaders maintain Amid the beating of war drums, Congress leaders on Monday, March 2, set a new deadline for the passage of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law by the end of the 2nd regular session in June. The imminent death of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) in the 16th Congress January 29, 2016 Malacañang says it expects the next Philippine leader to sustain the peace process DOCUMENT: Bangsamoro bill as approved in House committee May 20, 2015 Read the latest version of House Bill 4994 approved at committee level 4 scenarios if Bangsamoro bill is not passed by/Angela Casauay Jun 04, 2015 UPDATED One of the least likely scenarios is passing the bill and providing for a longer transition period
Video	#HearMindanao: Why we need to talk peace. Rappler’s #ProjectMindanao, in partnership with InciteGov, hold a forum "#HearMindanao: Why we should talk peace" on Tuesday, July 14, at the AIM Conference Center in Makati City, from 4 pm to 7 pm. Streamed live on Jul 14, 2015 Look also the articles "FULL TEXT: Mamasapano valedictorian's speech at #HearMindanao" and "Why we should talk peace #HearMindanao"
Video	Artist Kublai Millan: Art brings peace Millan is well known for his giant sculptures in Davao city, such as his durian sculpture outside the city's airport and his eagle sculptures in Rizal Park. He is a man with a mission -- he wants to show the world that not all of Mindanao is war-torn. He shares why as an artist, he believes his work and the work of other artists can be a path to peace within the region. Aug 10, 2015 Remark this is an album in the album "Kublai Millan" in the album "Woodcarvers, Sculptors etc. and their works" Look more about Kublai Millan HERE
Private armies - Etc. in the Philippines Remark, that most of the below videos in this section are albums in the album "Terrorism, Kidnapping, Private Armies, Gangs - Etc." Important to look too: New People's Army, NPA Peace Talks go to overview
	Philippines must get rid of its militias now by Emerlynne Gil September 22, 2016 If the Senate hearings would result in abolishing militias and demobilizing their members, it would be an important step towards ending abuses committed by these government-sponsored death squads
	Palace activates task force to disband private armies in Bangsamoro Memorandum Circular No. 83, s. 2015 From the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process The newly released Memorandum Circular No. 83 creates a task force that focuses on disbanding private armies in the Bangsamoro territory and its adjacent regions.
Video	The Philippines' private armies 101 East looks at how clans use private armies to keep a tight grip on political power.
	85 armed groups maintained by politicians - PNP by Gemma Bagayaua Mendoza The Philippine National Police has vowed to go after private armed groups, PAGs, there will be no sacred cows in this campaign
	Philippines must dismantle its private armies! By Iris C. Gonzales
Videos	God's Army Filipino Christian Militias Fighting Back Against the Islamists -- Unreported World: The conflict between Muslims and Christians in Mindanao, in which hundreds of thousands of people have been killed from both sides, and many more people homeless. Bearers Of The Sword - The Abu Sayyaf -- Holy Warriors -- Revolutionaries or Terrorists The Philippines is seen as one of the frontlines in the War of Terror. But dubbing local armed groups terrorists seems to be making the situation worse. "We are home-grown, legitimate revolutionaries", states Comrade Oris from the New People's Army. "How can we be terrorists in our own land?" For many years, they were partners in the peace process. But - following George W Bush's visit - they're now regarded as terrorists. Since then, levels of violence have increased. "We need to get away from these labels and go back to the pre 9/11 days of engagement", states peace process advisor, Paul Clifford. "What is it these people want?" According to one report, the most common dominator of rebel villages is the lack of a local school. -- Rebels Returnee Testimonies NPA Amazon encourages comrades to surrender Ka Hannah a vice platoon leader of cpp npa finally realized that she has been deceive and tells about his experiences inside the New Peoples Army. Uploaded on Aug 28, 2010 NPA Rebel Returnee Testimony Watch Marife's aka Juliet testimony why she left the rebel group. Oct 9, 2013 Look more about NPA above HERE -- Pagalungan Hundreds of families from villages on the border of North Cotabato and Maguindanao fill makeshift evacuation centers while fighting rages between elements of the MILF's 108th Base Command and BIFF fighters. Feb 19, 2015
Child soldiers in the PHILIPPINES has been moved: Look the NEW section HERE and the laws about Children, Youth, Children in Armed Conflict go to overview
Kidnapping e.g. for Ransom - KFR Look also Travel warnings Go to overview
	Senate hearing on 'tokhang for ransom' February 23, 2017 South Korean businessman Jee Ick Joo reportedly was a victim of 'tokhang for ransom' and died in the hands of the Philippine police Look also the article: South Korean kidnapped, murdered by PH policemen by Agence France-Presse January 18, 2017 A South Korean businessman who went missing in the Philippines 3 months ago was kidnapped by policemen and murdered on the day he disappeared, a Seoul official says
	Abu Sayyaf kidnaps construction workers in Jolo ahead of Duterte visit July 15, 2017 The Abu Sayyaf abducted 4 construction workers in Jolo ahead of the visit of President Rodrigo Duterte to the Sulu provincial capital on Saturday, July 15.
	Southern Philippine waters not a new Somalia – gov't by AFP July 08, 2016 The foreign secretary's comments come after armed men suspected to be from the Abu Sayyaf group this year abducted 25 Indonesian and Malaysian sailors in the Sulu Sea. The Philippines denied, that piracy in its waters bordering Indonesia and Malaysia had reached Somalian levels, after a recent spate of kidnappings of Southeast Asian sailors.
	3 foreigners, 1 Filipina abducted in Samal Island by/Karlos Manlupig Editha Caduaya September 22, 2015 Three foreigners – two Canadians and a Norwegian – and a Filipina were abducted in a resort in Samal Island in Davao del Norte late Monday night, September 21, authorities confirmed. The victims include a Norwegian resort executive, his Filipino girlfriend, and two Canadian guests. Two Japanese nationals are hurt after they fought off the armed men who tried to kidnap them as well. Samal Island, known as the "Island Garden City," experienced a similar incident in 2001. Look also New rebel group likely behind Samal kidnapping by/Camille Elemia Editha Caduaya September 23, 2015
	Abu Sayyaf beheads another Canadian hostage June 13, 2016 Robert Hall is beheaded by the group in Sulu as the deadline for ransom payment lapses. The Abu Sayyaf was demanding P600 million in ransom for 3 hostages. In April, the group killed Canadian John Ridsdel after a ransom deadline passed. Ridsdel, Hall, Sekkingstad, and Flor were abducted in September 2015 from a resort on Samal Island, hundreds of kilometers from the Abu Sayyaf's traditional strongholds. Look also PH condemns 'senseless' murder of Canadian hostage Updated June 14, 2016 UPDATED Malacañang extends its condolences to the family of Robert Hall, the second Canadian hostage to be killed by the Abu Sayyaf in two months and the below and above links
	Rescue of Abu Sayyaf hostages continues amid beheading reports by Carmela Fonbuena February 26, 2017 Chief presidential peace adviser Secretary Jesus Dureza receives a report that the local terrorist group has beheaded its German hostage, but he says this is still unverified information< Look also Abu Sayyaf beheads German hostage by Carmela Fonbuena February 27, 2017 Juergen Kantner is the 3rd foreigner to be beheaded by the Abu Sayyaf since President Rodrigo Duterte assumed office.
	Time to stop kidnap for ransom in Sulu by/Victor M. Taylor April 27, 2016 'Clearly, the strategy the Philippine government has adopted with regard to the ASG is not working. It is time to take more aggressive measures.'
	Abu Sayyaf 'outsourcing' kidnap operations – police by/Gualberto Laput June 14, 2016 The Abu Sayyaf has reportedly hired other criminal groups and outsiders to do the intelligence gathering and heavy lifting in connection with its kidnap-for-ransom activities
Videos	How the DILG plans to battle kidnappers A group is worried about the existence of kidnap-for-ransom cases for the past couple of months. Their appeal, change the system of the police when they are responding. Sep 3, 2014 -- Kidnap for ransom group, starting to rise again? Anthony Taberna talks to an anti-crime group about the rise in kidnappings in Luzon. Sep 3, 2014 -- Kidnap for Ransom - Problem in Mindanao Two months into 2014, 6 kidnapping for ransom incidents were already recorded by the PNP Anti-Kidnapping Group with two cases in Luzon and four in Mindanao, in particular, in Cotabato and Zamboanga. Feb 21, 2014 -- Maids, drivers are top sources of kidnapper info The number of kidnap-for-ransom cases rose up in the past couple of months. According to the report, 99 percent of the cases, the maids or the drivers are those who give off tips in the kidnap-for-ransom groups. Sep 3, 2014 -- Kidnap for Ransom Muslim terrorists in the Philippines are targeting Christian for kidnapping. Authorities fear the practice is becoming much too lucrative. -- Former hostage discusses Philippines kidnapping Australian photojournalist Nigel Brennan speaks about kidnap victim Warren Rodwell and his own experience as a hostage. Uploaded on Jan 4, 2012 Remark these are albums in the sub-album "Kidnappings for Ransom"
	Girl kidnapped A six-year-old British girl has been kidnapped at gunpoint by Muslim extremists in the Philippines who are believed to be seeking a ransom, military said.
General about etc. Crimes and with these sections - etc.: 'Gangs' - Etc. Organized crime e.g. syndicates - Etc. Money Laundering Crimes - Etc. e.g. Graft, Corruption, Plunder, Bribery and Libel Laws about Graft, Bribery and Plunder Marcos ill-gotten wealth! Court system - Law - Codes and Rules - Etc. Go to main-overview
	Is there room for dialogue and compromise? by Raymund Narag July 30, 2017 The crime control versus due process debate in the Philippines
	PNP's next target: 'Riding-in-tandem' shooters by Rambo Talabong October 12, 2017 Those riding-in-tandem [shooters], brace yourselves. We will come at you. Go ahead and keep on shooting. I will ask my policemen to focus on you. Riding-in-tandem executions are characterized by helmeted men riding motorcycles to get near to their targets, kill, then swiftly escape. It is still unclear, however, how the police will put the brakes on the motorcycle-riding criminals.
Video	Justice Secretary Aguirre on pork scam, martial law, and war on drugs June 01, 2017 Rappler sits down with Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II to talk about, among others, constitutional issues pertaining to martial law and manpower inside the DOJ Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II's most controversial move of late is holding exploratory talks with plunder defendant and alleged pork scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles.
	IMPORTANT: Duterte's links to Janet Lim Napoles' lawyers by Pia Ranada February 16, 2017 Three lawyers who defended Janet Lim Napoles are staunch Duterte supporters. One of them is now a deputy commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue. It's not yet clear if President Rodrigo Duterte had a hand in the Office of the Solicitor General's move to recommend the acquittal of Janet Lim Napoles in the case of serious illegal detention. What is certain, for now, are his ties to the alleged pork barrel queen's lawyers.
Videos	Koreans and crime in Angeles City: Koreans in Angeles City appear unfazed after kidnapping-murder case Jan 24, 2017 Angeles City cop reacts to own complaint of alleged illegal raid of a Korean owned establishment Jan 23, 2017 IMPORTANT look also the article: Koreans and crime in Angeles City by Lian Buan January 28, 2017 They have their own security desks, CCTVs and a specially-designated Korean police chief, but why are some Koreans in Angeles City still victimized or involved in crimes? and the articles HERE
	PLDT, Smart provide text service & connectivity for the PNP Sep 05, 2016 “Text-Bato” allows citizenry direct access to the Chief PNP Text Bato message syntax: BATO (space) message then send to 7444-2286 Look also the Video and PNP launches mobile app to report crimes, emergencies September 05, 2016 The app and the Police Quick Response System are meant to augment the Philippines' 911 emergency services hotline
	The Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) is a non-stock, non-profit non-government organization (NGO) which envisions a relatively crime-free and corruption-free Philippines.
'Gangs' - Etc. Look also: "International Criminal Police Cooperation - INTERPOL Manila & Philippine Center on Transnational Crime" HERE and Cyber & Phone Crime go to overview
	Filipino Gangs By Keisuke Nagoshi The Sputnik gang is the biggest in the Philippines. It’s so enormous that it’s difficult to keep track of all the smaller, weaker branches at the bottom of its hierarchy. The lowest rangs are more like local vigilantes watching over the neighborhood while their wives and sons cheer them on.
	Bahala Na Gang a street gang and organized crime group with origins in the Philippines. The gang was formed in the early 1940s among Filipino inmates in large and dangerous Manila correctional facilities. The literal translation of Bahala Na is used to indicate that life was hopeless and that it didn't really matter what one did if fate was against you. This value of fatalism can also be seen in the numerous tattoos original members of the Bahala Na had.
	Rugby Boys a common group of gang of street children found in the Philippines. They are one of the most well-known poverty-afflicted people found in the slums. They are known for using and being addicted to a files/cement known as "Rugby" brand manufactured by Bostik, who has since added a sniffing deterrent and other aromatic solvents to alleviate their hunger, and resulting in crime to fund their addiction.
Videos	Gapos Gang a robbery group that barges into houses and hogties victims before robbing them of their jewelry, cash and other important belongings. The group usually targets big houses in peaceful villages and thoroughly examines the actions of its prospective victims. Tips to avoid 'Gapos Gang' Be mindful with the so-called 'Gapos Gang' and learn some tips on how to avoid them with the help of Mr. Bong Oteyza, security consultant. Oct 13, 2014 -- Kasambahay nabiktima ng Gapos Gang Hindi malilimutan ng isang 59-anyos na kasambahay ang naranasan niya sa kamay ng mga kawatan na iginapos siya at binalot ng packaging tape ang kanyang mukha habang pinagnanakawan ang bahay niyang pinagsisilbihan. Oct 17, 2014 Remark this is an album in the sub-album "Gangs - Etc."
Video	How to avoid taxi robberies The riding public is being advised to be very careful when taking taxis as some robbers pose as drivers to take advantage of their passengers. Sep 6, 2014 Remark this is an album in the album "Guides about transportation in the Philippines"
Video	Ipit-Taxi Gang, Woman stabbed, left for dead A woman narrowly escaped with her life after being stabbed and left for dead by members of the Ipit-Taxi Gang in Metro Manila. Oct 6, 2014 Remark this is an album in the album "Gangs - Etc." The modus of this group involves picking a random person in a random place. The driver will then stop in a certain area, unlocking the doors and will let two men ride the taxi from both doors sandwiching the poor victim to successfully rob him and asked to withdraw money from his ATM.
Videos	Basag-kotse gangs Basag-kotse is the criminal act of smashing a car's windshield or windows to unlawfully get valuables in the passenger cabin. We've all heard of unattended cars parked in isolated or dark places being victimized by glass-breaking thugs, but these gangsters are now so brazen that they hop onto motorbikes and shatter windows of cars sitting in traffic, while the car's driver and passengers are inside. Remark this is an album in the album "Gangs - Etc." -- Tips para maiwasan ang Basag-Kotse Gang Alamin ang ilang practical tips para maiwasang mabiktima ng Basag-Kotse Gang. Oct 2, 2014 -- Architect last victim of 'basag-kotse' gang An architect lost her new laptop and other belongings to the ‘basag-kotse’ gang in Quezon City. Dec 11, 2014
Budol and Dugo	Budol-Budol and Dugo-Dugo gangs
Videos	Know how 'Budol-budol' gang operates Watch Bistado to know how to protect yourself from 'Budol-budol' gang. - Jun 30, 2014 -- Budol-Budol Watch Failon Ngayon as we discuss the issue of Budol Kwatro group, and their deception to some victims. Jun 20, 2015 Budol-budol is a scam principally involving a bundle (budol) of cash padded inside with sheets of paper cut in the size of money. Only the exposed sides however are real money, everything in between are plain paper cuttings. Remark these are albums in the album "Gangs - Etc."
Video	Know the modus of Patay Gang Bistado tracks down a group called Patay Gang. Manuel, a former member of the group reveals the modus operandi of the gang, which is to solicit money from people for the burial purposes of their "dead" relative. Oct 27, 2014 Remark this is an album in the album "Gangs - Etc."
Video	Protect yourself from Dugo-dugo Gang The Dugo-Dugo gangs operate using the telephone. E.g. they will call the house, hoping that the maid will answer the telephone, telling her that the homeowner or her employer was in an accident, and that she needs to bring money to the hospital right away. After the maid gathers the required loot, they meet her and, while she is enchanted, steal the money. so look: Watch Bistado as they reenact how Dugo-dugo Gang operates and see how effective their style is. Jul 7, 2014 -- Girl loses P100K jewelry to 'Dugo-dugo' gang Jun 19, 2015 Remark these are albums in the album "What´s Cyber & Phone Crime - How to protect against the crime" Look MUCH MORE here: Cyber & Phone Crime
Video	DOT Warns Public of Bogus Travel Agencies Mar 31, 2017 Undersecretary for Tourism Regulation, Coordination and Resource Generation (TRCRG) Alma Rita Jimenez stressed the importance of using DOT accredited establishments and facilities to avoid being victim to these bogus activities. Undersecretary Jimenez urged travelers to observe WISE, the acronym for: Work out your travel plans; Identify your tour/travel agencies; See if they are accredited; and Engage only those verified.
Video	Top 5 Christmas Modus Bistado presents the top 5 modus operandis usually evident during the Christmas season. Be aware of these crimes by watching this video. Dec 15, 2014
Organized crime e.g. syndicates - Etc. Look also: IMPORTANT Cyber & Phone Crime e.g. about the emerging phenomenon called sextortion and International Criminal Police Cooperation - INTERPOL Manila & Philippine Center on Transnational Crime HERE go to overview
	The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC warns anew vs investment scams The commission cautions the public against SUCCESS200 and FLAG Prosperity for their unauthorized investment-taking activities. 5:16 PM, July 22, 2015
DECRIMINALIZING PROSTITUTION	DECRIMINALIZING PROSTITUTION IN THE PHILIPPINES: A CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO THE TRAGIC? by/Agnes M. Brazal
Videos	Investment scam victimizes Ifugao tribal people More P40 million pesos are allegedly taken to the victims from Ifugao tribe. Aug 4, 2015 -- SEC warns public anew against investment scams Muling nagpaalala sa publiko ang Securities and Exchange Commission laban sa mga investment company na layon lamang makapanloko ng mga mamumuhunan. Aug 26, 2015
	Drug syndicates use social media for recruitment by/Chay F. Hofileña May 01, 2015 Members of these syndicates befriend vulnerable victims they meet via the Internet and even offer marriage proposals to seal the relationship. No different from terrorists, drug syndicates targeting potential drug couriers in the Philippines have resorted to social media, particularly Facebook and Twitter, to recruit new victims. Look the article as pdf HERE Look also the articles Jee Ick Joo killed to 'silence' him on cops' extortion of Koreans by Camille Elemia Updated February 23, 2017 UPDATED 'He was really going to be assassinated,' says Senior Superintendent Glenn Dumlao, chief of the PNP Anti-Kidnapping Group, citing the findings of the investigation into the South Korean businessman's death. the Video: Jee Ick Joo death 'Korean mafia-related' Feb 23, 2017 Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre says it possible that the Korean mafia is involved in the death of Jee Ick Joo, and has links to Korean embassy. 'Narconomics': Lessons for the Philippines' war vs drugs by Ronald U. Mendoza July 09, 2016 Lowering the age of criminality in the Philippines should be reconsidered. Throwing children in jail cells with hardened criminals may actually strengthen drug lords’ ability to recruit fresh talent – hardening youth who could have otherwise been saved from a life of crime and drugs. Drug groups tap persons with HIV as couriers by/Aries Rufo May 01, 2015 Drug syndicates think that tapping an HIV-positive foreign courier will result in repatriation to the country of origin rather than arrest. International drug gangs prey on Filipinos abroad by/Agence France-Presse Updated April 22, 2015 With many coming from poor farming areas and lacking in street smarts, they are easy pickings for international crime gangs on the hunt for drug mules
	Powerful, dangerous, what are Chinese triads? by Jodesz Gavilan September 07, 2017 Chinese triads started with extortion before branching out to more 'lucrative' crimes such as human trafficking, illegal drugs trade, and prostitution, among others Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Thursday, September 7, accused Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte of being part of a Chinese organized crime group. Otso Diretso dares Paolo Duterte: Show your tattoo, clear your name Mara Cepeda April 06, 2019 'Kung talagang walang basehan, 'yon 'yong pinakamadaling gawin,' says Otso Diretso candidate Florin Hilbay on Paolo Duterte showing his tattoo to counter allegations against him
	ORGANIZED CRIME IN THE PHILIPPINES: PRISON GANGS IN PARTICULAR by/Venancio J. Tesoro Penal Superintendent IV of the Bureau of Corrections
	Kuratong Baleleng an organized crime syndicate in the Philippines that once was an anti-communist vigilante group
	The Kuratong Baleleng crime syndicate which grabbed national attention because of a string of brazen bank robberies, kidnappings and a sensational rubout case against ranking police officers, is still alive and kicking.
Philippine organized crime syndicates The Salisi gang an organized crime syndicate originating and operating in the Philippines mostly in Metro Manila. It was founded by thieves and robbers from the slums of Manila. Salisi Gang was formed in 1980 by ordinary thieves and their close allies in the Sindikatu. The gang drew membership from street children of the Metropolitan Manila area and the outlying provinces. In the beginning the group was mainly involved in petty thief, but later they started to get involved in organized crime Please send link, because we miss such ones
Money Laundering go to overview
	BSP outlines new rules, penalties for money launderers August 15, 2017 These new rules and penalties will cover all BSP-supervised personnel and are designed 'to ensure that the Philippines shall not be used as a money laundering site'.
	PH 15th largest exporter of dirty money in developing world by/Buena Bernal Dec 16, 2014
	U.S. labels Philippines as major money laundering site again By Chrisee Dela Paz Mar 6, 2017 For the US State Department, money laundering remains a serious concern in the Philippines due to its 'international narcotics trade,' corruption, and weak laws.
	Palace: PH bent on staying away from dirty money 'gray list' Chrisee Dela Paz March 03, 2016 This comes amid reports that $100 million in dirty money ended up being laundered in local casinos
	Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001 RA 9160 AN ACT DEFINING THE CRIME OF MONEY LAUNDERING, PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Look also Republic Act No 10927 amends the orginal AMLA, Republic Act No 9160. President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law Republic Act No 10927, which puts casinos under the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) of 2001. The law, signed by Duterte on Friday, July 14, says that casinos, "including internet or ship-based" ones, are now regarded as covered persons under AMLA. and the Video What is the Anti-money Laundering Act of 2001 - Remark this is an album in the album "Laws - Constitution & Laws of the Philippines - Etc."
	Casinos now covered by anti-money laundering law by Pia Ranada July 19, 2017 UPDATED Casinos are now required to report casino cash transactions exceeding P5 million, according to AMLA amendments signed by President Rodrigo Duterte
	RA 9160 IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9160 March 8, 2002 ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING ACT OF 2001 (AMLA) Look the rules 9610-IRR HERE
	REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10365 AN ACT FURTHER STRENGTHENING THE ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING LAW, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING ACT OF 2001″
	Dummies? NBI probes De Lima's friends for laundering September 23, 2016 Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II says also under investigation are several corporations, where some of the stockholders reportedly have connections to drug lords Look also HERE
Crimes - Etc. e.g. Graft, Corruption, Plunder, Bribery and Libel go to overview
	Crime in the Philippines Organized crime Petty crime Violent crime Prostitution Human trafficking Corruption and police misconduct
	IMPORTANT to read: Marcos plundered to 'protect' the economy? Makes no economic sense by JC Punongbayan September 11, 2017 Let’s not sugarcoat it: What the Marcoses did was quite possibly the biggest presidential plunder in history. *Look MORE* HERE**
	Imelda Marcos' 26-year-running graft case to conclude soon August 02, 2017 After the prosecutors send their memorandum, the case will be set for judgment. Ombudsman prosecutors are set to submit on August 4 their memorandum summarizing their case against Ilocos Norte Representative Imelda Marcos over 10 graft charges in a corruption case that's lasted 26 years. The charges, filed in 1991, accuse Marcos of creating private foundations in Switzerland and having financial interests in several enterprises from 1978 to 1984 while she was governor of Metro Manila. Look also Ombudsman panel urges Sandiganbayan to convict Imelda Marcos for graft September 17, 2017 The graft charges against former First Lady and now Ilocos Norte 2nd District Representative Imelda Marcos have spanned 26 years.
	Nur Misuari charged for P115M ghost projects in ARMM by Lian Buan May 24, 2017 Nur Misuari is enjoying temporary freedom from rebellion charges related to the 2013 Zamboanga siege, courtesy of President Duterte
	TIMELINE: Pork barrel scam 'queen' Napoles in detention May 21, 2017 See how the cases against Janet Lim Napoles have progressed, from her first detention at Camp Bagong Diwa until her return there. Look also Napoles tags Drilon, Trillanes, De Lima in PDAF scam by Lian Buan and Camille Elemia May 29, 2017 Justice Secretary Aguirre on pork scam, martial law, and war on drugs June 01, 2017 The opposition senators slam the allegation as 'black propaganda,' saying President Rodrigo Duterte is only seeking revenge against his critics. and HERE and HERE
Videos	House hearings on the alleged misuse of Ilocos Norte tobacco funds May 16, 29, June 20, July 25, August 09, 23, 31 and September 25, 2017 The House committee on good government and public accountability wants Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos to personally explain why the capitol used P66.45 million in tobacco funds to purchase motor vehicles. -- Ilocos Norte’s tobacco funds go to Imee Marcos' pet projects (in the album May 16, 2017) by Carmela Fonbuena May 17, 2017 Representative Rodolfo Fariñas leads a House probe of Ferdinand Marcos' daughter. Their families were longtime allies until they split in 2015. Look also IMPORTANT: REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7171 Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) Marcos ill-gotten wealth! "Is Duterte, a Marcos lapdog" and the articles: House panel considers plunder charges vs Imee Marcos by Bea Cupin October 09, 2017 - with Video 'She is the most responsible person in all these transactions,' says the chairman of a committee investigating alleged anomalies in the use of the province's tobacco funds Mark Chua, Imee boyfriend, still a no-show in House hearing by Bea Cupin September 25, 2017 - with Video Mark Chua, a Singapore-based businessman and long-time partner of Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos, was nowhere to be seen on Monday, September 25, despite a subpoena issued to him by the House committee on good government and public accountability. Chua had been named as the man Fabian Go, president of Granstar Motors and Industrial Corporation, transacted with in the purchase of vehicles from China. Ilocos Norte vehicle supplier dealt with Imee Marcos' boyfriend by Bea Cupin August 31, 2017 Despite meeting the couple Imee Marcos and Mark Chua, businessman Fabian Go claims he had no idea he was selling the vehicles to a local government. Imee Marcos jokes: Easy to drag 'jobless' Enrile around by Mara Cepeda July 25, 2017 - with Video Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos brought out the big guns and got Enrile as her legal counsel as she faced the House committee on good government and public accountability on Tuesday, July 25. Imee Marcos apologizes to House, Aquino over P100-M bribe claim by Mara Cepeda July 25, 2017 - with Video Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos admits she made the allegation against the Liberal Party and its chairman emeritus, former president Benigno Aquino III, out of 'mere suspicion' Imee Marcos grilled over ‘gross negligence’ in tobacco fund use by Mara Cepeda July 25, 2017 - with Video Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos maintains the transactions were aboveboard and benefitted local tobacco farmers. Imee Marcos shows up at House probe by Mara Cepeda July 25, 2017 - with Videos UPDATED Former Senate president Juan Ponce Enrile will serve as the Ilocos Norte governor's lawyer at the congressional inquiry into her alleged tobacco fund misuse Fariñas joined distribution of mini-cabs probed by House – Imee Marcos by Mara Cepeda July 14, 2017 'Kayo na lang po ang humusga,' says the Ilocos Norte governor of photos of Ilocos Norte 1st District Representative Rodolfo Fariñas with her when she distributed the vehicles in 2012 Imee Marcos demands end to House 'inquisition' by Mara Cepeda July 13, 2017 'Pulitikang lokal ang pinagmulan nito. Bakit hindi ibalik sa Ilocos Norte ang laban na 'yan?' says Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos as she slams the House probe led by Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas. In this corner, Marcos vs Fariñas July 03, 2017 Welcome to a world beyond your control, Governor Marcos What local governments owe tobacco farmers Part 1 - with video Tobacco farmers in Sta Cruz, Ilocos Sur, say their local government uses its share in excise taxes on cigarettes in funding non-tobacco farming projects. To shift or not: Ilocos Sur farmers urged to keep growing tobacco Part 2 Candon City in Ilocos Sur goes against the Philippines' local and international commitments to shift farmers away from tobacco to alternative crops and livelihood. Both by Jee Y. Geronimo May 29 - 30, 2017 -- House summons Imee Marcos to tobacco funds probe by Mara Cepeda May 29, 2017 - with video UPDATED The House committee on good government and public accountability also detains 6 Ilocos Norte officials for giving 'dismissive' answers during the hearing Ilocos Norte’s tobacco funds go to Imee Marcos' pet projects by Carmela Fonbuena May 17, 2017 Representative Rodolfo Fariñas leads a House probe of Ferdinand Marcos' daughter. Their families were longtime allies until they split in 2015. FAST FACTS: Tobacco funds in the Philippines by Jodesz Gavilan May 16, 2017 Use of tobacco funds by local government units has long been marred by issues of corruption. Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos has been accused of misusing the tobacco funds allotted to her farmer-constituents.
	House warns Imee Marcos: Attend probe or face arrest June 18, 2017 The Ilocos Norte governor would be cited in contempt if she skips the House hearing set for July 25, says Representative Johnny Pimentel Look also Arresting Imee Marcos would be hard July 02, 2017 Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos would face arrest if she does not attend the July 25 House hearing. House committee on good government and public accountability chairperson Johnny Pimentel said: I think it is hard to arrest an incumbent governor – with a Marcos surname at that – if we will issue a warrant of arrest, this person is very powerful. and ALL by Mara Cepeda: House says Imee Marcos can still work as governor while in detention by Mara Cepeda July 03, 2017 - with video The House also readies the detention room of the 3 CA justices who ordered the provisional release of 6 Ilocos Norte officials implicated in the tobacco funds probe. Red flags in Imee's Ilocos Norte and P66.45M tobacco fund use July 01, 2017 Missing documents, improper bidding processes, and officials mum on the issue surround the alleged misuse by Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos of millions worth of tobacco funds. House summons Imee Marcos to tobacco fund hearing June 28, 2017 If she fails to attend the July 25 hearing, then the Ilocos Norte governor will be arrested by the House, where her accuser Rodolfo Fariñas is majority leader. 'Mastermind' muzzling Ilocos Norte execs in House probe, says Fariñas June 16, 2017 Asked whether he was referring to Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos, Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas says, 'Your guess is as good as mine, maybe even better' House panel wants Imee Marcos to explain P66.45M in 'misused' tobacco funds May 03, 2017 UPDATED Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos' lawyer slams the 'irresponsible conclusions' and describes the House probe as 'premature politicking'
	Trillanes to sue Mocha Uson, Erwin Tulfo for libel by Camille Elemia September 11, 2017 'Hindi na pupuwede 'yung fake news... Hahabulin at hahabulin ko kayo every time,' says opposition Senator Antonio Trillanes IV. Opposition Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is set to file libel charges against Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson, radio commentator Erwin Tulfo, and a journalist allegedly behind a propaganda website. Trillanes claimed these 3 are responsible for spreading fake news about his alleged offshore bank accounts, as alleged by President Rodrigo Duterte. Look also Malacañang confident Duterte has 'substantial' evidence vs Trillanes by Pia Ranada September 11, 2017 President Rodrigo Duterte is only out to 'destroy' the accusations of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, not the senator himself, says Malacañang
	Duterte warns more appointees to be fired over corruption by Pia Ranada March 03, 2017 After firing the NIA chief and his fraternity brothers from the BI, the President vows to fire more of his appointees who figure in corruption
	Bureau of Fire Protection, BFP Will you report corrupt fire bureau officials? by Aika Rey March 31, 2017 The Bureau of Fire Protection and the Department of the Interior and Local Government urge the public to have the courage to report and file complaints against erring BFP personnel.
	CA rejects Yasay appointment as foreign secretary with video by Paterno Esmaquel II March 08, 2017 UPDATED President Rodrigo Duterte can no longer reappoint Perfecto Yasay Jr as foreign secretary after the CA rejected him over citizenship issues Look also Beyond Yasay's lies March 13, 2017 The Commission on Appointments has the power to confirm, bypass, or reject the appointment of top public officials and senior military officers. But here are 5 reasons this power is flawed. Lawmakers told Duterte: Yasay 'cannot be saved anymore' by Pia Ranada March 09, 2017 When the President's Congress allies meet him in Malacañang on the eve of Perfecto Yasay Jr's confirmation hearing, they prepare him for the inevitable FACT CHECK: Did Rappler say Yasay got U.S. passport in 2006? by Paterno Esmaquel II March 08, 2017 Rappler never reported that Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr 'was issued a passport in 2006' as Yasay claimed. Yasay lied under oath, now admits owning U.S. passport with videos by Paterno Esmaquel II March 06, 2017 Is the Philippines' foreign secretary an American citizen? Perfecto Yasay Jr backtracks on his earlier statements – one of these under oath – that he never owned a US passport. CA members to reject Yasay appointment by Camille Elemia March 07, 2017 UPDATED 'Buo ang paniniwala ng members of the Commission on Appointments na talagang nagkaroon siya ng US citizenship,' says Senator Panfilo Lacson, CA foreign affairs committee chair. U.S. citizenship issue hounds Yasay ahead of CA confirmation with video by Rappler Investigative Team January 10, 2017 Nagging issues against Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr include the pending criminal charges filed against him by BSP and his flip-flopping statements. Rappler found out that he had a US passport with No. 121190223, which he supposedly used in travels from 2007 to 2009. Why Yasay believes Duterte shouldn't sack him this year Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr claims he does not know that President Rodrigo Duterte wants to replace him, despite Duterte's pronouncements. Criminal charges filed by Central Bank still haunt Yasay The Commission on Appointments (CA) is set to grill Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr over 4 criminal against him before the DOJ once his confirmation hearing continues. The Philippines' top diplomat, a former bank director, is the subject of 4 criminal charges lodged by the BSP in April 2011 "for falsification, grant of illegal loans, and major violations of banking laws. On U.S. citizenship: Did Yasay commit perjury? 'I am so sad that he could lie under oath before the members of the Commission on Appointments,' Representative Josephine Ramirez Sato tells Rappler. TIMELINE: When Foreign Secretary Yasay was a foreigner From becoming a foreigner after Ferdinand Marcos is toppled, Perfecto Yasay Jr is appointed foreign secretary under President Rodrigo Duterte All above by Paterno Esmaquel II February 27, 28, March 04, 2017 Refuting Yasay: No oath of allegiance for green card holders or NY Bar passers by Carlo Osi and Elaine San Juan-Tica March 04, 2017 To be clear, taking an oath of allegiance to the United States is not a requirement to obtain LPR/green card status. But it is a requirement to become a naturalized citizen of the US.
	Plunder cases in the Philippines: Was anyone punished? by Michael Bueza February 18, 2017 Of the two people convicted of plunder so far, only one – a lowly BIR cashier – is still serving her sentence. Former president Joseph Estrada was pardoned.
	Tuguegarao mayor: How to face cases and stay in office by Lian Buan and Raymon Dullana February 19, 2017 Mayor Jefferson Soriano has faced 4 corruption charges and an electoral fraud case, but has been able to hold on to office for 4 years, with a re-election in between.
	Graft and corruption in our everyday lives by Gideon Lasco February 15, 2017 Leadership plays a decisive, if not central, role. We can also fight the monster with our bare hands.
	Corruption perceptions index 2016 Sad - still same low score "35" for the Philippines, ranks 101/176 countries
	Tracking Sandiganbayan: Who's who in PH's biggest corruption cases? by Lian Buan January 22, 2017 Which corruption cases are still pending before the anti-graft court and what are their statuses in the judicial process?
	Plunder & graft trials: How do cases proceed through the courts? by Lian Buan January 15, 2017 Some experts say it could be 10 years before the pork barrel scam cases are resolved. What exactly goes on inside the courts?
-- Part 2 -- Part 3	Coco levy fund scam: Gold for the corrupt, crumbs for farmers by Camille Elemia January 21, 2017 Part 1: Many coconut farmers have died waiting in vain, and with them went the hope they would one day reap the 'rewards' of what's seen as among the biggest scams of the century. The 3 are among the 3.5 million coconut farmers, earning an estimated P16,000 annually and belonging to the country’s poorest of the poor. They are victims of the coco levy fund scam from 1971 to 1983 under the Marcos administration, with collected taxes amounting to P9.7 billion. These farmers were taxed by the government, only for their payments to be used by former president Ferdinand Marcos and his alleged cronies, Eduardo "Danding" Cojuangco Jr, Juan Ponce Enrile, and some others, to invest in and buy businesses for their own benefit. Look in High quality the Video from the article -- The politics of the coco levy scam: From Marcos to Noynoy Aquino by Camille Elemia January 22, 2017 PART 2: More than the long, arduous fights in court for the coconut levy funds, the main battleground is in Malacañang and Congress, where politics comes into play. The controversial coco levy fund began under former president Ferdinand Marcos in 1971 when he and his cronies enacted a law that imposed taxes on coconut farmers’ products. But more than 4 decades since then, coconut farmers have yet to receive their "promised rewards." What happened to the billions of pesos of coco levy funds under each administration? -- Return coco levy to farmers? Duterte's promise and political will by Camille Elemia January 23, 2017 PART 3: Will the coconut farmers, among the country's poorest of the poor, finally claim what is rightfully theirs as promised by the President? It's been a promise made in every presidential campaign – that government would finally return the money to coco farmers. Yet, almost 45 years since former president Ferdinand Marcos and his cronies, including Eduardo "Danding" Cojuangco Jr, imposed coco levies or taxes on coconut products, farmers have yet to see and feel the “reward” promised them.
	5 reasons the gold shipment complaint vs Aquino is a joke by Lian Buan January 07, 2017 Wrong documents, wrong dates, wrong government posts are cited. On Friday, January 6, a certain Rogelio Cantora filed with the Office of the Ombudsman a plunder complaint against former president Benigno Aquino III for allegedly authorizing the illegal transfer of 3,500 metric tons of gold from Switzerland to Thailand. But here are 5 reasons these allegations should be taken with a grain of salt
Video	President Rodrigo Duterte on the fight against corruption Jan 1, 2017 Three days before the year ends, President Rodrigo Duterte talks about fighting corruption: "You can help by being assertive of your rights." Do you have experiences of corruption or want to commend good services in government? Report to fightcorruption.ph! Look also the article: Duterte: Say 'No' to corruption January 02, 2017
	United Nations Convention against Corruption Background of the United Nations Convention against Corruption Look also United Nations Convention against Corruption and the Video: 4th State Conference of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, UNCAC Implementation Review Malacañan Palace, December 7, 2016 Remark this is an album in the album "Graft, Corruption and Bribery"
	Online libel tops cybercrime cases in the Philippines for 2016 by Katerina Francisco January 27, 2017 The number of cybercrime complaints has increased over the past 3 years, with online libel, online scams, and identity theft being the most common complaints.
Videos	Graft, Corruption and Bribery Graft and corruption in the government by/JUAN PAOLO ARANAS, Part-time Instructor/Office Staff, Bids & Awards Committee Bohol Island State University Main Campus - Look this as ppt HERE or as pdf HERE The hidden cost of corruption Sep 26, 2016 Corruption has become too common in public service. So common that we let it slide and forget about its long term impact on our economy and society. Though we don't see it or feel it directly, corruption has a huge impact on our country's governance. Take a stand against corruption and join our movement. Say no to corruption and pledge that it will not happen on your watch. #NotOnMyWatch Habitus: Graft and Corruption in the Philippines A Documentary in Public Economics, Econ 3033 Mar 12, 2013 Graft & Corruption in the Philippines kaspil2 a53 grp. 5 Apr 2, 2014 Corruption in the Philippines Final Requirement for ZEC 119 Mar 16, 2015 BUWIS=BUHAY: a documentary about corruption Sep 30, 2015 by Ken Balmedina Moral Theology: Graft and Corruption Mar 14, 2014 ryan geronimo Look also HERE
	'Corruption meter': How gov't agencies fare in fighting corruption by Michael Bueza August 13, 2016 The Bureau of Customs has consistently been seen as the least sincere in fighting corruption, based on SWS surveys among business owners and managers The effects of corruption can be felt not only by individual Filipinos but by businesses and corporations as well.
	#NotOnMyWatch: Pledge to fight corruption Do you know government agencies that engage in corrupt practices? A 2013 survey by the Office of the Ombudsman showed that one in 20 Filipino families admitted giving bribes in transactions with government agencies. What would you do to stop corruption in government? Look more above and HERE
	Impact of corruption on the Philippines by Aika Rey August 10, 2016 Sums lost to corruption could have been used for education, health, or infrastructure. Are you aware of how huge the impact of corruption is on the country? Under the administration of former president Benigno Aquino III, the campaign on good governance was hinged on the slogan, "Pag walang kurap, walang mahirap (if there is no corruption, there is no poverty)."
	Netizens on #CorruptionPH: Come forward to report cases by Aika Rey July 17, 2016 How can the public help stop corrupt practices? Social media users weigh in on the fight against corruption. The country remains perceived as one of the most corrupt nations in the Asia-Pacific region. In the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2015, for instance, the Philippines slid to 95th out of 168 countries, with a score of 35/100.
Video	Increasing crime rate Mar 30, 2016 Crime rates seems to be increasing every year.
	Is there progress in fighting corruption? by/ Reynaldo Santos Jr March 18, 2016 If conviction and case disposal rates are good indicators of fighting corruption, how do the Sandiganbayan and Ombudsman fare?
	PH slides in global corruption ranking by/ KD Suarez January 27, 2016 The Philippines is now ranked 95th among 168 countries included in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index Look also anti-corruption initiatives in the Philippines by Aika Rey July 15, 2016 Know more about efforts to curb corruption in the Philippines
	Plunder in the Philippines by/ Michael Bueza June 21, 2014 Get to know the origins of the Anti-Plunder Law, and the plunder cases that have been filed since 1997
	Recovering Marcos’ ill-gotten wealth: After 30 years, what? by/ Philip M. Lustre Jr. Feb 25, 2016 The irony – or tragedy – is that despite overwhelming evidence against them, not one of the Marcoses and their cronies had spent a day in prison for plundering the nation Look also Philippines’ president warns against return of Marcos dynasty 30 years after 'People Power’ uprising by/Philip Sherwell, Asia Editor 25 Feb 2016 and HERE and HERE
goILOILO.com	Crime against foreigners in the Philippines many other good informations too about daily life in the Philippines in link on the site
Laws about Graft, Bribery and Plunder go to overview
	What are the Sandiganbayan's oldest pending cases? by Michael Bueza April 22, 2017 Among the oldest cases are the graft cases against Imelda Marcos and civil forfeiture cases against former president Ferdinand Marcos and his cronies. Graft cases against former First Lady and current Ilocos Norte representative Imelda Marcos are among the oldest pending cases at the Sandiganbayan.
	Department of Justice Anti-Graft laws The Video: Anti-corruption official on cops taking gifts: 'Even Christ teaches gratitude' ABS-CBN News Aug 12, 2019 Even Jesus Christ preaches gratitude, the head of President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-corruption body said Monday as he defended the chief executive’s remarks that police officers should accept gifts given out of gratefulness or generosity. Despite Duterte's opinion, Año says cops receiving gifts will face charges Rambo Talabong August 13, 2019 'As a matter of policy, employees under the DILG, including police officers, will be held criminally and administratively liable,' says DILG Secretary Eduardo Año Duterte meant cops can accept gifts of 'insignificant value' August 11, 2019 'The giving of the gift is simply an appreciation by a thankful community for a job well done performed by the law enforcers,' says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo Lacson hits Duterte for letting cops accept gifts, ignore anti-graft laws JC Gotinga August 10, 2019 The Senator and former police chief criticizes the President for condoning 'petty graft' that could lead to 'insatiable greed' PNP rejects Duterte gift remark: We're bound by law Rambo Talabong August 10, 2019 'We always explain to the public that there is no need for them to give gifts as we are just doing our job and we get paid by the Filipino people through our salaries,' the Philippine National Police says in a statement Duterte to cops: Accept gifts, ignore anti-graft law Rambo Talabong August 09, 2019 'If there is generosity in them, sabi ng anti-graft law, you cannot accept gifts? Kalokohan,' says President Rodrigo Duterte *IMPORTANT read ALL links in the articles*
RA 3019	REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3019 ANTI-GRAFT AND CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT Look also this pdf HERE and the Video RA 3019 PHILIPPINE LAWS AUDIOBOOK Feb 27, 2014 Look also Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007
RA 7080	REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7080 AN ACT DEFINING AND PENALIZING THE CRIME OF PLUNDER Look also the article Plunder in the Philippines by/ Michael Bueza June 21, 2014 Get to know the origins of the Anti-Plunder Law, and the plunder cases that have been filed since 1997 and the Videos: RA 7080 PHILIPPINE LAWS AUDIOBOOK Feb 27, 2014 RA 7080 - Plunder and Bail Jul 1, 2014 What is plunder? What are the acts that constitute as plunder? Is it a bailable offense? What are the penalties for plunder?

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