My parents told me to protect my Christian friends – Maranao student
Victims of the Marawi clash call on the public to stop spreading the notion that Muslims are terrorists
DOH to provide P27-M aid to Marawi City
Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial says they will work to reopen the Amai Pakpak Medical Center, Marawi's lone tertiary hospital
Military won't meet June 2 deadline to end Marawi siege
The military says it will not suspend air strikes in Marawi
Aguirre: Martial law can result in constitutional crisis
In the event of a clash between Congress and the Supreme Court on martial law, which will prevail?
US, UK, Australia warn nationals after Resorts World Manila attack
'We continue to advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in the Philippines overall,' the Australian embassy says
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, June 2, 2017
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WATCH: A most daring story of escape in Marawi
Abdullah Linogaman and several of his companions escape Marawi, gambling their lives to escape their war-torn hometown
Aguirre says it's possible to establish military courts in Mindanao
Martial law administrator Delfin Lorenzana says military courts will be created 'if there's a need'
Moody's keeps Philippine GDP target despite Marawi crisis
A senior credit officer at Moody's says the firm expects the economic impact of the Marawi crisis to be 'minimal and short-lived'
Duterte to end martial law when Mindanao 'stable'
(UPDATED) 'But for as long as the military says, 'Sir, hindi pa talaga kaya,' and it's beyond 60 days, Congress must understand that I may need more time,' says the President
How to help Marawi evacuees through DSWD
Those interested to help may send in-kind or cash donations to the Department of Social Welfare and Development
8 killed foreign fighters likely from ISIS – Lorenzana
The defense chief also says Isnilon Hapilon, the supposed 'emir' of ISIS in Southeast Asia, received 'millions' in funds from ISIS in the Middle East
Military may suspend air strikes after death of soldiers – Lorenzana
Deploying more ground troops around the 'few' remaining Maute strongholds may be more effective than air strikes, says the defense chief
Saguisag hits Congress for being Duterte's lackey
'May Congress ba tayo? Puro tameme eh. Yung mga iba naman dun puro chuwariwariwap,' says former senator Rene Saguisag of the 17th Congress
Lorenzana, House of Representatives, Malaysian Airlines | Midday wRap
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Nene Pimentel contradicts son Koko: Congress required to hold joint session
'That is mandated by the Constitution,' says former Senate president Aquilino 'Nene' Pimentel Jr
WATCH: A prayer for Marawi's hostaged priest
Rappler sits down for an interview with Marawi Bishop Edwin dela Peña about the abduction of his right-hand man and friend, Father Teresito 'Chito' Soganub
Why martial law is not the solution to Mindanao's woes
There is a need to consolidate the growing voices of discontent, if there is still hope to immediately end this martial law, and move towards the original direction of sustaining inclusion in integral development based on social justice
Lorenzana orders arrest of over 100 Maute members
The order of Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, martial law administrator, is valid 'even outside Mindanao'
What ISIS follower Isnilon Hapilon's transcripts reveal about his childhood
(UPDATED) The so-called 'emir' of Islamic State in Southeast Asia consistently had good grades in Character Education
Maute, Duterte, Trump | Evening wRap
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DSWD: Improvements needed in shelters for Marawi evacuees
'We need to improve our camp management to incorporate child-friendly spaces, breastfeeding nooks, and prayer rooms,' says Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo
LOOK: Palace defends martial law in new social media video
(3rd UPDATE) The 37-second animation, which made the rounds of Twitter and Facebook on Wednesday afternoon, is taken down later in the evening
House supports Mindanao martial law, finds no need to revoke it
House Resolution Number 1050 in effect rejects the Makabayan bloc's resolution calling for a joint session to revoke martial law in Mindanao
Cardinal Quevedo slams terrorism as 'demonic ideology'
'The true believers in Islam have condemned this ideology,' Cotabato Archbishop Orlando Cardinal Quevedo says, as clashes continue in Marawi City
Duterte says Nobleza, Abu Sayyaf sympathizer, got money from ISIS
The President says a police superintendent who was arrested for trying to rescue Abu Sayyaf members was also getting money from an alleged ISIS-linked woman
Terror groups and clan wars: Mindanao's security threats
The Maute Group is in the spotlight for its attack on Marawi City, but Mindanao has seen other security threats in its 27 provinces
Duterte: AFP, PNP ‘gave me reason’ for martial law declaration
President Rodrigo Duterte says he will lift martial law in Mindanao 'once order is restored and upon the advice of the military and the police'
Martial law may continue after Marawi siege – AFP
AFP spokesman Brigadier General Restituto Padilla says the military is expected to use the full 60-day martial law period to quell threats in other parts of Mindanao
WATCH: House receives martial law briefing from PH cabinet
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What's martial law like in Duterte's Davao?
Davao City, Malacañang of the South, leaves nothing to chance as Mindanao enters its second week under martial law
No to joint session on martial law? But Zubiri, Gordon voted yes in 2009
Senator Risa Hontiveros reminds senators Richard Gordon and Juan Miguel Zubiri of what they said in 2009, when they voted for a joint session to debate on former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's declaration of martial law
Suarez-led House minority supports martial law in Mindanao
'The Marawi attack by the Maute Group may be tantamount to rebellion, which justifies the declaration of martial law from a legal perspective,' says Minority Leader Danilo Suarez
Duterte creates 'peace corridors' with MILF for Marawi residents
The 'peace corridor' is a secure space to allow the safe evacuation of Marawi residents, transport of goods, and retrieval of bodies, says the Palace
8 Maute Group members surrender – AFP
The 8 surrenderers provide 'very, very valuable intelligence' to government forces as they rid Marawi City of terrorists, says AFP spokesperson Brigadier General Restituto Padilla
South Korea military 'hid missile launchers from president'
Documents submitted to Moon Jae-In shortly after he came to office this month were redacted to remove mention of 4 new rocket launchers for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system
DepEd postpones June 5 school opening in Marawi City
(UPDATED) Education officials say classes in the crisis-hit city will be postponed for 'at the most two weeks'
Kidnapped priest made video message 'under duress,' says bishop
'When you are a captive, you are not free to speak your mind. I hope the netizens would consider that,' says Bishop Edwin dela Peña
Alvarez: House monitoring martial law in Mindanao, to 'step in' if needed
Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez gives the assurance to the public a day after he told martial law critics to 'shut up' if they are not from Mindanao
Bangsamoro member resigns over Duterte rape joke, martial law
Bangsamoro Transition Commission member Samira Gutoc-Tomawis quits after President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial remarks about soldiers raping women and his martial law declaration
Senate rejects joint session on Duterte's martial law
(UPDATED) Voting 12-9, the Senate scraps the minority bloc's resolution calling for Congress to convene to tackle the declaration of martial law in Mindanao
Cayetano to diplomats: 'No abuses' under martial law
For the first time, Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano briefs up to 97 diplomats about President Rodrigo Duterte's declaration of martial law in Mindanao
Alvarez, Dela Rosa, Noriega | Evening wRap
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Dela Rosa in Marawi: We must take control of the city
PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa, who once studied in Marawi City, visits cops there amid the battle against terrorists
FIBA 3x3 U18 boys fall to 7th place, girls improve to 5th seed
Team Philippines FIBA 3x3 Under-18 boys fail to grab top spot but the girls shock spectators as they sweep the eliminations round
The Football Coach who escaped Marawi
Ake Pastoral goes to Marawi to teach the Beautiful Game. He ends up in a war zone.
House opposition eyes questioning Mindanao martial law before SC
Representative Edcel Lagman says they plan to question the factual basis for the President's declaration as well as Congress leaders' refusal to convene in a joint session
House Makabayan bloc calls for joint session to revoke martial law
The Makabayan lawmakers argue the President's report to Congress on martial law in Mindanao reveals 'exaggeration or falsity of the alleged events'
Propaganda shows Marawi priest echoing kidnappers' demand
'Do not be happy, Mr President, that we are the collateral damage of war,' Father Teresito Soganub says in a propaganda video after he was kidnapped in Marawi City
Lorenzana 'admits' not recommending martial law
Security officials told senators in a private briefing that the military could neutralize the Maute Group even without martial law, the Senate minority bloc says
