Articles by Noel Tarrazona

Philippine troops kill 4 Abu Sayyaf militants in Bohol

Philippines troop intensifies attacks to flush out militants from Marawi

According to recent reports, at least 46 people - 15 security forces and 31 rebels - have been killed.

May 26, 2017

Thousands flee amidst military claim of stability in Philippines

One of those moving out of Marawi says they decided to move out Marawi after hearing loud sporadic exchanges of gunfire on Wednesday morning.

May 24, 2017

Philippines business group wants oil, mining partnership with Russia

The Philippines delegation led by Duterte is on a four-day visit to Russia to discuss deals on security, military cooperation, trade, technology and tourism.

May 23, 2017

Philippines seeks China's help for power transmission project

The Department of Energy expects that a connection of Visayas grid to Mindanao grid can contribute to resolving poverty in the area.

May 22, 2017

Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte will not say sorry for comment on rape victim Jaqueline Hamill

Duterte to receive honorary doctorate degree from Russian university

The event will happen during his four-day visit to Moscow, which begins from Monday.

May 22, 2017

Imam apologises for insensative remarks on Christians and Jews in Singapore

Philippines' rising terror group warns Islam religious leaders

The DI, was reportedly affiliated with the Maute Group, whose military authorities confirmed that it has pledged allegiance with the ISIS group network to form a global Islamic caliphate.

May 21, 2017

Cotabato and Bandung are newest sister cities in ASEAN region

The sisterhood agreement was signed in Bandung City to promote cultural, trade and tourism ties between the two emerging cities in the BIMP-EAGA region.

May 21, 2017

China installs rocket launchers on disputed South China Sea island

China installing anti-ship missiles in South China Sea, says Israel

The ISI satellite image report describes the anti-aircraft missile as a structure with HQ-9 launchers, a radar center and launch pads on a hill on Hainan island.

May 20, 2017

Visa applications up 200% as Philippines, China eye closer ties

The Chinese government pledged a total of USD 24 billion soft loan assistance to the Philippines to fast-track the construction of infrastructure projects that will boost the economy.

May 19, 2017

Duterte tells European lawmakers: ""Why do you have to fuck with us?"

Philippines: President Duterte threatens to ignore court's TRO

Duterte also appealed to the highest court to control the number of TRO issuances as some of them could hamper the speedy implementation of government projects.

May 19, 2017

Philippine lawmaker files impeachment case against President Rodrigo Duterte

Philippines: Duterte administration turns down EU's 250m euro grant

The Philippines government's decision came days after China assured billion-dollar worth of pledges to the South Asian country.

May 18, 2017

South China Sea dispute: Philippines rejected China's offer of bilateral talks

China, Philippines agree to hold S. China Sea meeting bi-annually

The Philippines and China have been at odds over the last decade because of their disputed claims of the South China Sea.

May 17, 2017

Duterte survives first impeachment charges: What all we know

Congressman Alejano filed the complaint and alleged that Duterte has a role behind the state-sponsored killing of suspected drug users.

May 16, 2017

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

Communist rebels arrest mining businessman in southern Philippines

The communist guerrillas, who abducted Lademora, have also confiscated 21 firearms from the mining site

May 15, 2017

Philippines to hold oil exploration with China in Spratly Islands

De Venecia says the proposal will bring economic benefits to both countries.

May 15, 2017

Duterte releases 14 convicted NPA rebels to pursue peace

Duterte said he could not continue the war with fellow Filipinos and asserted that he is a president of peace.

May 14, 2017

Two Pakistani men faces capital punishment in Singapore for murder charges

Philippines academicians oppose death penalty revival

One of those who objected was former Philippine president, Gloria Arroyo, who is now a congressional district president.

May 14, 2017

China, Philippines form ally in drug war

China's Foreign Ministry spokesman asked the UNHRC to respect the Philippine government's sovereign prerogative in combating illegal drugs in its own country.

May 13, 2017

Taiwan arrests three foreign suspects over $2 Million ATM cyber theft

Cybersex increasing in Philippines, say police

During the raid of a known cyberxex Den in Bacolod City, four minors who were also rescued and were brought to a shelter of abused children for debriefing.

May 13, 2017

53,000 households in Manila to go without water for 24 hours

The Metro Manila will face water scarcity due to the replacement of dilapidated water pipes in Parian Creek.

May 12, 2017

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