Articles by Noel Tarrazona

Is ASEAN prepared for surprise terror attacks?

When close to 1,000 heavily armed militants stormed Marawi in May, it showed the world that there is an increased collaboration between and among ISIS-inspired groups in the Philippines with dead bodies believed to be of nationals of Middle East, Malaysia and Indonesia recovered. It also shows that ASEAN nations are least prepared for such terrorist attacks.

Oct 17, 2017

Duterte drug war to continue despite drop in trust rating

Neither the media criticism nor the latest poll survey rating drop can stop the Philippine's campaign against illegal drugs.

Oct 11, 2017

Philippines affirms ties with 4 ASEAN nations in Bolkiah's golden event

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte reaffirmed the country's diplomatic ties with Brunei, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia during the golden jubilee celebration of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah's accession to the state's Kingdom.

Oct 8, 2017

Destabilisation plot in Philippines looms amidst Duterte's increasing popularity

Intelligence reports were confirmed by no less than Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, Major General Restituto Padilla.

Oct 7, 2017

Philippines: USD 100k worth of illegal drugs seized from mayor's house

USD 100 thousand worth of illegal drugs (crystal meth) was confiscated at the residence of town mayor Aniceto Lopez, mayor of Maasim town in Sarangani province, in Southern Philippines.

Oct 6, 2017

Duterte reiterates foreign internet companies to enter local market

This development came as Duterte reiterated again his desire to open up the Philippine market to foreign telecommunications players.

Oct 5, 2017

Health authorities seek Mayors' intervention as HIV-AIDS rises in Philippines

The Philippines health department has sought the help of 17 mayors in Metro Manila (or National Capital Region) to help in the campaign to prevent the widespread of HIV-AIDS particularly among Filipinos.

Sep 29, 2017

US, Philippines start two-week military drills as maritime tension with China rises

US- trained Philippine marines take active step in terminating bloody war with extremists

US forces played an important role in terminating the war between Philippine and the Daesh inspired militant organization by training the Philippine Marines to defeat the extremist group.

Sep 27, 2017

Philippine troops kill 4 Abu Sayyaf militants in Bohol

Philippines reaches out to Australia as ISIS spill over begins

Maguindanao is 150 kilometers away from Marawi and is known for its several communities sympathetic to terror groups such as the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters.

Sep 16, 2017

Philippine troops rescue Filipino ship captain abducted by militants

Why are maritime terrorists victimising sailors in the Sulu Sea?

The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reported that there were 62 kidnappings with ransom held in the Sulu in 2016 alone.

Sep 10, 2017

One robber killed, three arrested by Makati City police

One of the detained, who was injured during the fire fight, was rushed to a nearby hospital.

Sep 1, 2017

TRS Trial: Yang Kaiheng intends to plead guilty to sedition

Philippines: Four cops face murder charges for killing 17-year-old boy

The police officers claimed that Delos was a suspected drug courier who was armed and tried to shoot them.

Sep 1, 2017

Unidentified armed men kill 2 cops in the Philippines

Philippines government authorities have identified the two slain cops as Police officer Edgar Oba-Ob and Police Officer Ryan Cedric De Guzman.

Aug 31, 2017

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

Philippines: 60-year-old man arrested for raping neighbor's teenage daughter

Since the case involves a minor, police authorities have not released the name of the suspect and victim to the public.

Aug 30, 2017

US to continue South China Sea operation despite naval mishap in Singapore waters

US commander said the naval accident in Southeast Asia will not prevent US from exercising freedom of navigations in the disputed water.

Aug 27, 2017

Malaysia reports highly contagious H5N1 bird flu

Does ASEAN know how to tackle the Bird Flu outbreak?

Experts believe that ASEAN countries should come together to tackle the bird flu outbreak.

Aug 26, 2017

Heart-warming images of 'Recovering Champions' inside Philippines drug rehab centres

Philippine Navy rescues terrified Vietnamese sailor from Abu Sayyaf captors

the sailor was abducted by Abu Sayyaf militants on November 11, 2016, from the seawaters of Coco Island in Basilan Province.

Aug 21, 2017

Philippines' Duterte makes rape joke for martial law troops

Rodrigo Duterte offers free tickets to Hong Kong to cops for killing rogue colleagues

Duterte also promised to pardon any convicted policemen for fulfilling this job.

Aug 18, 2017

Philippines attracts UAE investors with six-year income tax holiday

This announcement was made by Tourism Assistant Secretary, which is trying to put up a Philippine Tourism Assistance office in UAE to facilitate interested investors.

Aug 18, 2017

Bird flu in Philippines: 35,000 duck eggs confiscated from Zamboanga dock

Philippines is already in the panic mode after the first case of bird flu was reported on 11 August.

Aug 17, 2017

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