The transition to self-rule in the Bangsamoro, the majority-Muslim region in the southern Philippines, is proceeding apace. Militants outside the associated peace process are losing strength but could recover. Regional and national authorities should do all in their power to keep that from happening.
ILIGAN CITY Western Mindanao Command chief Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario Jr. confirmed that three local terrorist group members were killed in an encounter with government forces in Maguing, Lanao del Sur on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. While conducting combat operation in Barangay Ilalag, Municipality o
Another suspected terrorist has been killed in the continuing pursuit operation of the military against the Islamic State (IS)-inspired Dawlah Islamiyah (DI) in Maguing, Lanao del Sur on Wednesday, March 2.
(Courtesy of Western Mindanao Command) Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario Jr., commander of the Wes