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Indonesian tagged as suicide bomber, 2 others nabbed in Sulu: military

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Updated as of Oct 12 08:16 AM

(2nd UPDATE) An Indonesian female alleged to be a suicide bomber was arrested along with two other women in Jolo, Sulu, early Saturday morning, the military said. Read more »

Abu Sayyaf cohort linked to Jolo bombing mastermind falls

Raffy Santos, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 28 02:37 PM

The Philippine National Police on Monday announced the capture of a trusted aide of Dawlah Islamiya caretaker Mudzrimar “Mundi” Sawadjaan, who has been identified as the mastermind of the Aug. 24 twin bombings in Jolo. Read more »

Authorities find explosive materials in Jolo pier, nearly a month after twin blasts

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Posted at Sep 20 08:04 AM

Authorities on Saturday discovered explosive materials in Jolo town, Sulu, the military said nearly a month after twin blasts killed at least 15 people and wounded dozens.   Read more »

Forensic investigation confirms Jolo bombers are 2 'Asian females': police

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Updated as of Sep 10 03:30 PM

Police on Thursday confirmed that the 2 bombers responsible for the twin explosion last month in Jolo, Sulu are "Asian" and "females." Read more »

9 cops who killed Sulu soldiers charged with administrative case

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Posted at Sep 07 12:13 PM

The Philippine National Police said Tuesday it has filed administrative charges against 9 policemen involved in the killing of 4 soldiers in Jolo town, Sulu last June. Read more »

'Kasabwat' na tricycle driver sa Jolo bombing tinutugis

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Posted at Sep 03 08:47 PM

Pinaghahanap na ang tricycle driver na naghatid sa hinihinalang suicide bomber na nagpasabog noong isang linggo sa Jolo, Sulu. Read more »

Commission on Appointments OKs AFP chief's nomination as top general

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 02 02:46 PM

MANILA - The Commission on Appointments on Wednesday approved the nomination of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay as four-star general and the appointment of 29 other officials. Read more »

Military’s Wesmincom chief disputes reports Abu Sayyaf sub-leader already fled Sulu

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Posted at Sep 01 07:53 PM

The commander of the Western Mindanao Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday disputed reports that Abu Sayyaf Group sub-leader Mundi Sawadjaan, who is suspected to be involved in the Aug. 24 twin blasts in Jolo. Sulu,  has already left the island province. Read more »

Jolo bombers nasa Sulu pa, heightened alert itinaas sa NCR: Banac

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Updated as of Sep 01 10:51 AM

MAYNILA - Malaki ang paniwala ng Philippine National Police (PNP) na hindi pa nakakalabas ng bansa ang mga teroristang responsable sa kambal na pagsabog sa Jolo, Sulu.   Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: August 31, 2020

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Updated as of Sep 01 12:44 AM

Here are the day's big stories in photos. Read more »

TINGNAN: Duterte hinalikan ang lupang pinangyarihan ng Jolo blast

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Posted at Aug 31 08:39 PM

Inamin naman ng Pangulo na kahit siya mismo ay nahihirapang solusyunan ang kaguluhan sa Mindanao. Read more »

Jolo bombers possibly now in Central Mindanao, police say

Queenie Casimiro, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 31 04:26 PM

The local police of Zamboanga City said Monday it received information that terrorists responsible for the twin bombings in Jolo, Sulu are now in Central Mindanao. Read more »

Duterte made no mention of martial law in Sulu visit: governor

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Posted at Aug 31 12:44 PM

Local authorities will tighten checkpoints meant to control coronavirus infections by asking passing motorists to remove their face masks and caps, he said.  Read more »

Duterte in limbo how to address terrorism during remaining years in power

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 31 11:28 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte said Sunday he is unsure how to address terrorism following twin explosions in the southern Philippines that left at least 15 dead and scores wounded. Read more »

Duterte kneels, kisses ground of blast site in Jolo

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 31 09:33 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte said Sunday he is unsure how to address terrorism following twin explosions in the southern Philippines that left at least 15 dead and scores wounded.   Read more »

After Jolo blasts, Duterte says fighting is road to peace for now

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 31 09:19 AM

The Philippines will fight for peace, for now, President Rodrigo Duterte said Sunday following twin attacks in the southern Philippines that left at least 15 people dead. Read more »

Duterte kisses ground at Jolo ground zero

Photo courtesy of Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go
Posted at Aug 31 08:48 AM

President Duterte kisses the ground of the Jolo blast site in Barangay Walled City Sunday where soldiers and civilians were killed during the twin blasts last August 24. Read more »

Zamboanga region faces bomb threat from Sulu attackers: mayor

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Updated as of Aug 31 09:25 AM

Zamboanga region is facing a security threat from the alleged mastermind of a deadly double bombing in neighboring Sulu province and his 2 conspirators, a mayor said Monday.    Read more »

Duterte visits Sulu after twin blasts

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Updated as of Aug 30 08:15 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday visited Jolo town in Sulu, nearly a week after twin explosions left at least 15 dead and dozens wounded. Read more »

Duterte says to visit Jolo after twin explosions

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Updated as of Aug 30 07:37 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte said Sunday he would visit Jolo, Sulu following twin explosions there that left at least 15 dead and scores wounded. Read more »