MANILA (Updated) — Malacanang admitted Tuesday that the recent attack of communist rebels on three mining companies in Surigao del Norte could affect the ongoing peace process between the government and the New People’s Army (NPA). “This was an isolated incident. However, the incident undermines the peace process and makes it difficult to pursue negotiations,” [...]

MANILA (Updated 1:14 p.m.) — Malacañang on Friday said the public has nothing to worry about the reported possible terror activity in Metro Manila, noting that intelligence reports remain “raw and unconfirmed.” “The intelligence report indicating possible terror activity on June 12 was raw and unconfirmed, and is just one of many such reports received [...]

PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III will convene the National Secretary Council (NSC) on Wednesday to discuss the country’s preparations against possible terrorist attacks following the death of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. Aquino told reporters in an interview that immediately after the news broke out confirming the death of bin Laden Monday, he issued a memorandum [...]

MANILA — Security officials assured the public on Wednesday there is no direct terror threat in the Philippines despite the travel warnings issued by the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesman Brigadier General Jose Mabanta Jr. said in a television interview there is no imminent threat, contrary to [...]