Tag: Abu Sayyaf

  • Philippine troops kill 149 ASG militants

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    Lack of recent kidnaps suggest ASG kept in check. Philippine troops kill 149 Abu Sayyaf militants Nearly 150 ISIL-linked terrorists have been killed in the all-out offensives launched by government […]

  • New OSV for MMEA

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    New OSV extends helicopter ranges, too. MMEA strengthening operations with new vessel from Japan KM Pekan, the biggest offshore patrol vessel (OPV) of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), will […]

  • ASG leader killed

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    Askali, terror group’s rising star, among six militants killed in clashes in Bohol resort town. Abu Sayyaf kidnapping mastermind shot dead Raul Dancel Security forces have killed Abu Sayyaf’s spokesman, […]

  • MMEA to hire ASG hostages

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    New roles for former hostages? MMEA ready to recruit three Abu Sayyaf kidnap victims PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) is interested to recruit the three men who were […]

  • Joint patrols stalled?

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    Manila wants talks on Sulu Sea patrols LANGKAWI: The Philippines wants more discussions on Sulu Sea joint patrols with its Asean defence counterparts. Its Navy flag-officer-in-command Vice-Admiral Ronald Joseph Mercado, […]

  • MMEA boosts recruits

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    Piracy and armed robbery still causing concern. MMEA To Recruit 5,000 Volunteers By March The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) targets to recruit 5,000 people for its Malaysia Maritime Volunteer […]

  • New China island concerns

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    Move would pile pressure on new US administration. China likely to build on reef near Philippines: minister Manila expects China to try to build on a reef off the coast […]

  • Duterte turns to China

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    Duterte continues to play China off against the USA. Phillipines President Duterte asks China for help against piracy By Vincent Wee Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has come out to openly […]

  • Philippines, Malaysia ties

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    The first bilateral meeting between the maritime police forces of both sides is further testament to growing collaboration. Philippines, Malaysia Eye Deeper Maritime Security Cooperation By Prashanth Parameswaran On Monday, […]

  • Duterte’s new threat

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    Move will alarm shipping industry. Duterte wants kidnappers ‘blown up,’ even with hostages Pia Ranada DAVAO CITY, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte said he has ordered the bombing of kidnapping […]

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