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In this photo provided by the Philippine Red Cross, troopers secure an area after explosions struck the town of Jolo, Sulu province southern Philippines on Monday Aug. 24, 2020. Bombs exploded in a southern Philippine town Monday, killing several soldiers and wounding other military personnel and civilians despite extra tight security because of threats from Abu Sayyaf militants. (Philippine National Red Cross via AP)
At least 11 killed in bomb attacks in southern Philippines

By Jim Gomez Aug. 24, 2020 05:49 AM EDT

Duterte pleads for calm after police fatally shoot troops

Jul. 03, 2020 10:51 AM EDT
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president flew to the country’s volatile south on Friday to plead with military forces not to retaliate following...

A protester holds a cake with slogans during an anti-terror bill rally at the University of the Philippines in Manila, Philippines as they observe Philippine Independence Day on Friday, June 12, 2020. Hundreds of activists in the Philippine capital staged protests Friday against a proposed anti-terror law they say could be used to quash dissent, ignoring police threats that they could be arrested for violating coronavirus restrictions against large public gatherings. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Philippine activists protest anti-terror law despite threats

By Jim Gomez And Aaron Favila Jun. 12, 2020 01:13 AM EDT