Marawi – Asia Times

AT Finance, Philippines

ISIS fading in Mid East, thriving in the Philippines

by Bong S Sarmiento October 30, 2019February 18, 2020

While Islamic State’s (ISIS) fate hangs in the balance after the recent assassination of its leader in Syria, the terrorist group is still alive and well in the Philippines. Two years after Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared the liberation of Marawi City from ISIS-aligned militants, the group is now recruiting a new generation of fighters […]

AT Finance, Philippines

Anti-China sentiment rises from the rubble of Marawi

by Bong S Sarmiento April 19, 2019February 18, 2020

A woman walks in front of a toppled mosque at ground zero, or the main battle area, in Marawi City in the southern Philippines on May 23, 2017. Photo: Photo: AFP Forum/Girlie Linao

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Philippines, South Asia

Battle-scarred Marawi still suffering wounds of war

by Bong S Sarmiento October 21, 2018February 18, 2020

Buildings and cars are on fire after a bomb blast in tourist site of Kuta, Bali 13 October 2002. At least 53 people including 10 foreigners, were killed when a bomb exploded in a popular nightclub on the Indonesian resort island of Bali. AFP PHOTO/ DARMA / AFP PHOTO / DARMA

AT Finance, Indonesia, Middle East, Philippines, South Asia, Syria, World

Setback for ISIS, opportunity for Widodo

by Abhishek Mohanty June 25, 2018

A Philippine soldier is seen through a hole in a wall of a damaged building in the Islamic State sieged city of Marawi on the southern island of Mindanao, August 30, 2017. Photo: AFP/Ferdinandh Cabrera

AT Finance, China, Indonesia, Iraq, Malaysia, Middle East, Philippines, South Asia, Syria

Where will ISIS strike next in the Philippines?

by Bong S Sarmiento May 23, 2018February 18, 2020

A government worker removes ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) flags painted on to walls near Veteran Street in Surakarta City, Indonesia, in an attempt to discourage the promotion of the jihadist group in the region. Photo: AFP Forum/Agoes Rudianto

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Indonesia, Middle East, South Asia, Syria

Indonesia is Islamic State’s new frontline

by John McBeth May 17, 2018February 18, 2020

Debris and smoke are seen after an OV-10 Bronco aircraft released a bomb, during an airstrike, as government troops continue their assault against insurgents from the Maute group, who have taken over parts of Marawi city, Philippines.Photo: Reuters/Romeo Ranoco

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Malaysia, Philippines, South Asia

Anti-China sentiment rises from the ashes of Marawi

by Bong Sarmiento April 18, 2018February 18, 2020

Abandoned house vandalized with "I LOVE ISIS" graffiti in Marawi, southern Philippines on June 9, 2017. Photo: NurPhoto via AFP/Richard Atrero de Guzman

AT Finance, China, Indonesia, Iraq, Malaysia, Middle East, Philippines, South Asia, Syria

ISIS alive and well in the Philippines

by Bong S Sarmiento March 12, 2018February 18, 2020

A mannequin dressed in a soldier's uniform and holding a mock rifle is displayed outside a gate near the battle area of Mapandi in Marawi on the southern island of Mindanao on October 19, 2017. Photo: AFP/Ted Aljibe

AT Finance, Philippines, South Asia, World

Down and out in the ruins of Marawi

by Bong S Sarmiento February 9, 2018February 18, 2020

A protester chants anti-government slogans during a march towards the Philippine Congress ahead of President Rodrigo Duterte's State of the Nation address in Quezon city, Metro Manila Philippines July 24, 2017. Reuters/Erik De Castro

AT Finance, Philippines, South Asia, World

Calls mount against Duterte’s martial order

by Bong S Sarmiento January 29, 2018February 18, 2020

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has given its Medal of Valor award to the late Capt Rommel Sandoval (seen inset). Photos: Wikimedia Commons, Lt Jin Panganiban, Philippine Defense Forces Forum

AT Finance, Iraq, Middle East, Philippines

Filipino soldier killed in Marawi gets highest military honor

by Asia Times staff December 22, 2017February 18, 2020

A Philippine soldier is seen through a hole in a wall of a damaged building in the Islamic State sieged city of Marawi on the southern island of Mindanao, August 30, 2017. Photo: AFP/Ferdinandh Cabrera

AT Finance, Iraq, Middle East, Philippines

Inside view of an Islamic State hostage

by Bong S Sarmiento December 10, 2017February 18, 2020

The skyline of Singapore's central business district seen from a public housing estate, April 14, 2015. Photo: Reuters/Edgar Su

AT Finance, Australia, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Philippines, Singapore, South Asia, Syria, World

Singapore on edge as Islamic State circles

by Nile Bowie December 1, 2017February 18, 2020

New People's Army (NPA) fighters in formation in the Sierra Madre mountain range, located east of Manila. Photo: AFP/Noel Cialis

AT Finance, Australia, China, European Union, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Philippines, South Korea, World

Duterte’s peace try falls to pieces

by Bong S Sarmiento November 27, 2017February 18, 2020

Philippine soldiers stand guard in front of a door spray painted with "I love ISIS" graffiti after government troops cleared the area from pro-Islamic State militant groups inside the war-torn Marawi city, southern Philippines October 19, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Romeo Ranoco

AT Finance, Indonesia, Iraq, Malaysia, Middle East, Philippines, South Asia, Syria

Islamic State lurks in Philippine shadows

by Bong S Sarmiento November 7, 2017February 18, 2020

Empty shells and cigarette butts are seen under a hole where pro-Islamic State militant groups used to position themselves inside a house in the war-torn Marawi city, southern Philippines October 19, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Romeo Ranoco

AT Finance, Australia, China, Iraq, Malaysia, Middle East, Oceania, Philippines, Russia, South Asia, Syria, World

Fatal blows to Islamic State in the Philippines

by Richard Javad Heydarian October 20, 2017February 18, 2020

Men carry mattresses at a refugee camp for people displaced in fightings between the Syrian Democratic Forces and Islamic State militants in Ain Issa, Syria October 14, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Erik De Castro

AT Finance, Indonesia, Iraq, Malaysia, Middle East, Philippines, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Fall of Raqqa inflames Southeast Asia terror threat

by John McBeth October 16, 2017February 18, 2020

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is seen during a diplomatic event in Manila in September 2017. Photo: Reuters

AT Finance, Australia, China, European Union, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Philippines, South Asia, World

Duterte renews row on rights with EU

by Richard Javad Heydarian October 16, 2017February 18, 2020

Australian spy chief Nick Warner and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte pose for the cameras during an August 22 meeting in Manila. Photo: Reuters

AT Finance, Australia, China, European Union, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Philippines, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, World

Australia-Philippines pack an antiterror punch

by Richard Javad Heydarian October 13, 2017February 18, 2020

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Philippines, Taiwan

Philippine defense chief says sorry to Beijing for logo error

by Asia Times staff October 10, 2017February 18, 2020

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