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Alleged bomb expert Rommel Ambali Aguirre eluded arrest six years ago, authorities say.

Abu Dar is believed to be consolidating forces after Marawi defeat, officials say.

Australia begins joint naval maneuvers with Philippines, while Washington gives Manila a new drone.

Officials: At least 22 militants killed by security forces in weeklong clashes in Mindanao.

Nur Misuari issued the threat during his meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte, according to officials.

Marjorie Abdul was freed after her family paid an unspecified amount of ransom, officials said.

Victim escaped to safety during a brief firefight, Philippine military officials say.

Congress is expected to vote on the Bangsamoro Basic Law in May.

Blast occurred in region where militants affiliated with the Islamic State group are known to operate.

Security forces have recovered more than 1,000 unexploded bombs, military says.

Fighting comes months after local leadership of an autonomous region is awarded to MILF.

Army scout rangers overrun temporary encampment of militants on Jolo Island, military says.

The two men were captured after planting a bomb near pro-government militia outpost in the south, officials said.

One of those slain was believed to be involved in a church bombing in January.

“There is the ISIS that we have to worry here … We’ll just have to fight and fight,” Philippine leader says.

But Philippine leader did not explain where he based his account.

Hundreds of families flee their homes as sporadic clashes rage in five towns, authorities say

Manila would lose surveillance capability provided by Visiting Forces Agreement, think-tank analyst Greg Poling says.

Violence comes days after officials said troops foiled a plot to blow up a bridge.

Manila’s foreign secretary says Malaysia, Indonesia cooperating on anti-terror fight.

The suspect was slain a day after 11 Philippine soldiers died in a firefight in Sulu.

Last week, members of the Islamic State-linked militant group killed 11 soldiers in the same province.

Think-tank, NGO say they've monitored “resurgence of violent extremist activities.”

Suspected pro-Islamic State militants also exploded a bomb that wounded two, police said.

At least 21 militants have surrendered since October last year, according to military officials.

Militants belonged to a splinter group of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, official says.

President Duterte orders security forces to shoot extremist militants “on sight.”

15 pro-Islamic State militants also believed wounded in the clash, officials say.

Release comes ahead of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.

The fighting took place on Jolo Island in the far southern province of Sulu, military says.