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Philippines says "strong indications" Maute brothers dead

They are the leaders of the militant group that laid siege on the city.

Philippine military asks Facebook to close militant accounts

The military uncovered 63 Facebook accounts belonging to the militants and their supporters.

Philippines allows workers to return to Qatar

More than 2 million people from the Philippines are working in the Middle East

Philippine bank chaos after unauthorised transactions

The problem was caused by an "internal data processing error" that had been identified.

Philippines halts workers’ deployment to Qatar

Manila says it's taking precautions as problems like food shortages could affect the more than 200,000 Filipinos in Qatar.

Video: Daesh claims hotel, resort attack in Philippine's Manila

Say "lonewolf soldiers" from its group carried out the attack

At least 36 dead in Manila casino attack

Police saw no connection with militants aligned with the Daesh group in the city of Marawi.

Philippines air strike on rebel positions kills 10 government troops

Saudi, Chechen among eight foreigners killed

Duterte says he 'will not talk to terrorists'

Duterte said its exiled leadership would be arrested if they came back to the Philippines.