​Japan said it will continue to support peace efforts in Mindanao as it expressed concern over the recent bombing that killed four people and wounded scores of others in the island region. Japanese Press Secretary Maki Kobayashi said Japan is praying for the deceased while offering its...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri on Monday, December 4 announced that the Senate will hold an executive session to discuss the recent bombing inside the Mindanao State University in Marawi City last Sunday. Invited to the closed door meeting, which would be held on Wednesday, December 6...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said on Monday, Dec. 4, that the kind of thinking of those behind the bombing inside the Mindanao State University (MSU) that killed four people has no place in an orderly society. "Kaya (That's why) we strongly condemn in the highest form of...
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate strongly condemning in the highest possible terms the recent bombing in Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City during a Catholic mass celebration has been filed in the Upper Chamber. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito, in filing...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, December 4 urged authorities to strengthen security efforts in schools and other public places to ensure the safety of the public especially during this holiday season. Hontiveros made the call in light of the deadly blast that hit the Mindanao State...
Israel on Monday, Dec. 4, stressed the importance of a united front against terrorism after a bombing believed to be perpetrated by extremists killed four and wounded dozens in an attack in Marawi City over the weekend. The Israeli Embassy in Manila said it stands in solidarity with the Philippine...
The United States has condemned the terrorist attack that killed at least four persons attending Sunday mass at the Mindanao State University (MSU) gymnasium in Marawi City. In a statement on Monday, Dec. 4, Washington said it is mourning the death of those who were killed in the attack and...
Following the "horrific" bombing incident at the Mindanao State University (MSU) on Sunday, Dec. 3, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said that it will ensure a review of the university's policies. (Courtesy of CHED) As the Chairman of the MSU Board of Regents, CHED Chairperson...
