ZAMBOANGA CITY -- A suspected Abu Sayyaf member linked to several bombing and kidnapping incidents in Zamboanga and Basilan surrendered to authorities on Tuesday. Mursidin Husin, 39, a resident of Sitio Buahayan, Dita, Zamboanga City, surrendered to the police at PNP Camp General Eduardo Batalla,...
An alleged member of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) yielded to the Philippine Army’s 18th Infantry Battalion in Basilan, the military said Sunday, March 20. (Courtesy of Western Mindanao Command) Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao command (WestMinCom),...
Admiral Artemio Abu, commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), has been elected as the new chairperson of an inter-government council that seeks to combat at-sea piracy and armed robbery in the entire Asia. Admiral Artemio Abu, Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (Courtesy of PCG) Abu...
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The wife of an Abu Sayyaf leader was arrested by military operatives on Saturday, March 5, at Zone 3, Barangay Tulay, Jolo, Sulu for alleged possession of explosives. Nursitta Mahalli Malud, 34, also known as Kirsita Ismael, was arrested after military intelligence and Philippine...
Malacañang on Monday, Feb. 28, confirmed the appointment of Vice Admiral Artemio M. Abu as the new commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). CG Vice Admiral Artemio M. Abu is the 29th Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). (PCG Photo) In a statement, Cabinet secretary and acting...
President Duterte has appointed Vice Admiral Artemio M. Abu as the 29th Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) effective Tuesday, Feb. 28. Abu is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 1992. CG Vice Admiral Artemio M. Abu is the 29th Commandant of the Philippine Coast...
A man who was earlier arrested by the police in a drug bust in Taguig has been identified as a member of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). The Southern Police District (SPD) headed by Brig. Gen. Jimili Macaraeg presented suspect Fahad Dumayag alias Abu Cola, 31, to the media on Feb. 18....
Scott Jamieson of Scotland is one round away from a shock victory in Abu Dhabi (AFP/Ryan LIM) Scott Jamieson managed to hold on to a slender one-shot lead going into the final day of the Abu Dhabi Championship with a closing birdie on Saturday. Having started with a course record nine-under-par 63...
From selling in bazaars in Manila to now having an international brand presence, Farah Abu is making a mark in the fashion world as a designer and an entrepreneur. Going global is something every fashion creative dreams of, not only does it solidify one's talents but it is also a major sign of...
FIA Formula One World Champion Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium of the Yas Marina Circuit after winning the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix on December 12, 2021. (AFP) Max Verstappen became the first Dutchman ever to win the Formula One world championship title when...
Winner Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton (right) reacts with his trophy flanked by second-placed Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen during the podium ceremony after the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah on December 5, 2021. (AFP) Motor racing...
With the detection of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach made an effort to share her recent travel experience. According to her, the quarantine rules keep changing. "I arrived from Abu Dhabi and yes you still have to quarantine in a hotel for 3 days," she...
