Fresh fighting in Sabah

By EDD USMAN  Fighting broke out anew Monday in Lahad Datu, Sabah, between the followers of the Sultanate of Sulu and North Borneo and patrolling Malaysian security forces. The sultanate’s spokesman, engineer Abraham J. Idjirani, relayed this yesterday. Incoming search terms:sabah fighting (4)fresh fights in sabah (2)sabah fresh fighting malaysia (2)sabah fresh news (1)sabah fighting... 

RP has factual & historical claim over Sabah – ­Bongbong Marcos

Manila, Philippines – The Philippines, as a republic, has a factual, historical claim over Sabah. “But whatever else the issue there may be, the Sultan of Sulu and his people are Filipino citizens and, by virtue, of that fact, they deserve protection from the government of the Philippines,” Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong“ R. Marcos Jr. said yesterday after the “invasion”... 

Angry Pinoys raid Sabah town

By EDD K. USMAN Manila, Philippines – Angry Filipino settlers in Sabah, Malaysia, have reportedly overran the town of Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia, in the wake of the killing of a religious leader and his four sons by Malaysia authorities. As early as Saturday evening, text messages purportedly coming from Semporna, a small town in Sabah’s east coast and facing Lahad Datu, claimed... 

PALACE RENEWS APPEAL TO SULTAN

By MADEL R. SABATER Manila, Philippines – Following the gunfight in Sabah last Friday, Malacañang appealed anew to the Sultanate of Sulu and its followers yesterday to heed the call of the Philippine government to go back home to prevent more bloodshed.  Read More »

Sultan followers won’t leave Sabah

MANILA, Philippines – Followers of a Philippine sultan who crossed to the Malaysian state of Sabah this month will not leave and are reclaiming the area as their ancestral territory, the sultan said Sunday amid a tense standoff. Sultan Jamalul Kiram said his followers – some 400 people including 20 gunmen – were resolute in staying despite being cornered by security... 

Filipinos seized?

PARIS ­- Malaysians and Filipinos are among the hostages being held at a gas field in Algeria, French news channel France 24 reported Wednesday, on the basis of what they said was a phone conversation with a Frenchman also being held.  Read More »

PDEA watching foreign drug mules

Manila, Philippines – Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Jose Gutierrez Jr. said that seven foreigners have been arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for shabu since June, prompting it to monitor foreigners entering the country.  Read More »

Gilas faces Malaysian five today

By JONAS TERRADO Smart Gilas Pilipinas resumes its bid for a FIBA Asia Cup berth today when it takes on Malaysia in the SEABA qualifiers at the 700 Year Stadium in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Nationals, who are playing Indonesian NBL champion Satria Muda BritAma at presstime, take on the Malaysians at 2 p.m. local time (3 p.m. Manila time), with their eyes set on inching closer to ruling... 

SMB eyes 1st final slot

Manila, Philippines – The San Miguel Beermen stake their impressive campaign today when they clash with the Westports Malaysia Dragons for a finals berth in the third game of their AirAsia ASEAN Basketball League semifinal series at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.  Read More »

Azkals, Malaysians in scoreless draw

Game Tuesday (Rizal Memorial Stadium) 7 p.m. – Philippines vs Indonesia Manila, Philippines – The Philippine Azkals and AFF Suzuki Cup champion Malaysia settled for another draw after the two squads failed to score a goal in their friendly match held Friday night at the Shah Alam Stadium in Malaysia.  Read More »