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MANILA, Philippines, Jan. 30 (UPI) -- Despite a breakdown in peace negotiations and a recent surge of violence on the Philippines' Mindanao Island, an outgoing adviser says future peace is possible.

Rebels surrender in Mindanao

DAVAO, Philippines, June 19 (UPI) -- Thirty-one former members of the Philippine rebel group New Peoples Army have surrendered their weapons and are being integrated back into society.

Philippines military ordered on high alert

MANILA, Philippines, Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The Philippine military went on high alert Thursday after government officials said they discovered a plot to assassinate President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

Defense chief calls for more battalions

MANILA, Philippines, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo announced plans to wait on authorizing a request for additional armed forces battalions.

Philippines' accused mutineers freed

MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 20 (UPI) -- The 53 Philippine army officers, accused in mutiny attempts against President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's regime, were freed Thursday as a Christmas reprieve.

Philippines violence continues

MANILLA, Philippines, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Philippines President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has ordered the military to continue its offensive against the al-Qaida-linked group Abu Sayyaf.

Senior Philippines militant killed

MANILA, Philippines, Jan. 17 (UPI) -- The chief of the Philippines military said Wednesday in Manila the top leader of a terrorist group had been killed in a gunfight with special forces.

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