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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 527

Jim Gomez

This handout photo shows former Philippines' president Rodrigo Duterte (C) inside the Villamor Air Base in Pasay, Metro Manila, after arriving from Hong Kong, March 11, 2025. (Handout / PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN/ AFP)
March 11, 2025, 8:52 am
Ex-Philippine president Duterte arrested on ICC warrant for crimes against humanity
Former president detained at airport in Manila over campaign of mass killings during severe crackdown on illegal drugs
By Jim Gomez
The Philippines' then-Vice President-elect, Sara Duterte, daughter of the outgoing populist president, speaks during her oath-taking rites in her hometown, Davao City, in the southern Philippines, June 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Manman Dejeto)
November 23, 2024, 3:26 pm
VP of Philippines says she’s hired assassin to kill president and his wife if needed
Security stepped up for President ‘Bongbong’ Marcos after ex-ally Sara Duterte tells reporters she contracted assassin to carry out hit in case she is killed: ‘No joke, no joke’
By Jim Gomez
Illustrative: Russian-made Polish Army helicopters MI-17 take part in the NATO military exercise 'Flaming Sword 2022' at a training range near the village Maisiejunai, some 96 km (59 miles) west of the capital Vilnius, Lithuania, May 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)
July 27, 2022, 2:30 pm
Fearing US sanctions, Philippines cancels deal to purchase Russian helicopters
According to the scrapped agreement signed in November, the first batch of multi-purpose helicopters would have been delivered by Russia in about two years
By Jim Gomez
Boulders fall as a vehicle negotiates a road during an earthquake in Bauko, Mountain Province, Philippines on July 27, 2022 (AP Photo/Harley Palangchao)
July 27, 2022, 7:51 am
Quake shakes Philippines, killing at least 4: ‘I thought the ground would open up’
Dozens injured in magnitude 7 earthquake in country’s north; many ran outside when the temblor started
By Jim Gomez and Aaron Favila
In this image from video posted on the Bongbong Marcos Facebook page, presidential candidate and former senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issues a statement to the media on May 9, 2022, in Manila, Philippines (Bongbong Marcos Facebook page via AP)
May 10, 2022, 10:55 am
Marcos Jr. wins Philippine presidency by landslide, unofficial count shows
Running mate Sara Duterte, the daughter of outgoing president, has lead in separate VP race; alliance of scions of authoritarian leaders compounds worries of human rights activists
By Jim Gomez
Women stand beside a sign about hiring domestic helpers for the Middle East outside an office in Manila, Philippines, October 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
October 25, 2021, 5:22 pm
Apple once threatened Facebook ban over abuse of maids in Middle East
Internal documents say social media giant acknowledged it was ‘under-enforcing on confirmed abusive activity’
By Jon Gambrell and Jim Gomez
In this photo released by the Joint Task Force - Sulu, rescuers search for bodies from the site where a Philippine military C-130 plane crashed in Patikul town, Jolo province, southern Philippines on July 4, 2021. (Joint Task Force-Sulu via AP)
July 4, 2021, 11:02 am
Philippine military plane crashes, killing at least 29
Officials say 50 rescued from wreckage of C-130 transport aircraft that missed runway, failed to regain power
By Jim Gomez
Police and military secure the site of an explosion in the town of Jolo, Sulu province southern Philippines on August 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Nickee Butlangan)
August 24, 2020, 3:10 pm
14 killed, 75 wounded in bomb attacks in south Philippines
Deadly motorcycle explosive followed by a suicide bombing appear to have targeted soldiers; military blames Islamic State-linked Abu Sayyaf
By Jim Gomez
Taal Volcano spews ash on Monday Jan. 13, 2020, in Tagaytay, Cavite province, south of Manila, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
January 13, 2020, 5:50 am
Philippine volcano spews lava, ash, shutting Manila airport
Tens of thousands being evacuated after Taal volcano sends ash and steam skyward, with authorities warning of ‘an imminent hazardous eruption’
By JOEAL CALUPITAN and Jim Gomez
Filipino Roman Catholic devotees jostle to get the rope that pulls the carriage of the Black Nazarene during a raucous procession to celebrate its feast day, Jan. 9, 2020, in Manila, Philippines (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
January 9, 2020, 10:14 am
Filipino Catholics pray for Mideast peace in huge gathering
Philippines faces a massive crisis if hostilities between the US and Iran escalate and embroil other countries that host many Filipinos, such as Saudi Arabia and Israel
By Jim Gomez
Philippines military chief General Eduardo Ano (C) holds a picture of Islamic terrorist leader Isnilon Hapilon as Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (R) holds a picture of Omarkhayam Maute during a press conference at a military camp in Marawi, on the southern island of Mindanao, on October 16, 2017. (AFP Photo/Ferdinandh Cabrera)
October 22, 2017, 8:41 am
US: DNA test confirms top Filipino terror suspect is dead
State Department had offered $5 million reward for info on Isnilon Hapilon, wanted on terror charges
By Jim Gomez
A general view of Times Square at night, Manhattan, New York City, USA,. June 14, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
October 10, 2017, 1:23 pm
Filipino doctor to fight US extradition over foiled NY terror attack plan
Russell Salic, also sought for kidnappings and beheadings, denies involvement in jihadist plot to target subway stations and Times Square
By Jim Gomez
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a speech to military personnel in Manila, on October 4, 2016. (AFP/Ted Aljibe)
December 3, 2016, 1:17 am
Philippines president phones Trump
Rodrigo Duterte has been antagonistic to the US, his country’s treaty ally, while reaching out to China and Russia
By Jim Gomez
Philippine police officers stand beside bodies of victims after an explosion at a night market that has left about 14 people dead and wounded several others in southern Davao city, Philippines late Friday Sept. 2, 2016 (AP/Manman Dejeto)
September 3, 2016, 8:51 am
Philippine president declares ‘state of lawlessness’ after bomb kills 14
Abu Sayyaf extremists claim responsibility for attack at a night market in Davao, hometown of Rodrigo Duterte
By MANUEL CAYON and Jim Gomez
John Ridsdel (left) was one of two Canadians kidnapped in September 2015 and held hostage by the Islamist Abu Sayyaf group in the Philippines. His severed head was found in the southern Philippines, Canadian authorities confirmed on April 25, 2016, after a deadline for a ransom payment was missed. (Screenshot/Global Toronto)
April 26, 2016, 1:51 am
Canadian man decapitated by Philippine extremists
John Ridsdel was one of two Canadian hostages of Abu Sayyaf terror group; PM Trudeau condemns ‘heinous act’
By Jim Gomez
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