The rebels have previously said they want a separate state in the southern Philippines and protection of their fishing rights.

The guerrillas had attacked a remote village in the southern Philippines.

It is aimed at tackling militants in the southern Philippines.

Instead we're sending soldiers to the southern Philippines - where they risk making terrorism worse.

Islam had been present in the southern Philippines since some time between the 10th and 12th century.

Ruby took on a westward course towards the southern Philippines.

"From there they can control access to the southern Philippines."

Palau is located about 600 miles east of the southern Philippines.

Like most volcanos in southern Philippines, it has not been well studied.

In a jungle in the southern Philippines, a training exercise is under way.