MANILA, Philippines—Operatives of the Bureau of Customs have prevented the release of a 40-foot container van loaded with chocolate from China at the Port of Manila.
Govt troops capture 15 MILF rebel strongholdsThousands of troops backed by air and artillery fire have captured 15 Muslim guerrilla strongholds in the southern Philippines after five days of intense fighting, while more than 272,000 villagers... + Full Story