In addition, Philippine troops near the six United States military installations in the country were put on maximum alert after the attack.

They stay behind when Philippine troops go out on patrol.

They were Philippine troops, our new partners in the war on terrorism.

But American officials consider them among the most combative and least corrupt of the Philippine troops.

Will giving Philippine troops 30,000 more machine guns really help them win popular support?

Philippine troops used 105-millimeter cannons to pound Abu Sayyaf positions.

Muslim insurgents battling Philippine troops in the south have a new weapon.

He said that despite limited firepower, Philippine troops are ready to do "hand-to-hand" combat.

As the plan was described earlier this week, Special Forces soldiers could accompany Philippine troops into battle, with permission to fire in self-defense.

American military advisers arrived in the southern Philippines to help train Philippine troops who are fighting Muslim militants.