One such place nestled in the heart of Mindanao is Maguindanao, whose history traces back to the late 15th century when Sharif Muhammad Kabungsuan of Johor introduced Islam to the Maguindanaos.

As a place where the Dalai Lama stays and the Tibetan government in exile is stationed, this quiet town is not only a spiritual retreat but also has a number of historical sites to check out.

One U.S. service member and three defense contractors were killed Thursday when a plane contracted by the U.S. military ...