The Philippine government has come up with a novel approach to combatting the hacktivist threat: ask any cyber ne’er-do-wells politely but firmly to stay away from their web sites. The call came on Monday at a press briefing to discuss the government’s new open data initiative. Open Data Philippines was launched by president …

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Wednesday 22nd January 2014 09:15 GMT Thecowking

The Philippines

Are home to the best named terrorist organisation in the world.

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front.

The headlines from SE Asia often carry news of MILF attacks (and more recently talks, good news all round) and sometimes a MILF army gets a mention.

Sabah's incursion was by the troops of the Sultan of Sulu too. Scotty was too busy talking to Alex Salmond to join in.

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1. Wednesday 22nd January 2014 21:24 GMT MeRp
  
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  My wife is from the Phils; every time MILF is in the news in a noteworthy enough way that it bears mentioning to my friends and associates it draws a chorus of snickers and smiles. Everyone loves a good MILF.
  
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