Islamic State – Philippines Province

Islamic State – Philippines Province
LeaderUnknown
Dates of operation2016 – Present
Split fromIslamic State – East Asia Province
Country Philippines
Allegiance Islamic State
Active regionsSulu Archipelago, Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Cotabato, Malaysia, Indonesia
IdeologyIslamic Statism
StatusActive
Opponents Philippines
 Indonesia
 Malaysia
Battles and warsMoro Conflict

The Islamic State – Philippines Province (ISPP) is the official branch of the Islamic State (IS) operating in the Philippines, primarily in Mindanao. It emerged from local jihadist groups that pledged allegiance to IS, Maute Group, Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), and Ansar Khalifa Philippines (AKP).