ZAMBOANGA CITY - Government troops backed by air assault and artillery fires have captured a lair of the Dawlah Islamiya (DI), formerly known as the Maute Group, in a remote village of Lanao del Sur, military officials said Monday. Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), said the troops from the 1st Scout Ranger Battalion were … [Read more...] about Government takes over Maute group lair
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Duterte declares Martial law in Mindanao, cuts Russia trip
DAVAO CITY, Philippines--President Rodrigo Duterte declares Martial Law in Mindanao, cuts short his Russia trip to attend to the urgent need in Marawi City which was attacked by ISIS-backed Maute group. The President will leave Moscow, Russia at 3a.m this morning, Wednesday May 23 (Manila time). Duterte was in Russia for a five-day state visit but he cut is short due to … [Read more...] about Duterte declares Martial law in Mindanao, cuts Russia trip
