Opposition lawmakers felt vindicated by the latest survey of the Social Weather Stations (SWS) showing 62 percent of Mindanao folk were against the extension of martial law. The post Vindication, martial law oppositors say of survey appeared first on ... [Read entire story]
Remember Marawi victims, heroes, Duterte tells Pinoys
In this season of joy, Filipinos should not forget the people who sacrificed their lives to preserve the country and who lost their homes in the war in Marawi, President Duterte said in his Christmas message to Filipinos. The government recently ... [Read entire story]
What is a soldier’s life in Marawi battle zone like?
The life of soldiers while fighting the terror group Maute-Islamic State in Marawi City was not easy. The post What is a soldier’s life in Marawi battle zone like? appeared first on Inquirer News. Read entire story. Source: Terrorism – Inquirer ... [Read entire story]
AFP chief: 10 foreign fighters still in Marawi
About 10 foreign gunmen are still fighting alongside with the IS-linked Maute Group in Marawi City, Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Eduardo Año said on Monday. The post AFP chief: 10 foreign fighters still in Marawi appeared first on ... [Read entire story]
5 Maute members killed by Marines in Marawi
Five members of the ISIS-linked Maute terrorist group were killed in an encounter with the Philippine Marines in Marawi City early Tuesday. The post 5 Maute members killed by Marines in Marawi appeared first on Inquirer News. Read entire story. ... [Read entire story]
Still no safe area in Marawi battlezone
Although the military has claimed to have gained back control of most parts of Marawi previously taken by Maute gunmen and their allies, top military officials here warned that nobody remains safe from stray bullets in the city’s battle zone. The ... [Read entire story]
AFP: Only 1 Maute brod alive
All but one of the seven Maute brothers involved in the fighting in Marawi City were believed to had been killed, the military said on Friday. The post AFP: Only 1 Maute brod alive appeared first on Inquirer News. Read entire story. Source: ... [Read entire story]
Evacuees welcome hijab-wearing troops
Female soldiers and police wearing hijab are a hit in evacuation centers here. The post Evacuees welcome hijab-wearing troops appeared first on Inquirer News. Read entire story. Source: Terrorism – Inquirer News ... [Read entire story]
Duterte: AFP to decide on mosque strikes
President Duterte has changed his mind and now wants the military to decide whether to bomb mosques in Marawi where Islamic State-inspired terrorists are holed up to end the battle for control of the city. The post Duterte: AFP to decide on mosque ... [Read entire story]
59 men accused of links to Marawi siege ordered freed
Prosecutors have dismissed rebellion complaints against 59 men who were stopped by police and Army troops at two checkpoints in the south and accused of attempting to join Islamic State-linked militants who laid siege to a southern city. The post 59 ... [Read entire story]
Troops seize Grand Mosque
Government troops have seized control of the Grand Mosque from Islamic State (IS)-linked gunmen following heavy fighting in the nearly 100-day-old battle to free Marawi City of militants, the military said on Friday. The post Troops seize Grand ... [Read entire story]