MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla said, intelligence reports claiming that Davao City is under terror threat from the Islamic State (ISIS) did not come from the military or police.
Acting Davao City Mayor Paolo Duterte earlier said that ISIS militants are threatening to attack the southern city.
The local military and police have been alerted to avert the plot, Duterte said. He did not elaborate on the threat which he said is still being validated by authorities.
Earlier, AFP chief-of-staff LT. Gen. Ricardo Visaya said there are no ISIS groups or cells in the Philippines.
He asked the public to be vigilant and report individuals who are acting suspiciously.
