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Duterte expresses optimism ISIS will never gain foothold in PHL

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte expressed optimism ISIS would never gain foothold in the country because of its brave soldiers. Duterte made the remark as he celebrated the Day of Valor with soldiers in Jolo, Sulu, where blasts carried out by terrorists killed at least 20 . “I am especially pleased with our military’s recent accomplishments against the Abu Sayyaf Group. Your efforts have brought us even closer to our ultimate objective of totally crushing the […]