Tag: Marawi City conflict

DTI to give zero-interest loans to families of soldiers killed, injured in Marawi conflict

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will give zero-interest loans to the families of soldiers killed or wounded in the Marawi City conflict. “We want to assure the (internally displaced persons) that President Duterte’s administration continues to provide more business and livelihood opportunities through the DTI Negosyo seminars being given to help them recover soon,” said DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez. Lopez said that the loans aim to […]

Weapons, ammunition from China, to be of great use in Marawi City conflict – AFP

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesman Brigadier General Restituto Padilla said that the weapons donated by China will be of great help in their fight against the Maute Group in Marawi City. Padilla said that the weapons from China are easier to handle because they are similar to what Philippine soldiers are already using. The weapons donated by the Chinese government include 300 rifles, five million live ammunition […]