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(Eagle News) — The Islamist terrorists are also using “drones” to check on the position of government forces. Lt. Col. Jo-ar Herrera, spokesperson of the 1st Infantry Division of the Philippine Army, said that they first noticed that the enemy, including the Maute Group, was using drones in the first two weeks of the fight. The drones were the kind that can be bought in malls or other commercial establishments. “During the first two weeks, mayroon […]
Blames “soft policy toward rebels,” the “taking for granted of the arms game” (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday denied a failure of intelligence on the part of government paved the way for the situation in Marawi now. “It was not a question of failure on the part of government. We have adopted a very soft policy toward rebels,” Duterte said in his first public appearance since he took a rest for several […]
Security heightened in cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro (Eagle News) — The Philippine military advised the public to report to the government any “suspicious individuals” or activities that they will observe in their areas, especially in the cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro after concerns were raised that some Maute members may have slipped out of Marawi City and mingled among evacuees. Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesman Brigadier General Restituto Padilla admitted on […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Australian journalist Adam Harvey of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation underwent a one-hour surgery for the extraction of a bullet slug that hit his neck near the capitol building of Lanao del Sur. Harvey, through his twitter account, said that the operation was successful. He said that the bullet that was removed from his neck came from an M-16 rifle. Because of the incident, strict measures were implemented for journalists and […]
Assures public gov’t troops have taken “proactive measures” to ensure security there (Eagle News) — The military on Friday said Maute members may have traveled to Iligan and Cagayan de Oro, but assured the public they have already taken “proactive measures” to ensure security there. “We have coordinated with local governments and other security partners (so they can) heighten their security posture,” Brigadier General Restituto Padilla, Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson, told reporters during the Mindanao Hour briefing. Padilla added that Maute’s “capabilities” have been […]
Says President Duterte only needs to “rejuvenate” after punishing schedule President Rodrigo Duterte has withdrawn from public duties this week because he needs to rejuvenate, his spokesperson said Thursday. “He’s just taking some time off to rejuvenate,” presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella told reporters. Abella said there was no date for when Duterte would resume his official duties, although he emphasized that the president was healthy. “I’m saying that there’s nothing to worry about in terms of […]
MARAWI, Philippines — An Australian television journalist was shot in the neck on Thursday as he reported from Marawi where Islamist militants are battling government troops, but he did not suffer major injuries. Adam Harvey, a reporter for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, wrote on Twitter: “Lucky,” alongside an image of an X-ray showing the bullet lodged in his neck, close to his spine. “Thanks everyone – I’m okay. Bullet is still in my neck, but it […]
(Eagle News) — An alleged member of the Maute clan–believed to be a bomb-maker—was arrested by authorities in Cagayan de Oro on Friday. A report said Mohammad Noaim Maute was apprehended by members of the Martial Law Special Action Group in Sta. Cruz, Macasandig, at 7 a.m. Maute is in the first arrest order issued by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, also the martial law administrator, after martial law was hoisted over Mindanao. President Rodrigo Duterte […]
MARAWI, Philippines (AFP) — United States troops are on the ground helping local soldiers battle Islamist militants in a Philippine city, the Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson said Wednesday, giving the most detailed account of their role. The small number of US soldiers are providing vital surveillance assistance and, although they do not have a combat role, are allowed to open fire on the militants if attacked first, Brigadier-General Restituto Padilla said. “In a battle […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Health is urging mothers with new born babies displaced by the crisis in Marawi City to continue breastfeeding their infants to protect them from infections such as diarrhea and pneumonia. “Women can continue breastfeeding during emergencies, most especially when the community supports them, despite misconceptions that they cannot,” stated DOH Secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell–Ubial. The DOH said that in the light of the prevailing situation in Marawi City […]
After leading arrival honors on June 11 for the members of the Philippine Marines killed in action in Marawi City, President Rodrigo Duterte then proceeded to the Marines headquarters in Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City to visit the wake of another two soldiers who were also killed in action in Marawi. The two were Corporal Romula Garcia and Private First Class Eddie Cardona Jr. whose remains lie in state at the Acero Hall inside the […]
Islamist militants holding parts of a Philippine city are killing civilians who try to flee while using others as orderlies and cooks, authorities said Tuesday after the gunmen boasted of executions. There are around 1,000 people trapped in the parts of Marawi city that the militants control, the government said, three weeks after fighting erupted with members of the Maute group that has pledged allegiance to the international terrorist group Islamic State. Authorities say 400 gunmen […]
