ILIGAN CITY – Soldiers seized war materials owned by the Daulah Islamiyah-Maute Group in Balindong, Lanao del Sur on Sunday, February 5. MAP of Balindong, Lanao del Sur. The 103rd Infantry (Haribon) Brigade of the 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division, responding to intelligence provided by concerned...
ILIGAN CITY – Soldiers killed nine Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group members in an encounter in Barangay Taporog, Piagapo, Lanao del Sur on Thursday, January 25. SOLDIERS view the remains of nine Dawlah Islamiyah fighters slain in an encounter in Lanao del Sur on January 25. (Photo via Bonita...
MARAWI CITY – A sub-leader of the Daulah Islamiyah-Maute Group was killed in a gun battle with the military in Barangay Tambo, Piagapo, Lanao del Sur on Sunday, December 3. The fatality was Alandoni Macadaya Lucsadatu, alias “Lando” and “Abu Shams.” Recovered in the encounter were...
ILIGAN CITY – A 15-year-old member of the Daulah Islamiyah-Maute Group surrendered to the military on August 5. The young combatant also yielded his 7.62mm M14 rifle to Lt. Col. Angestal Angeles II, commanding officer of the 51st Infantry Battalion (IB), at the unit’s headquarters in Barangay...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Friday praised the people of Marawi for their fortitude and determination to rebuild their city after the five-month siege in 2017 that nearly destroyed their lives and disrupted their livelihood. That is why, Go said, residents of Marawi would greatly benefit...
Government forces launched airstrikes and artillery attacks in an alleged lair of terrorist groups Dawlah Islamiyah (DI), an Islamic State (ISIS)-affiliated group, and Maute Group, the primary force behind the 2017 Marawi City siege, in Maguing, Lanao del Sur before Tuesday dawn, March 1. (Courtesy...
President Duterte vowed that the government will remain steadfast in securing the country against terrorism, violent extremism, and other lawless elements. President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during a televised public briefing. (Screenshot from Facebook live) The Chief Executive made this promise as...
Philippine security forces have been on heightened alert ever since the Marawi siege took place over four years ago. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque gave this assurance to the public in terms of the country's vigilance as far as a possible terror attack is concerned. "Alam niyo naman po,...
Around 450 families that were evacuated in Lanao del Norte following a recent clash between government soldiers and the Maute fighters are now safe to return to their homes. The Philippine Army gave the affected families permission to go home after the clash site and nearby areas in Tangcal and...