Islamic State of Iraq and Syria

Gatchalian hopes killing of Hapilon, Maute will be death blow to Marawi crisis

“I hope they will all be able to get home safe.”

Duterte asks Congress for higher budget to draft 30,000 troops to fight new ISIS threat

THE Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terror group is reportedly planning to create a “new security threat” in Mindanao which necessitates the deployment of additional 30,000 troops in the region.

Recto believes Duterte can move from conquest to construction in Marawi

SENATOR Ralph Recto sees President Rodrigo Duterte evolving from a Commander-in-Chief to a “builder-in-chief.”

5 months enough to smash Maute in Marawi – Zubiri

Senator Migz Zubiri favors the 5-month extension of martial law in Mindanao to allow government forces ample time to run after the remnants of Maute extremists.

Marawi as ISIS ‘province?’ Palace: AFP won’t let that happen

It is unlikely for Marawi City to become a “wilayat” or province of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) even if the military has yet to retake it from the clutches of the Maute group, Malacanang said Tuesday (June 20).

Calida to drop bombshell in SC’s martial law debates

Solicitor General Jose Calida has vowed to drop a surprise during his turn in the oral arguments at the Supreme Court (SC) which is hearing the petitions seeking the nullification martial law over Mindanao.

Mabigat na laban ‘to! Duterte: ISIS’ top leader has ordered attacks in PH

No less than the world’s most wanted terrorist has ordered attacks to be carried out by followers of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte said.

Aguirre appoints Usec Orceo to supervise prosecution of Maute

Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II has designate Underscretary Reynante Orceo to supervise the prosecution of members of the Maute and other terrorist groups.

Calida: Mindanao situation morphed into foreign invasion

What was supposed to be a rebellion has mutated into a foreign invasion in Mindanao.

Maute group intends to attack rest of PH, says Calida

The local terrorist group Maute do not intend to attack just Marawi City but also the rest of the country.