Battle of Marawi

Duterte meets Putin – thanks him for helping Philippines to win battle against ISIS

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VICTORY CONFIRMED: Philippines has destroyed ISIS – The Battle of Marawi has been won

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DUTERTE’S VICTORY: Leading ISIS commanders killed as Philippines stands on verge of total victory in Marawi (GRAPHIC IMAGES)

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CONFIRMED: Philippines armed forces will NOT bomb ISIS besieged mosque

Local Philippine media had reported that President Rodrigo Duterte had considered bombing a mosque in the partly ISIS controlled southern Philippine city of Marawi, located on the island of Mindanao.
Today, while speaking before a group of soldiers, Duterte said that in spite of the fact that hostages are being held in the mosque, Philippine armed forces will not attack the mosque as part of a rescue effort.
Duterte stated,

CONFIRMED: US enters fight against ISIS in Philippines

The Philippine military has confirmed that the United States has started to offer limited support to President Rodrigo Duterte’s battle with ISIS.
Duterte had said that the US is unreliable as an ally insofar as they impose ideological conditions as a prerequisite for any kind of assistance. Duterte contrasted this with Russia and China which operate in a more straightforward and businesslike manner.