Philippines were allies of the US in WW2 ..They were very brave fighters sacrificed a lot to keep their country out of Japanese hands and with the Americans ..We should help them if necessary in any way needed.!Many moved to the US and were very welcome ! Duterte deserves our support …I remember during WW2 how they helped us and thier country ..They fought for freedom! Duterte is having the same problem we have ..DRUGS ,ISIS WE need him to HOLD the LINE on ISIS ..He deserves our help if needed..!
Mindanao is home to a sizable Muslim population, in contrast to the overwhelmingly Catholic remainder of the country.
The militants had reportedly taken over a medical center and replaced the Philippines flag with a black, ISIS-style banner.
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesman Lt. Col. Jo-Ar Herrera said that Isnilon Hapilon, the leader of the Abu Sayyaf Group, which has pledged allegiance to ISIS, was among the armed men.
ISIS !
Story highlights
- Philippines troops clash with militants in southern city
- President Rodrigo Duterte cuts short Russia visit to address the crisis
(CNN)Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has cut short an official visit to Moscow after deadly clashes erupted between Filipino government troops and Islamist militants Tuesday in the southern city of Marawi.
ISIS’ media wing, Amaq Agency, put out a statement announcing that “fighters of the Islamic State launch a wide-scale offensive on positions of Philippine troops in the city of Marawi.”
Speaking from Moscow, Philippines Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said that the violence in Mindanao, one of the Philippines’ southernmost islands, was Duterte’s priority, despite the high-profile visit to Moscow and St. Petersburg.
“(The Russians) understand that the security of the Filipino people, especially in Marawi and in Mindanao, is a priority,” Cayetano said.
“They understand that the presence of the president, President Duterte, is essential in the Philippines. But I will be staying behind. The agreements will be signed.”
The outbreak of violence has prompted Duterte to declare martial law throughout both the city of Marawi and the wider island of Mindanao, of which Marawi is a part.
Clashes between government forces and the Maute group, an Islamist militant organization based in Mindanao, began in Marawi, a city of about 200,000 people about 2 p.m. local time Tuesda
Fortuna has been getting hammered for quite some time but this looks pretty good.
Fortuna reports consolidated financial results for the first quarter 2017
Maya @ 23:28
That was my “hand tool” Hierarchy. 🙂
I see that you use face protection. Very good. 🙂
