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Read more about the article Troops overran Maute stronghold in Marawi
TAKE OVER. More strongholds of ISIS-linked Maute Group were overran by government ground forces on Monday. Joint Task Force Marawi commander Brig. Gen. Rolando Joselito Bautista said it will just be a matter of time and soldiers will fully liberate Marawi from terrorists and criminal gangs. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Troops overran Maute stronghold in Marawi

The Army said government troopers successfully took control one of the strongholds of the Maute Group within the main battle area (MBA) in Marawi on Monday.

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Read more about the article SolGen lauds SC’s affirmation of Martial Law
Solicitor General Jose Calida (King Rodriguez/Presidential Photo)

SolGen lauds SC’s affirmation of Martial Law

The country’s solicitor-general lauded the decision of the Supreme Court that affirmed Proclamation No. 216 issued by President Rodrigo Duterte in May this year declaring martial law in Mindanao.

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Read more about the article Hostages tell of massive looting inside war-torn areas in Marawi
ISIS IS REAL. Graffiti on this building indicat?es? that the ISIS, together with the Maute group positioned and occupied this street in Marawi City. (Alexander Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Hostages tell of massive looting inside war-torn areas in Marawi

Alongside the fighting they waged against government forces for more than 40 days now in Marawi City, members of the Maute Group were also into looting spree by ransacking abandoned residences, stealing cash, pieces of jewelry and other valuables.

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Read more about the article 67 new US Peace Corps volunteers arrive in PHL
NEW VOLUNTEERS – Photo shows the 67 new Peace Corps volunteers from the US who arrived in the Philippines on Sunday, July 2. The US Embassy said they will work with government agencies, local government units and NGOs in the field of education, youth development and the environment. (Photo courtesy of US Embassy, Manila)

67 new US Peace Corps volunteers arrive in PHL

The Embassy of the United States announced the arrival of 67 new Peace Corps volunteers in the Philippines.

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Read more about the article Lorenzana hopeful SC to rule ML imposition legal
President Rodrigo Duterte with Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (Left) and General Eduardo Año (Right), June 11, at the Camp Brig. General Edilberto Evangelista in Cagayan de Oro City. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Lorenzana hopeful SC to rule ML imposition legal

Amid human rights complaints from groups, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said he is hopeful that the Supreme Court will rule in favor to the legality of the declaration of martial law in Mindanao.

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