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WOUNDED TROOPERS. Some 84 government troops who were wounded in action in the fighting in Marawi City against local terrorists await for the arrival of President Rodrigo Duterte who will meet them at the military hospital inside Camp Brig. General Edilberto Evangelista in Cagayan de Oro City on Sunday afternoon, June 11. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

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Some 84 government troops who were wounded in action in the fighting in Marawi City against local terrorists await for the arrival of President Rodrigo Duterte who will meet them at the military hospital inside Camp Brig. General Edilberto Evangelista in Cagayan de Oro City on Sunday afternoon, June 11. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

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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)

Duterte unaware of US’ role in Marawi, admits Philippine Army is ‘pro-American’

President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday said he is not aware of the role played by the US Special Forces in Marawi City

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HEAVY BURDEN. The continuing military offensives against the ISIS-linked Maute group and Abu Sayyaf in Marawi has taken its toll on the thousands of residents who, due to fear, hurriedly left their abode and livelihood for safety. (Alexander Lopez/davaotoday.com photo)

Duterte to issue EO for ??P10-B ‘Bangon Marawi’ rehab program

Malacañang on Saturday said that President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to issue an executive order for the establishment of a rehabilitation program intended for the besieged Marawi City.

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IN DANGER. Ground forces involved in the continuing military offensives against the ISIS-linked Maute group and Abu Sayyaf in Marawi are also in danger of being hit by the so-called "friendly" fire or airstrikes. On Wednesday, 11 soldiers were killed while 10 others were wounded when a bomb dropped from an air force plane landed into their position. (Alexander D. Lopez/davaotoday.com photo)

Marawi siege: Army says US troops not engaging in combat ops

An official of the Philippine Army explained that the assistance given by the US troops in the fight versus the local terrorists are limited to exchanges of intelligence, training and technical support.

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