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INDONESIAN SUSPECT. Indonesian national Mohammad Ilham Syahputra, arrested on November 1, is believed to be linked to the ISIS-inspired Maute Group. (Photo courtesy of the Philippine National Police)

Indonesian national arrested in Marawi

Members of the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) of Barangay Loksadatu, in Marawi City, arrested Wednesday, November 1, an Indonesian national whose name is under a government list of people linked to the Maute group.

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Read more about the article Moro leader: Financial assistance, not temporary shelters for Marawi
CONGESTED. A total of 172 families or 1,025 individuals, driven away by the continuing war in Marawi City, are staying for more than three weeks now inside the evacuation center in Balo-i town, Lanao del Norte. Congestion and sanitation are among the problems that evacuees confront every day inside the center, situations that authorities fear might lead to more problems such as sickness and diseases. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Moro leader: Financial assistance, not temporary shelters for Marawi

Instead of requiring displaced Marawi residents to live in transitional shelters, a Moro leader advised government that giving them direct financial assistance would be a better way to facilitate rehabilitation efforts in the war-torn city.

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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)

‘Christians, Muslims must unite to thwart extremism’

Muslims and Christians alike must work together to ensure that what happened in Marawi City and other areas in Mindanao will not be destroyed by extremists.

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Lorenzana: Gov’t should pay reparations if looting claims are proven

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said if government forces are found guilty of looting residents in Marawi City, homeowners should receive reparations.

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Read more about the article Marawi ‘bakwits’ offer help in gov’t rehab efforts
Internally displaced persons from villages in Marawi City flee to Saguiaran town in Lanao del Norte province because of the ongoing conflict. They have been here for almost three weeks already, as of June 12, 2017. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Marawi ‘bakwits’ offer help in gov’t rehab efforts

Evacuees who are returning to Marawi City are urging officials to allow them participate directly in the planning stage and even in the actual rehabilitation.

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