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Read more about the article Army says presence of US troops in Marawi is ‘no big deal’, lawmaker to push for probe
Exclusive photos taken by Filipino reporter Raffy Tima showing a team of US special forces arriving in Marawi City.

Army says presence of US troops in Marawi is ‘no big deal’, lawmaker to push for probe

The role of the United States Special Forces in Marawi fighting is not a big deal, a military official here said Tuesday.

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Read more about the article Independence Day: AFP vows to liberate Marawi City on June 12
THE BATTLE GOES ON. Philippine Marines backed by Armoured Personnel Carrier sweep down the streets in Marawi City as the military ground operations against the Maute group entered on its ?ffifth? day on Sunday, May 28. (Alexander Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Independence Day: AFP vows to liberate Marawi City on June 12

As the entire nation is set to celebrate the 119th Independence day on June 12, the Armed Forces of the Philippines has set it as deadline to liberate the besieged Marawi City from the ISIS-linked Maute group.

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ENEMY FIREARMS. Dozens of high-powered firearms are recovered by government troops from the Maute group in Marawi City. The firearms are supposed to be presented to President Rodrigo Duterte during his scheduled visit at the 103rd Infantry Brigade in Marawi. However, Duterte's trip was cancelled due to "bad weather." In photo (L-R): Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza and National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon.(Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

ENEMY FIREARMS

Dozens of high-powered firearms are recovered by government troops from the Maute group in Marawi City. The firearms are supposed to be presented to President Rodrigo Duterte during his scheduled visit at the 103rd Infantry Brigade in Marawi. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article Army warns: more terrorists will be arrested
MARTIAL LAW UPDATES. Eastern Mindanao Command Deputy Commander Brig. Gen. Gilbert Gapay speaks during the Mindanao Hour Press Conference in a hotel in Davao City on Thursday, June 8. With him are Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella and Chairperson of the MILF-GPH Peace Accord, Irene Santiago. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Army warns: more terrorists will be arrested

With the capture of leading personalities in the Maute Group, Eastern Mindanao Command Deputy Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Gilbert Gapay said there will be more arrests as the army turns more "aggressive and proactive" in hunting those wanted by the government in relation to the Marawi siege.

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