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Rodrigo Duterte Battle of Marawi Martial Law Mindanao
The Philippines 
January 1, 2020

Martial Law in Mindanao: What did it achieve?

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1569 Views featured, isis in the Philippines, martial law, Maute group, rodrigo duterte

As the clock struck midnight on the final day of 2019, Filipinos not only welcomed in a new year but also the end of

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The Philippines 
July 20, 2017November 18, 2017

The Foreigners Fighting in Marawi

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1740 Views featured, isis philippines, islamic state, marawi crisis, Maute group

The crisis in Marawi City is nearing its second month, yet the fighting rages on. One of the main impasse the Armed Forces of

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The Philippines 
July 7, 2017November 18, 2017

To Liberate a City by Destroying It

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1014 Views Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, marawi crisis, Maute group

It has been a month and two weeks since the start of the Marawi crisis. As the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ fought valiantly

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The Philippines 
June 14, 2017November 18, 2017

Why did ISIS choose the Philippines?

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1112 Views ISIS, islamic state, marawi city, Maute group

Despite being a country plagued by insurgencies – both ethnic and sectarian – for several decades, the crisis in Marawi City still shocked the

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