The Battle of Marawi: Attention Congressman Lagman and Other LP Members: Hanggang Kailan Kayong Mananatiling Bulag sa Katotohanan?

On June 16, 2017, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella and Armed Forces of The Philippines (AFP) Spokesperson Brigadier General Restituto Padilla and other AFP officers held a 'Mindanao Hour' press briefing for the Malacañang Press Corps (MPC) at the New Executive Building (NEB) in Malacañang.

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During the Mindanao Hour press briefing tinalakay nila ang mga naiwang pinsala ng nasabing "The Battle of Marawi also known "The Marawi Crisis".Below were validated reports from AFP as of June 15-16, 2017 such as:

• 26 Civilians killed by (Maute) Local Terrorist Groups
• 1,629 Civilians rescued
• 225 killed (Maute) Local Terrorist Groups
• 208 Recovered Firearms
• 59 Government Casualties KIA (Killed in Action)
• 63,430 families or 309,412 persons displaced
• 98,830,063.20 php worth of assistance has been provided to affected families

In addition to the above reports and information, the Presidential and AFP Spokespersons have also highlighted the following significant developments for Marawi such as:

• Recovery and control of strategic vantage points by advancing troops (high buildings, key structures in the built up area).
• Continued Engagements and dialogues with the key sectors and local leaders of Marawi in preparation for the rebuilding/rehab phase.

Attention Congressman Lagman and Other LP Members: Hanggang Kailan Kayong Mananatiling Bulag sa Katotohanan? Nangyari ang Marawi Crisis dahil there is Rebellion in Mindanao. 

Sources of ideas and other info:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JWIUGfezu4
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marawi_crisis