Speaking during the Mindanao Hour at Malacañang, presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella reported that 600 of the 1,500 to 2,000 buildings and structures in Marawi have yet to be inspected and cleared of terrorists. “As of the 13th of July, 43 had been cleared; 53 and 54 previously in – respectively in previous days. More or less 600 buildings remain to be cleared (out of the) 1,500 to 2,000 buildings, total facilities to clear at the beginning of the conflict,” Abella said. Padilla said the AFP is leaning forward on its linkage with the Inter-Agency Task Force Bangon Marawi with two military engineering brigades already deployed in Marawi. Padilla assured the residents of Marawi that the AFP will not pull out until normalcy has returned.

Source: Philippine Star July 14, 2017 16:18 UTC