Saying he had lost many soldiers and policemen from the attack of the Maute Group in Marawi City, President Duterte said Sunday night that it was too late to talk peace now and indicated he wanted the rebels dead. The President said he had ordered soldiers to “shoot (the enemy) and shoot you dead.”“I’m not ready to talk to any terrorist. “Patayin na ninyo ang lahat na hawak ninyo (Maute terror group). President Duterte said he recently talked to Nur Misuari of the Moro National Liberation Front who expressed willingness to let his members join and cooperate with the government. President Duterte reiterated his plan to shift to a federal form of government if only to give much help and assistance to people in Mindanao.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 04, 2017 13:06 UTC