Duterte declares ISIS will never gain foothold in the country 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Genalyn KabilingPresident Duterte has voiced confidence the Islamic State would never gain a foothold in the country amid the military’s recent achievements in combating the Abu Sayyaf Group and other lawless elements. “With this, I can confidently declare that ISIS will never gain a foothold anywhere in the Philippines,” Duterte added. “There is the ISIS that we have to worry here in — well in this part of Sulu, up and down Basilan. Apart from improving their benefits, Duterte vowed to continue to implement the modernization program of the military.

Source: Manila Bulletin April 09, 2019 13:52 UTC