The Maute Group is believed to be responsible for the bombing of the night market in Davao City last September, which killed 15 people. (Año)The gun battles turned into a virtual siege, with the Maute Group occupying several facilities, including a government hospital, city hall, the city jail, and parts of the Mindanao State University campus. (Padilla)Fires also raged in parts of the city, affecting a church, two schools and the jail. (Lorenzana, Año)At least one policeman and two soldiers were killed, while 12 other government troops sustained wounds. (Various AFP sources)The extended city fighting prompted President Duterte to declare martial law in all of Mindanao, for a period of 60 days.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 23, 2017 19:30 UTC