As required by the Constitution, President Rodrigo Duterte has submitted an official report to Congress that supports his decision to declare martial law in Mindanao. It has extensive links to foreign and local armed groups such as the Jemaah Islamiyah, Mujadihin Indonesia Timur and the Abu Sayyaf. It has declared allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), which provides financial support to the Maute group. ADVERTISEMENTThe Maute group burned down Dansalan College Foundation, Filipino-Libyan Friendship Hospital, Cathedral of Maria Auxiliadora and Shia Masjid Moncado Colony. Latest information (as of Thursday) says 75 percent of Marawi City has been infiltrated by the Maute group and the Abu Sayaff.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 26, 2017 07:08 UTC