MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Friday confirmed that the remaining forces of the Islamic State-inspired Maute Group were continuing with their recruitment efforts. "We are monitoring recruitment activities in municipalities around Marawi- those in the immediate vicinity of Marawi," Arevalo said in a press conference in Malacañang. They are also continuously using social media in their recruitment activities," he added. But what I can tell you is they are continuing with their recruitment activities," he said. Arevalo said that the military was already countering the militants' recruitment efforts through summits and dialogues especially with sectors susceptible to terror propaganda.

Source: Philippine Star December 15, 2017 10:07 UTC