Their numbers have been decimated but well-armed remnants of the Islamic State-linked Maute Group continue to battle government troops in Marawi City, making it difficult for soldiers to clear hundreds of buildings. Lt. Col. Jo-ar Herrera, spokesman for the military’s Joint Task Force Marawi, said there are only about 60 to 70 Maute members left in the city. Government troops have cleared 60 buildings previously occupied by Maute terrorists in 48 hours. Lorenzana is the administrator of martial law in Mindanao while Año serves as its implementor. The President declared martial law in Mindanao on May 22.

Source: Manila Times July 16, 2017 18:00 UTC