“After this heroes’ welcome, we will be giving them a short break to be with their families,” he said. Headlines ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1“They are in high spirits, having successfully completed their mission in Marawi City,” Mercado added. In Zamboanga City, the military gave a heroes’ welcome to troops who were among the composite team that killed Isnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute. Families of the soldiers and civilians showered the Marawi troopers with confetti and balloons. Thousands joined a symbolic prayer at the Marawi City hall to highlight its liberation from the Maute terrorists.

Source: Philippine Star October 30, 2017 16:30 UTC