A new batch of US Special Forces has arrived in Mindanao to replace those who already left, the Armed Forces of the Philippines confirmed on Wednesday. Gen. Restituto Padilla, AFP spokesman, could not say how many US soldiers arrived a few days ago in Western Mindanao Command (Wesmincom) in Zamboanga City to replace the batch that left as the US side would not also reveal the number. But a source privy to the information but is not authorized to speak on the matter said the total of US Special Forces in Mindanao has remained the same at 107. Padilla said the AFP still needed the US soldiers because they still continue to provide capabilities that the AFP did not have. You have to understand the President,” Padilla stressed.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 27, 2016 12:33 UTC