Gen. Restituto Padilla, a military spokesperson, said that there were indications that one of the Maute brothers had died. The military, however, could not give a categorical confirmation of his death until his final resting place was located, according to Padilla. “As to the death of some of the Maute brothers, there is indication that one has died but until such time that the grave on where he was buried is located, we cannot categorically confirm,” he said. Padilla said that military ground commanders still assumed that Hapilon was still in Marawi as there was no confirmation of his escape from the city. Based on the latest government statistics, the fighting in Marawi has already killed 353 militants, 87 government troops and 39 civilians.

Source: Philippine Star July 07, 2017 09:11 UTC