It appears that we really have shortcomings and I accept that they were able to slip out of Mindanao and then enter Manila,” Dela Rosa said. Key plannersCoronel said Lomondot took part in the fighting in Marawi City and had close ties with one of the slain Maute brothers. Lomondot and his wife sought refuge with their relatives in Manila, but Dela Rosa said civilian informants were also instrumental in their arrest. Dela Rosa said the recent arrests of suspected terrorists should not alarm the public but instead make them more vigilant, especially since authorities had determined that terrorists were recruiting new members. The desire is on their minds, but it will take time for an attack to happen,” Dela Rosa said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 05, 2018 23:03 UTC