Last month, in a deadly clash in Lanao del Norte province, Islamist militants affiliated with the Middle East-based Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) killed six commandos from the Philippine Army’s elite Scout Ranger battalion.
Newly-installed Apostolic Vicariate of Jolo Bishop Charlie Inzon, OMI appeal for an end to the violence as twin bombings perpetrated by a female suicide bomber rocked the island municipality Monday morning and afternoon.
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana admitted on Wednesday that he recommended to President Rodrigo Duterte not to extend Martial Law in Mindanao.
The suspect is believed to be a member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters tagged as responsible for the August 28 roadside bombing of the town.
