Palace on deaths of Maute, Hapilon: ‘Bravo to the armed forces’

THE deaths of two Islamic State-linked local terrorist leaders is a victory against terrorism, a Palace official said Monday.

“Bravo to the Armed Forces. This clear victory against terrorism proves that the Duterte administration is resolute in delivering on its promise of peace and prosperity to the people of Mindanao. President [Rodrigo] Duterte pushed on an unrelenting campaign to take back Marawi City through all means at his disposal,” Palace Communications Chief Martin Andanar said in a statement.