Malacañang has assured the public that there has been no spillover of the Marawi conflict to other areas following the attack of Islamist militants in North Cotabato.

Speaking to reporters, Palace spokesman Ernesto Abella said that raid by Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in the village of Malagakit in North Cotabato was not related to the fighting in Marawi.

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