No one wants to fight a war on their own shores. No one wants terrorists to gain a foothold in their own country. The Battle of Marawi was not expected. When we found out that Isnilon Hapilon was in a safehouse at Bgy Basak, Malutlot, Marawi City, on the 23rd of May 2017, soldiers raided… Continue reading The Battle of Marawi: From the eyes of the former Joint Task Force Marawi commander
Category: Tales of Heroism
The heroism of PFC Bayot
“Bombahin nalang ninyo ang location ko Sir! (Just bomb my location Sir!)”. These were the last words uttered by 24-year-old Private First Class Dhan Ryan Bayot on May 25, 2017 as he made his final call to his commanding officer before he succumbed to death in the hands of the Maute-Daesh terrorists who took over… Continue reading The heroism of PFC Bayot
Social media: An unconventional ally during the Marawi crisis
From May 23 to October 23, 2017, the world turned its attention to the Philippines to witness a five-month weary battle between government forces and the terrorist group Daesh in Marawi, Lanao del Sur. The five-month siege resulted in massive damages including destroyed houses and properties as well as the loss of lives of 1,200… Continue reading Social media: An unconventional ally during the Marawi crisis