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PHILIPPINE ASIAN NEWS TODAY June 1 - 15 , 2017
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U . S . special forces are providing support to the Philippine military in battles against Islamist militants in the southern city of Marawi .
According to the U . S . embassy in Manila , American forces have joined the fight upon the request of the Philippine government .
“ At the request of the government of the Philippines , U . S . special operations forces are assisting the ( Philippine military ) with ongoing operations in
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U . S . Special Forces help Philippine military battle Islamic militants in Marawi
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Marawi ,” the embassy said in a statement .
President Rodrigo Duterte said the militant attack was part of a wider plot by IS to establish a base in the southern region of Mindanao .
Duterte on May 23 declared martial law in the entire Mindanao region to quell the threat .
The announcement of U . S . help in the embattled southern region comes after Duterte has sought to reduce the Philippines ’ reliance on the United States , and build much closer ties with China and Russia .
The U . S . Embassy said Washington would “ continue to work with the Philippines to address shared threats to the peace and security of our countries , including on counterterrorism issues ”.
On June 9 , 13 Philippine Marine troopers were killed in new fighting in Marawi .
Philippine troops are struggling to defeat hundreds of fighters , who rampaged through Marawi on May 23 .
The militants flew flags of the Islamic State ( IS ) group , and have used bomb-proof tunnels , antitank weapons and civilians as human shields to fortify their positions .
June 9 ’ s ferocious street-to-street gun battles with the militants saw 13 troops killed in the conflict .
It was among the heaviest fighting in the standoff , according to journalists in
Marawi .
The Philippine Air Force supported ground troops with sustained bombing runs that battered the city .
As the fighting intensified , the U . S . embassy in Manila said American forces were providing assistance to the Filipino troops .
Philippine military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Jo-ar Herrera confirmed the U . S . help . He said that that American spe-
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Melissa has cared for grieving families in the Surrey area with First Memorial since 2015 . Originally from Manila , Philippines , she had attended Ateneo de Manila University , and earned her Bachelor ’ s Degree from Saint Mary ’ s University in Halifax . She later found her calling in funeral service , and completed her Funeral Directing and Embalming studies through the Canadian College of Funeral Services . Melissa also serves her community as a member of the Rotary Club of Surrey-Guildford , and is an active participant in various Rotary projects and initiatives . She has a passion for philosophy and the arts , and believes in the importance of lifelong learning .
Noel was born and raised in the Philippines , and migrated to Canada with his beautiful family in March of 2003 . He graduated with an Industrial Engineering degree in the Philippines , and worked in the Logistics and Sales with Delbros , Electrolux and Lambert Williams . Upon moving to Canada , he worked hard to build a future for his family , starting as a production worker with Beachcomber and then with Framers Choice as Assistant Manager . He has been with First Memorial as Funeral and Cemetery Advisor since December of 2014 . He enjoys his work , since it allows him to help people in his community .
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