Intel report on alleged ISIS threats on Davao City not from AFP, PNP

From the Philippine News Agency (Jul 8): Intel report on alleged ISIS threats on Davao City not from AFP, PNP
 

Intelligence reports claiming that Davao City is under terror threat from the Islamic State (ISIS) did not come from the military or police, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla said.

"Per verification...the info (regarding alleged ISIS threat against Davao City) did not come from the AFP or the Philippine National Police. It could come from another source that we are not aware of," Padilla told PNA.

Acting Davao City Mayor Paolo Duterte earlier said that ISIS militants are threatening to attack the southern city.

The local military and police have been alerted to avert the plot, Duterte said. He did not elaborate on the threat which he said is still being validated by authorities.

Earlier, AFP chief-of-staff Lt. Gen. Ricardo Visaya said there are no ISIS groups or cells in the Philippines.

"There are no ISIS here. Only groups like ASG (Abu Sayyaf Group) that publicly declared support to the said group are in Mindanao but they are not ISIS," he said.

“I haven't received any similar report but as always terrorist threats are part of our intelligence units monitoring efforts,” Visaya said.

He asked the public to be vigilant and report individuals who are acting suspiciously.

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