The final push: Inside the Marawi battle area

From Rappler (Sep 17): The final push: Inside the Marawi battle area

Rappler Carmela Fonbuena joins the first group of journalists allowed to enter the heart of the battle area. Watch her report.



Maute strongholds in Marawi City fall one by one in the past days. Catholic priest Father Teresito "Chito" Soganub is rescued, along with another hostage, after an intense 5-hour firefight.

The military is making its final push to end the war with local terrorist groups linked to the Islamic State (ISIS).

Rappler Carmela Fonbuena is in Marawi to cover the war. Watch her report on the challenges soldiers face in the battlefield.

https://www.rappler.com/nation/182463-marawi-final-push-battle-area