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Philippines raises alert following IS leader Al-Baghdadi's death

Philippine security forces are on high alert against possible retaliatory attacks by Islamic State-inspired terror groups in the Philippines following IS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi's death, said a military spokesman.
Philippines raises alert following IS leader Al-Baghdadi's death ảnh 1Philippine security forces patrol in Maguindanao, Mindanao island. (Photo: AFP/VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) - Philippine security forces are on high alert againstpossible retaliatory attacks by Islamic State-inspired terror groups in thePhilippines following IS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi's death, said a militaryspokesman.

Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo said Al-Baghdadi's death struck a severe blow onterrorist organisations around the globe, and he expects that the terrorleader's death will impact negatively on the leadership of terrorists invarious parts of the world.

Arevalo said the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is ready to combat anyeventuality, adding that they will continue its vigorous efforts to prevent orcounter any plan to sow terror in the country.

He called on Philippine people to stay alert and to report any suspiciouspeople or activities to the authorities.

Meanwhile, Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of the AFP's Western MindanaoCommand, said he ordered military units to intensify intelligence operationsand monitor hostile plans of the IS-inspired groups in southern part of the Philippines./.
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