Army’s 82IB in Marawi: ‘Don’t worry, we’re safe’

ILOILO City–The Philippine Army’s 82nd Infantry Battalion is now on its 10th day of deployment in terrorist-besieged Marawi City.

“To our families in Iloilo, don’t worry. We are safe here,” said Lieutenant Colonel Vener Morga, battalion commander.

IAN PAUL CORDERO/PN BRAVE MEN. Led by Lieutenant Colonel Vener Morga (foreground), the Philippine Army’s 82nd Infantry Battalion are currently in Marawi City securing areas that have been cleared of terrorists. “To our families in Iloilo, don’t worry. We are safe here,”...