President Duterte Fearlessly Visits The War Zone In Butig, Lanao Del Sur

President Rodrigo Duterte made history as he became the first Philippine President who fearlessly visits a war zone in Mindanao to boost the morale of the soldiers fighting against the Maute Group who were affiliated with the ISIS terrorist group.

The brave President arrived at around 12:00 noon today, November 30 in Lumbayanague, Lanao del Sur, a mere 5 kilometer from the warzone of Butig town.

During the visit of President Duterte in Butig town, he stated that he does not wish to wage war in Mindanao, despite the recent attacks against government forces in the region.

However, he will do everything to defend any place under attack by any rebel groups.

In addition, President Duterte wanted to check the structures that have been destroyed since the Maute terrorist group occupied the old town and abandoned town hall of Butig on Saturday.

Furthermore, the Philippine Army and other members of the Philippine Military is still in the process of retaking the old townhall in Butig, but the President assured to the people of Mindanao that he was not there to wage war.

For President Duterte it is easy to wage a war against the terrorist group but to heal the wound of the war, it is really hard for him.

Throughout the President’s speech to the military, he was quoted as saying, “I come in peace. I do not want war. What is very certain is that I do not want to wage a war against my own countrymen.”

Although President Duterte doesn’t want to engage in war, he warned the groups behind the attack in Butig not to try his patience, because it would be very easy to start a war but it would be heard to stop and heal the wounds it inflicts. 

Meanwhile, President Duterte also thanked his supporters in Lanao del Sur for the overwhelming support he got during the last national elections.

Watch the Full Speech of President Rodrigo Duterte in Butig:

Source: CNN Philippines