As the battle for Marawi City on Mindanao island enters its fifth week, pro-Daesh militants stormed a school in the south of the island and briefly held people there captive. There were no reports of casualties.
Many small-time users and dealers have been killed in the Philippines since Duterte took office on June 30. Police say about one-third of the victims were shot by officers in self-defence during legitimate operations.
The authorities in the Philippines have hit the rebels' logistics hard, cutting off key supplies and seizing large amounts of weapons and explosives.
Duterte says he is willing to hold dialogue with the Maute militant group, which has been fighting the Philippine military for three days in Marawi City on Mindanao island.
The Filipino president made the remarks after a string of scandals involving police officers.
Heavy flooding in Vietnam caused by the approaching Typhoon Sarika has already submerged thousands of homes.
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter will visit aircraft carrier in disputed South China Sea and US troops and combat aircraft in Philippines
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