Villagers flee as Army blasts terrorist stronghold in Maguindanao del Sur

CAMP SIONGCO, MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE, Philippines — A member of the Islamic State (IS)-linked Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) was slain in a massive air and ground assault launched by the Philippine Army in Datu Salibo town of Maguindanao del Sur province on Saturday, which also prompted villagers to flee their homes. Maj. Gen. Alex