Lanao del Sur

The siege of Marawi City by Islamic State militants started on May 23, 2017, and ended five months later. The vicious fighting and wanton destruction centered on a 250-hectare area called Ground Zero, home to 4,000 families in Marawi. Today, Ground Zero remains as devastated as it was when the fighting ended. Ground Zero is still off-limits to its former residents, who temporarily live in evacuation centers or with relatives. It was a pitiful and dreadful sight, with all buildings thoroughly pockmarked with bullet holes. #unforgettableexperiences#holidayvacation