Botched Robbery Leaves Dozens Dead In The Philippines

Explosions and gunfire have been reported at the Resorts World Manila in the Philippines as at least one gunmen stormed the hotel.

On one floor, a masked gunman was firing at guests as they were fleeing the scene early Friday morning local time, The Sun reports.

Resorts World Manila, is a resort complex in Newport City, a residential and commercial center in metropolitan Manila.

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BREAKING: Gunmen Storm Resorts World Manila In Philippines; Explosions, Gunfire Reported – https://t.co/IVzW4uSp2U pic.twitter.com/MNL9IMXtKI

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RWM has an array of hotels, restaurants and bars. Tourists flock to the complex for its casino, shopping mall, cinema and theater.

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The complex is “the first and largest integrated resort in the Philippines,” their website boasts.

The country has been grappling with incidents of terrorism, especially on the southern island of Mindanao. There, in the city of Marawi, government forces have been battling ISIS-linked militants for control of the city.

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The battle for Marawi, a largely Muslim city, has displaced at least 70,000 residents and left 140 people dead. The terrorist siege unfolded last week as Muslims worldwide began to mark the holy month of Ramadan.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law over the island of Mindanao last week after the crisis began. He has suggested he might extend martial law until the end of the year or impose it nationwide, alarming critics.