THE Australian government is set to send two surveillance aircraft to assist the Philippines in its fight against Islamic State (IS)-linked militants in Marawi City, a move welcomed by Malacañang and the Defense department on Friday.

The Australian air force’s AP-3C Orion surveillance aircraft. AFP PHOTO

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