A NEW “emir” of the Islamic State (IS) for Southeast Asia has emerged following the death of Isnilon Hapilon during the five-month siege of Marawi City, the Philippine Army revealed.

Abu Dar is a “full-blooded” Maranao and resident of Lanao del Sur, according to Maj. Ronald Suscano, spokesman for the Army’s 1st Infantry Division (ID), adding that the terrorist was a former sub-leader under Hapilon.