In August, I wrote an analysis on an increasingly evident aim by the Islamic State (ISIS) “to establish a more substantial base in the Philippines.”

The Islamic State (IS) claimed credit for the bombing in General Santos city in which seven Filipino civilians, including a six-year-old girl, were wounded.

The Islamic State's (IS) East Asia Province claimed inflicting 40 casualties among Philippine forces in separate attacks in Mindanao.

The Islamic State's (IS) East Asia Province claimed bombing Filipino soldiers in the capital of Sultan Kudarat on Mindanao island.

The Islamic State (IS) published a photo report from what it is now calling "East Asia Province" showing a mortar strike on a Philippine army base in Sulu in the Philippines.

The Islamic State (IS) identified a Moroccan as the executor of a suicide bombing on Filipino soldiers on Basilan island in the Philippines.

The Islamic State's (IS) 'Amaq News Agency reported that the group is responsible for a suicide bombing on Filipino soldiers in Basilan island in the Philippines.

Amidst its ongoing activity in the Philippines, and specifically Patikul district in Sulu, the Islamic State (IS) claimed killing three Filipino soldiers in a mortar strike.

The Islamic State (IS) claimed shooting to death a Filipino soldier in the Sulu Archipelago in the southwestern Philippines.

Shortly after its 'Amaq News Agency reported the killing of 20 Filipino soldiers in an attack by Islamic State (IS) fighters in Maguindanao, in the Philippines, the group issued a formal communique for the operation.

The Islamic State's (IS) 'Amaq News Agency reported that group fighters killed more than 20 Filipino soldiers in an attack in Maguindanao in the Philippines.

In its third reported incident in the Philippines this month, specifically in the Patikul municipality on Jolo island (Sulu province), the Islamic State (IS) claimed killing three Philippine soldiers via IED.

The Islamic State (IS) claimed killing 4 Filipino soldiers in a bomb blast in Mindanao.

In its second reported incident this month in the Philippines, and specifically in the Patikul municipality in Sulu province, the Islamic State (IS) claimed killing three soldiers in a mortar attack.

The Islamic State (IS) claimed killing 10 Filipino soldiers and wounding 15 others during clashes in Sulu province in the Philippines.

The Islamic State (IS) promoted in a Naba 133 infographic the recent operations claimed by its East Asia division in Indonesia and the Philippines, tallying casualties at “75 apostates and Christian disbelievers” killed.

The Islamic State (IS) reported in Naba 129 that fighters on Basilan Island in the Philippines stormed the homes of "apostates" and killed them.

The Islamic State's (IS) 'Amaq News Agency reported that 13 Philippine Army soldiers were killed in clashes with IS fighters in Sulu.

The Islamic State (IS) reported in Naba 124 that its fighters on Jolo island in the Philippines' Sulu province clashed with soldiers and killed six.

A pro-Islamic State (IS) Telegram channel incited for lone-wolf attacks as revenge for Muslims in Mosul, Raqqa, Marawi, and “elsewhere around the globe,” listing attack styles and urging potential attackers to “make a plan!”

The Islamic State (IS) featured in Naba 102 an infographic on the "harvest" of the battles in Marawi, Philippines, over the past five months, reporting a total of 482 Philippine soldiers killed.

After the reported killing of local Islamic State (IS) officials in Marawi, an East Asia-centric pro-IS Telegram channel declared that despite the death of fighters and leaders, the jihad will not stop.

The Islamic State's (IS) 'Amaq News Agency released a video showing scenes from the group's military activity in the Philippine city of Marawi, as well as an enemy airstrike.

The Islamic State’s (IS) al-Hayat Media Center released an English audio chant promoting fighters in Marawi, Philippines.

A Filipino Islamic State (IS) operative called on Muslims in the West to avenge the bombing of Marawi and displacement of its people through the execution of lone-wolf attacks.

A Filipino Islamic State (IS) operative called for “Muslims working for the Philippine Government and living in Darul Kufur [Land of Disbelief]” to leave their lives as “slaves” to their government and join IS.

A pro-Islamic State (IS) Telegram user disseminated a message calling for migration to the besieged Philippines city of Marawi.

Amaq News Agency reported that Islamic State (IS) fighters killed over 91 Philippine soldiers during ongoing clashes in Marawi over a five-day period.

A Filipino Islamic State (IS) operative claimed that “covert units” are present in every city of the Philippines and awaiting the order to carry out “suicide commando attacks”.

The Islamic State (IS) focused on Marawi in the third episode of its "Inside the Caliphate" series, highlighting fighters' perseverance against Philippine soldiers and American and Australian aircraft, and calling on Muslims in the region to come and fight.

Islamic State (IS) supporting media group pushed a campaign promoting fighters in East Asia, particularly those in the city of Marawi in the Philippines.

In its ongoing updates on the clashes in Marawi and fighting with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Maguindanao, the Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency reported the destruction of six battleships and killing of at least 19 MILF fighters.

Islamic State (IS) supporters on Telegram distributed a “diary” of a fighter in Marawi covering the past months of battle in the Filipino city, and the group’s imposition of Shariah.

In the second episode of its “Inside the Caliphate” series, the Islamic State (IS) featured an Australian fighter calling on Muslims among his fellow countrymen to either travel to and wage jihad in the city of Marawi in the Philippines, or stay in Australia and kill “disbelievers”.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency reported that two fighters from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) were killed in a bomb blast in Maguindanao province of the Philippines.

‘Amaq News Agency reported the Islamic State (IS) killing seven Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) fighters in Maguindanao in the south of the Philippines, and also killing eight Philippine soldiers amidst the ongoing clashes in Marawi.

A pro-Islamic State (IS) Telegram channel called for donations to IS fighters’ media operations in Marawi, and forwarded a purported fighter’s call for religious preparation by prospective migrants.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency released a video showing the corpses of several Philippine soldiers killed in Marawi, and weapons and ammunition captured by IS fighters.

A Filipino Islamic State (IS) operative called on “Muslims around the world” to pose as tourists, travel to Marawi, Philippines, and join IS ranks in “this bloody War Against the Crusaders.”

After boxer Manny Paquiao visited Philippine soldiers in Marawi, a Filipino Islamic State (IS) operative challenged him to come into the battlefield, and claimed that the group has spies inside the military headquarters where he delivered his speech.

'Amaq News Agency reported that Islamic State (IS) fighters in Marawi killed at least 19 Philippine soldiers in an ambush.

A Filipino Islamic State (IS) operative called for supporters around the world to migrate to the Philippines, while instructing those unable to do so to perform terror attacks in their homelands.

A Filipino Islamic State (IS) operative denied claims that fighters in the besieged city of Marawi are running out of food and supplies, asserting that they remain “defiant as ever.”

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Reports provided updates on the ongoing clashes in the Philippine city of Marawi, reporting the killing of at least sixteen soldiers in the span of three days.

A pro-Islamic State (IS) Telegram channel called on Muslims in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and elsewhere in Southeast Asia to “rush” to join IS fighters in Philippines amid their siege on the city of Marawi.

‘Amaq News Agency released a new video showing scenes of clashes in Marawi between Islamic State (IS) fighters and Philippine soldiers.

A Filipino Islamic State (IS) operative challenged “Crusader” governments attacking the group in the Philippines, and claimed, “We did not destroy Marawi City.”

‘Amaq News Agency of the Islamic State (IS) reported that 23 Philippine soldiers were killed in four-days during the ongoing clashes in the city of Marawi, and that 11 others were killed and wounded in a mistaken airstrike by the Philippine military.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency reported that the group killed 11 Philippine soldiers in a two-day period in Marawi’s Lilod Madaya barangay (district).

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency reported IS fighters killing a total of 28 Philippine soldiers in a 5-day period amidst the ongoing clashes in the city of Marawi.

A Filipino Islamic State (IS) operative warned the Philippine government that group fighters will not stop at the Marawi city borders in Marawi in Lanao del Sur province, but will mount attacks throughout the country.

A jihadist promoted jihad in Thailand while demanding that Muslims throughout East Asia including those in Japan, Singapore, and South Korea, rise against their governments and expand the “provinces” of the Islamic State (IS).

A Filipino Islamic State (IS) operative challenged the Philippine army to bring all its soldiers against fighters in Marawi, and suggested that God answered the prayers of fighters to demoralize soldiers through Manny Pacquiao losing his boxing match.

A Filipino Islamic State (IS) operative representing what he called “East Asia Wilayah (Province)” warned spies that IS fighters will hunt them down throughout the Philippines for their becoming “traitors” to Islam.

The East Asia division of the Islamic State (IS) claimed killing 18 Philippine soldiers in the ongoing clashes throughout the neighborhoods of Marawi.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency reports that IS fighters “maintain most of their positions” amid their siege on Marawi City in the Philippines.

‘Amaq News Agency released a video report on the past 21 days of the battle between Islamic State (IS) fighters and Philippine security forces in the city of Marawi, including a clip of the gunshot execution of six Christians.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency reported that group fighters killed a total of 17 Philippine soldiers in ongoing clashes in two neighborhoods in Marawi.

A pro-Islamic State (IS) Filipino jihadist called on lone wolves in the Philippines and elsewhere to strike, and in particular, urged they carry out suicide bombings among policemen and soldiers.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency reported the sniping of eight Philippine soldiers and killing of 11 during clashes in the city of Marawi, in addition to fighters damaging a military vehicle with an RPG shell.

A pro-Islamic State (IS) account on Telegram disseminated a “detailed report” of U.S. military in the Philippines, providing former airbase and task force locations and information about weapons supplied to Philippine forces.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq Agency reported that IS fighters struck a Philippine army position with mortar shells in Sulu province’s Patikul area on Jolo island.

A Filipino Islamic State (IS) operative rejected the Philippine government’s narrative that the executor of the June 1, 2017, Resorts World Manila attack is not an IS fighter but a Christian and gambler who was heavily in debt.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency published an infographic on the five-man raid on the Iranian parliament and Khomeini shrine in the capital, Tehran.

As the situation in the city of Marawi in the Philippines’ Lanao del Sur province continues, with attacks despite a “humanitarian pause,” the Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency reported that close to 10 Philippine soldiers were killed during clashes in Mamasapano in Maguindanao province.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency released a video showing IS fighters destroyed religious symbols inside a church in the battle-stricken city of Marawi in the Philippines and setting fire to the building.

The Islamic State (IS) issued a formal communique from its East Asia division claiming credit for the attack at Resorts World Manila in the Philippines and giving the number of dead and wounded as nearly 100 Christian “combatants”.

The Islamic State (IS) claimed credit for the attack at Resorts World Manila in the Philippines through its ‘Amaq News Agency.

The Filipino Islamic State (IS) operative who earlier claimed that the group is responsible for the attack at Resorts World Manila in Pasay, Philippines, identified the alleged attacker and noted that his main objective was to burn the casino inside.

An Islamic State (IS) Filipino operative who provides daily updates on the ongoing clashes in Marawi stated that the group is responsible for the attack at Resorts World Manila in Pasay, Philippines.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency released a video of IS fighters engaged in a clash with Philippine soldiers in Marawi.

A video surfaced of an alleged captive priest in Marawi pleading to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to end airstrikes, and withdraw troops from the city and nearby Lanao del Sur.

An alleged Islamic State (IS) fighter in the Philippines provided ongoing updates on group’s siege on the city of Marawi while answering questions from IS supporters.

An alleged Islamic State (IS) fighter in the Philippines distributed a video of captive civilians in Marawi, and threatened Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte that he will be responsible for their beheading if he does not pull troops from the city and stop airstrikes.

An alleged Islamic State (IS) fighter in the Philippines explained that the group seized control over the city of Marawi in order to make it truly “Islamic”.

The East Asia division of the Islamic State (IS) claimed killing more than 70 Philippine soldiers amidst ongoing clashes in the city of Marawi in Mindanao, and killing 10 others, including four officers, in an attack on Jolo Island in Sulu.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency reported that group fighters killed 10 Philippine soldiers in an attack on Jolo Island in Sulu province of the Philippines.

The East Asia division of the Islamic State (IS) claimed to have freed over 100 prisoners including fighters, and killing and wounding more than 75 Philippine security elements amidst ongoing clashes in the city of Marawi in Mindanao.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency reported that the group’s fighters are engaged in a clash with Philippine forces in the city of Marawi.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency reported the death of a Philippine Army element, and the wounding of three others, with an “explosive device” south of the city of Cotabato in the Philippines.

An Islamic State (IS) supporter on Telegram called for those unable to reach Iraq or Syria to migrate to the Philippines.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency reported the killing and wounding of 11 Shi’ites with an explosive device in downtown Manilla, Philippines.

IS’ East Asia Province, the group’s division in the Philippines, released a photo report from “Abu Anas al-Muhajir Camp.”

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency reported that the group is responsible for a bombing in Manila, the capital of the Philippines.

The East Asia division of the Islamic State (IS) claimed killing six Filipino soldiers in a bomb blast in Mamasapano in southern Philippines.

The Islamic State (IS) published in the 73rd issue of its al-Naba weekly newspaper an infographic on operations in East Asia, and specifically the Philippines, and promoted the suicide bombing on a Special Forces’ camp in the capital of Bangladesh.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency reported an attack targeting a Philippine police vehicle in southern Philippines.

The Islamic State (IS) claimed killing 12 from Philippine Army forces, among whom a colonel and a captain, south of Cotabato City in the Philippines.

The Islamic State’s (IS) East Asia division claimed killing over 20 Filipino soldiers in clashes in Lanao del Sur province of the Philippines.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency reported attacks by the group’s divisions in Nigeria and the Philippines.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency reported two attacks by IS fighters in the south of the Philippines killing a Philippine Army colonel and ten soldiers and policemen.

After the expiration of the ransom deadline, the Philippines-based Abu Sayyaf Group beheading German national Jurgen Kantner and released a video of it.

The Islamic State (IS) claimed killing two Philippine Army officers in an ambush in the city of Marawi.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency reported the assassination of a Filipino soldier in Iligan City yesterday.

The Philippines-based Abu Sayyaf Group gave a final ultimatum on German hostage Jurgen Kantner, releasing a video of his plea and threatening to behead him in twelve days if a ransom is not paid.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency reported the assassination of a spy for the Philippine Army in Marawi.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency reported that two Filipino soldiers were killed in an attack with hand grenades thrown at their checkpoint in Cotabato, in Maguindanao province of the Philippines.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency reported an attack on Filipino police officers in the city of Marawi, located in the Philippines' Lanao del Sur province.

The Philippines-based Abu Sayyaf Group threatened to behead German hostage Jurgen Kantner if the German government fails to pay the ransom for his release.

The Islamic State's (IS) 'Amaq News Agency reported a grenade attack on a Philippine Army headquarters in Maguindanao.