were unconfirmed number of men that burst into the casino and started firing. that's all we know. we want to put this breaking news story as we hear from more facts about what is happening in the philippines because of course the initial reaction to any of these stories is that this is terrorism. we should under score we don't know that at this time. but, in an effort to give you an idea of what has transpired in the philippines, we feel like this information is going to be very informative. jennifer griffin is live in washington with more on that part of the story and the growing isis threat there. >> reporter: i think it's important to keep in mind as we look at what appears to be an apparent terrorist attack at this hotel complex outside the airport. may 23rd the president of the philippines declared martial law in the southern islands where islamists have been fighting a