Red Cross Kidnapping
Defense chief: Don't let guard down vs Abu Sayyaf
MANILA, Philippines - Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales said on Monday he believes the death of Abu Sayyaf leader Albader Parad and 5 others is a big blow to the bandit group, but the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) should continue to hunt the other leaders and members of the terrorist group.
Marines who killed Parad given medals
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines - Three soldiers who were with the group that neutralized Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) commander Albader Parad were given wounded personnel medals on Monday by Philippine Marine Corps Commandant Maj. Gen. Juancho Sabban and Western Mindanao Command (Wesmincom) chief Lt. Gen. Ben Dolorfino at the Camp Navarro General Hospital in Zamboanga.
Sulu vice-gov ready for probe on P50K for Abus
MANILA - Sulu Vice-Governor Lady Ann Sahidulla said she is ready to face any probe over the cash she gave the Abu Sayyaf for the release of Eugenio Vagni.
Vagni welcomed home
Dumating na ang pinakahihintay na oras ng pinalayang ICRC volunteer na si Eugenio Vagni: ang maka-uwi sa kanyang pamilya sa Italy na sabik na sabik sumalubong sa kanya. Mula Italy, nagpa-Patrol, Europe news correspondent Alvin Umahon. TV Patrol Linggo, Hulyo 19, 2009
Puno: Charges vs Abu leader's wives not dropped
Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno on Saturday belied a Marine commander's claim that charges filed against the two wives of Abu Sayyaf leader Albader Parad have been dropped.
Military: Young Muslims need better options
MANILA - Military officers fighting Islamist militants said Thursday the Philippines needed a "paradigm shift", warning the threat would fester unless marginalised young Muslims were given more chances to get ahead in life.
Palace rejects amnesty for Abu Sayyaf
MANILA - Malacañang has rejected a proposal from Senator Richard Gordon to grant amnesty to members of the Abu Sayyaf in the interest of peace, deputy presidential spokesperson Anthony Golez said Thursday.
Vagni leaves RP, thanks Filipinos
Bago tumulak sa Italya, lumipad na patungong Geneva, Switzerland kanina ang Italyanong Red Cross worker na si Eugenio Vagni, matapos mapalaya ng Abu Sayyaf noong Linggo. Sa kanyang pag-alis, nagpasalamat sa mga Pilipino si Vagni at nagsabing babalik siya, kung mag pagkakataong muli. Nagpa-Patrol, Ces Oreña Drilon. TV Patrol World, Miyerkules, Hulyo 15, 2009