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Abu Sayyaf
Military vows to eradicate Abu Sayyaf Group by year-end, at most
The military is looking at neutralizing the Islamic State (IS)-affiliated Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Sulu within three months or even at the end of the year, as earlier ordered by President Duterte.
Bohol residents get windfall for leading cops to Abu lair
THREE Bohol residents were rewarded by the government for tipping off authorities on the whereabouts of Abu Sayyaf Group members, resulting in the death of Joselito Melloria alias Abu Alih and three others.
Troops kill 4 more Abu bandits in another clash
By Priam F. Nepomuceno | Philippines News Agency
Military confirms beheading of German Sayyaf captive
By Priam F. Nepomuceno | Philippines News Agency
Military: Hostages’ safety remains paramount
THE Armed Forces will continue to consider the safety of hostages while carrying out its mission to crush the Abu Sayyaf, the spokesman for the military said.
Troops kill Abu bandit, foil hijacking
A NOTORIOUS follower of senior Abu Sayyaf leader Furudji Indama was killed on Wednesday in operations launched by the military in Basilan, Maj. Filemon Tan Jr., Armed Forces Western Mindanao Command spokesman, said.
Abu land mine wounds 3 soldiers
THREE soldiers were wounded on Monday after they hit a homemade land mine believed to have been planted by Abu Sayyaf bandits while on patrol in Lamitan City, Basilan, the military said.
Bandits snatch German; female companion found dead on yacht
A GERMAN was believed to have been kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf bandits after they killed his female companion while they were sailing aboard a yacht on the waters off Sabah.