Tourism companies are reporting that foreign visitors have begun cancelling trips, particularly in the Central Visayas region. The news comes after Abu Sayyaf’s foiled kidnapping raid on Bohol island last …
The Abu Sayyaf terrorists who landed on Bohol yesterday were planning a mass kidnapping at a tourist resort, the military has said today (Wednesday, April 12). The raid came just two …
The report of two Germans kidnapped in Tawi Tawi, one already murdered by Abu Sayyaf, has turned up their history of living dangerously. Jurgen Kantner and his wife Sabine Merz …
TAWI TAWI, Philippines – Abu Sayyaf bandits claim to have killed one of the two German hostages they kidnapped in Tawi Tawi. The terrorist organisation told The Inquirer: “Unfortunately, the other …
CEBU, Philippines – (Reuters) – Philippine police have stepped up security on the holiday island of Cebu, the president’s spokesman said on Friday, after the U.S. embassy warned its citizens …
The warning states that people should avoid unnecessary travel to these areas, review personal security plans, remain aware of their surroundings and monitor local news stations for updates. Furthermore, the Embassy …
Police have released a report that several members of the Abu Sayyaf group were seen within the city limits of Cebu. City police say that at least six members of the …
President Duterte said on Monday that he saw no reason why the Philippine government should talk peace with the Abu Sayyaf group. In a brief statement with the press, the …
Armed forces captured a top level Abu Sayyaf terrorist in an entrapment operation in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan on Sunday. Police say that Jadji Biki Adbdala, also known as “Jadji Hassan,” was arrested …
President Duterte gave a scathing speech saying that Abu Sayyaf terror group “are not criminals” and blaming America for terror. After blaming the bloody conflicts in Iraq and other Middle …
The Abu Sayyaf group has announced that it will behead Kjartan Sekkingstad on Monday if their demands are not met. Abu Sayyaf militant Abu Rami called several journalists on Sunday and …
With the release of Filipina Marites Flor today, news has come that incoming President Rodrigo Duterte has possibly negotiated the release of Norwegian Kjartan Sekkingstad. In a report by the …
The Philippine Army has been chasing the Abu Sayyaf group through the jungles of Jolo in an attempt to capture, if not kill, the terrorist organisation from its stronghold in …
Seven Indonesian sailors have been kidnapped in the region of the Sulu Sea, the latest in a string of abductions in the waters between the two countries. Indonesia’s foreign minister …
Ten battalions, or approximately 5,000 plus troops have been deployed throughout Sulu in an attempt to capture the Abu Sayyaf terrorists who have wreaked havoc across the region. Military officials said that all …
Samal Island hostages held by the terrorist organisation Abu Sayyaf have once again pleaded to their governments assist their release. A video released on Wednesday shows Norwegian Kjartan Sekkingstad and Filipina …
I wanted to post this story so that people know and remember Robert Hall for the man he was. Like his friend and fellow Canadian John Ridsdel, Robert was a …
A large armed group and the Philippine military have caused fighting between the two forces, creating a large exodus in the region of Butig, on the edge of Lake Lanao. …
Abu Sayyaf has warned it will execute Robert Hall if the Canadian or Philippine Government does not pay for his release. The ransom demand for Me Hall is $16 million. …
Abu Sayyaf has freed a Chinese woman who they kidnapped nearly two years ago on the island of Basilan. Sulu provincial police say Yahong Tan Lim was freed at 1pm on Tuesday …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfQGfj78H8M Islamic militants in the Philippines have issued a fresh threat to harm three hostages – just a week after brutally beheading a fourth captive. The kidnap victims – from Canada, Norway and …
The Philippines has been discussing coordinated naval patrols on its southern maritime borders with Indonesia and Malaysia to protect shipping after attacks and kidnappings by Islamist militants, its foreign minister …
The United States has issued a fresh travel warning for most of the southern Philippines after a surge of kidnappings there, with some victims being snatched from vessels at sea. …
Tired and emotional, former Italian priest Rolando del Torchio sat in a hospital, finally free after his captors were paid a 29-million peso ransom. Del Torchio said he wants to set aside …
With the recent release of Rolando del Torchio, the current count of foreigners kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf (directly or indirectly), stands at four. A recent count by the AFP media group …
Ten Indonesian crew members on board a tugboat were kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf militants in the Philippines at the weekend, officials in Manila said late on Monday. Two Philippine military …