[Steel Wolf]

Jolo is indian country. It's the Philippine version of the Waziristan border region of Pakistan. The natives down there have been feared for their ferocity and piracy since before the introduction of Islam. The Abu Sayyaf Group, while small, is just the latest version of an ancient regional problem.

The only point of concern might be that the Abu Sayyaf seems to have some help from elements of the MNLF, which operates in brigade strength in several parts of Mindanao. (That's the large island just north of the archipelago Jolo is a part of). While the bulk of the MNLF will likely remain on board with the peace process, it's never a good sign when a portion breaks off and helps out with extremists like the ASG.

[Nathan Zachary]

They’ve been infected by Islam, perhaps even completely polluted beyond hope by the Bedouin Muhammadan gene pool.
There is only one sure-fire way to stop these murdering animals from infecting other Islands in the Philippines, Sterilize the place.

[Nathan Zachary]

"While the bulk of the MNLF will likely remain on board with the peace process"

Only for as long as it suits them- until they rearm and regain strength. This is Islam we are dealing with, and there's no reason to expect this group to be any different than any other in the world, now and throughout history to the time of it's founding by Mohammad.