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  • Duterte Eyeing ‘Martial Law’ In Sulu to Thwart Abu Sayyaf Group

    06/12/2016 2:59:58 AM PDT · by WVKayaker · 20 replies
    Philippine Lifestyle ^ | June 12, 2016 | TIMOTHY WALKER
    MANILA, Philippines – President-elect Rodrigo Duterte is considering implementing martial law in Sulu, Basilan and the entire Sulu Archipelago in an attempt to eliminate the Abu Sayyaf Group. The terrorist group has continually engaged in high-profile kidnappings throughout the southern regions of the Philippines – often abducting business owners and foreigners. Recently the group has begun decapitating its captives after ransom demands are not met. Duterte told reporters during his pre-election campaign that he would not hesitate to invade Sulu if the Abu Sayyaf Group does not surrender to his demands. ...
  • Travel Warning: Philippines

    01/28/2009 3:24:35 PM PST · by Cindy · 7 replies · 625+ views
    OSAC.gov ^ | January 28, 2009 | n/a
    Note: The following text is a quote: https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=96569 YOU ARE HERE: Home > Reports > Consular Affairs Bulletins > Report Travel Warning: Philippines CONSULAR AFFAIRS BULLETINS East Asia / Pacific - Philippines 28 Jan 2009 Printer Friendly Email Article RELATED REPORTS 10 Aug 2008 WARDEN MESSAGE: MINDANAO (PHILIPPINES) URGES EXTREME CAUTION 4 Aug 2008 CONTINUED EXTORTION-RELATED VIOLENCE IN SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES The U.S. Department of State issued the following Travel Warning on January 27: The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to the southern Philippine islands of Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago and urges extreme caution if...