Thursday, January 27th, 2011 at
3:43 pm
Terror In The Philippines Acts of Terrorism in the Philippines is on the minds of people living in the Philippines. It does happen here. Bombings and kidnappings are the two main methods used by terrorist in the Philippines. Bombs on buses are the most frequent method used, In the months preceding my arrival in the…
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Thursday, January 15th, 2009 at
9:48 pm
Red Cross Official Kidnapped in Philippines
Abu Sayyaf is thought to be behind the latest kidnapping in Mindanao. This time a high ranking official from the International Red Cross Committee (IRIC) was taken along with two others. One a Filipino engineer from Davao in the province to look into way to improve the conditions of detainees. Three other Filipino were released.
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Thursday, January 1st, 2009 at
6:24 pm
More Trouble in Mindanao
A grenade exploded in General Santos yesterday. ANC TV was reporting that the army blamed the Moro Islamic Liberation Front but that organization denied responsibility and condemned the act of killing innocent civilians.
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Friday, December 26th, 2008 at
6:28 pm
More Trouble In Mindanao
Christmas eve found violence in the Mindanao city of Cotabato. Moro Islamic Liberation Front rebels are thought to be behind the attacks. Moro leaders claim that they were reacting to attacks from the Philippine army. The Philippine army claims they were not part of any offensive actions as there was a cease fire in place for Christmas.
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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 at
10:36 am
American Expat Kidnapped In The Philippines
The associated press is reporting an American Expat and retired Soldier was kidnapped along with his 19 year old daughter. The retired serviceman was later released but the daughter is being held for more than $67,000!
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