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Abu Sayyaf leader Abu Rami killed in Bohol

By Audrey Morallo | April 12, 2017 - 11:37am

The leader of the group of Abu Sayyaf bandits that figured in a gun fight with Philippine security forces Tuesday has been...

Headlines

YEARENDER: Abus admit ransom payments

By Roel Pareño | December 26, 2014 - 12:00am

Although tagged in several kidnappings, it was only recently that Abu Sayyaf bandits admitted receiving ransom in exchange for the freedom of their captives.

Nation

No ransom paid for release of Germans, Palace insists

By Aurea Calica | November 30, 2014 - 12:00am

Malacañang stood pat yesterday on its statement that the government did not pay ransom for the release of two Germans held captive by the Abu Sayyaf Group, but the Palace promised to cooperate in any inv...

Headlines

Probe sought on Abu ransom for Germans

By Christina Mendez | November 29, 2014 - 12:00am

Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago yesterday called for an investigation into the video supposedly uploaded by the Abu Sayyaf showing...

Headlines

3 dead, 23 hurt in N. Cotabato blast

By John Unson | November 25, 2014 - 12:00am

Three persons were killed while 23 others were wounded in an explosion that ripped through a billiard hall in Mlang town here...

Nation

AFP chief says Sayyaf 'money' used to lure supporters

By Roel Pareño | November 7, 2014 - 6:01pm

Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Pio Gregorio Catapang Jr. on Friday remained incredulous toward the alleged hefty ransom...

Headlines

5 Abus charged for kidnap of German couple

By Bebot Sison Jr. | November 7, 2014 - 12:00am

Police have filed criminal charges against five Abu Sayyaf gunmen and several of their comrades for the kidnapping of German couple Stefan Okonek and Henrike Dielen.

Headlines

AFP casts doubt on Abu Sayyaf P250-M ransom video

November 5, 2014 - 5:30pm

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) questioned the authenticity of a P250 million in ransom the rebel group Abu Sayyaf...

Headlines

Sayyaf trots out alleged P250-M ransom

By Roel Pareño | November 5, 2014 - 12:00am

Abu Sayyaf spokesman Muamar Askali has released a video clip showing what the bandits claim to be the P250-million ransom...

Headlines

No reason for AMLC to get involved in German kidnap case

By Kathleen Martin | October 30, 2014 - 12:00am

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) sees no reason to look into the kidnapping of two Germans who were freed by the Abu Sayyaf allegedly after payment of P250 million in ransom.

Headlines