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Former Abu member killed in drug bust, says military

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Posted at Jan 22 10:28 AM

Government forces shot and killed a former member of the Abu Sayyaf Group turned drug pusher in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Poblacion, Sapa-Sapa in Tawi-Tawi Thursday morning, the Western Mindanao Command said. Read more »

Military recovers firearms, speedboat in Sulu in operation vs Abu Sayyaf

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Posted at Jan 19 08:04 PM

Members of the 11th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army recovered high-powered firearms and a speedboat allegedly owned by the Abu Sayyaf Group in Indanan, Sulu Monday. Read more »

2 Abu Sayyaf members surrender to military in Basilan

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Posted at Jan 11 09:48 PM

Two members of the Abu Sayyaf Group surrendered to the military in Isabela City, Basilan on Monday. Read more »

5 Scout Rangers wounded in clash with Abu Sayyaf in Sulu: military

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Posted at Dec 18 11:49 AM

MANILA - Five Scout Rangers were wounded in an encounter with members of the Abu Sayyaf group in Sulu on Thursday, the Western Mindanao Command said. Read more »

2 Abu Sayyaf sub-leaders, 13 members surrender in Sulu: military

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Posted at Dec 12 09:39 AM

MANILA - Fifteen members of the Abu Sayyaf Group, including two of their sub-leaders, surrendered to the Joint Task Force Sulu on Friday, the Western Mindanao Command.   Read more »

Military welcomes surrender of 36 Abu Sayyaf members

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Posted at Dec 04 08:56 PM

The former bandits, former supporters of deceased Abu Sayyaf subleader Alhabsy Misaya, were presented at the military headquarters in Omar town. Read more »

Alleged Abu Sayyaf member arrested in Basilan

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Posted at Nov 20 06:40 PM

An alleged member of the terror group Abu Sayyaf group (ASG) was arrested early Friday during a joint law enforcement operation in Saluping Island, Basilan. Read more »

7 Abu Sayyaf members killed in Sulu: military

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Updated as of Nov 03 11:41 PM

MANILA (2nd UPDATE) — State forces on Tuesday killed 7 members of Abu Sayyaf’s kidnapping group who were aboard a twin engine speed boat in Sulu sea near Sulare island in a gunfight that lasted nearly half an hour, the military said.  Read more »

Bombing plot foiled in Sulu

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Posted at Oct 31 03:48 AM

The IED, which was sealed with coconut leaves, is believed to be made by Abu Sayyaf Group member Mundi Sawadjaan, the person the military said was behind the 2019 Jolo Cathedral bombing.    Read more »

Abu Sayyaf Group member killed in Basilan clash: military

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Posted at Oct 30 06:06 AM

A member of the Abu Sayyaf Group was killed in an encounter with the military in Basilan Thursday afternoon, Western Mindanao Command chief Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr. said. Read more »

Cops nab suspect in kidnapping of Fil-Am farmer in Zamboanga

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Posted at Oct 28 01:13 PM

Police on Tuesday arrested a suspect allegedly involved in the kidnapping of a Filipino-American farmer in Sirawai town, Zamboanga del Norte last month. Read more »

Alleged Abu Sayyaf supporter surrenders in Basilan, military says

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Posted at Oct 25 01:33 AM

An alleged supporter of Muslim extremist group Abu Sayyaf surrendered to the military on Friday morning.   Read more »

11 Abu Sayyaf members yield in Sulu, military says

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Posted at Oct 17 03:53 PM

A total of 11 "disgruntled" Abu Sayyaf members in Jolo have surrendered to military authorities in a bid to avail of the social integration benefits provided by the military and Sulu's local government. Read more »

Barangay peacekeeper patay sa pag-atake ng Abu Sayyaf sa Sulu: Wesmincom

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Posted at Oct 06 05:51 PM

MAYNILA - Pinaputukan ng mga hinihinalang miyembro ng Abu Sayyaf ang isang grupo ng sibilyan na nagresulta sa pagkamatay ng isang barangay peacekeeper sa Patikul, Sulu, Lunes ng tanghali.   Read more »

Military rescues Fil-Am abducted by local terrorists in Zamboanga del Norte

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Updated as of Sep 30 05:50 PM

A Filipino-American resident of Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte abducted earlier this month was rescued by authorities on Wednesday. Read more »

Basilan State University bill hurdles final reading at House

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Posted at Sep 29 01:57 PM

A bill converting the Basilan State College (BASSC) into a university was passed by the House of Representatives on final reading on Monday, a development seen by the southern Philippine province’s lawmaker to contribute to the locality’s further growth after being gripped by terrorism several years ago. Read more »

Suspected ASG sub-leader killed in Philippine troops' pursuit operations in Sulu

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Updated as of Sep 28 06:14 PM

An Abu Sayyaf sub-leader, who authorities say is a cousin of the mastermind of the Aug. 24, 2020 explosions in Jolo, was killed by government forces in Patikul, Sulu during their continuing operations Monday against the terror group. Read more »

2 more Abu Sayyaf militants yield in Sulu, says military

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Posted at Sep 26 06:16 AM

Two members of the Abu Sayyaf Group surrendered to military authorities in Sulu province Friday morning. Read more »

8 Abu Sayyaf militants yield in Sulu, says military

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Updated as of Sep 23 08:45 PM

Eight members of the Abu Sayyaf Group reportedly under terrorist leaders Radullan Sahiron and Mundi Sawadjaan surrendered to military authorities in Sulu province Wednesday afternoon. Read more »

Military seizes alleged hideout of Abu Sayyaf's Mundi Sawadjaan in Sulu

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Updated as of Sep 23 11:50 PM

Government troops on Tuesday seized an alleged hideout of Abu Sayyaf sub-leader Mundi Sawadjaan, who is suspected to be involved in the Aug. 24 twin blasts in Jolo, Sulu.  Read more »