After more than 78 days in captivity,Filipina ICRC worker Mary Jean Lacaba was freed by Abu Sayyaf Group members at exactly 7:15 in the evening tonight, Manila Time. Philippine National Red Cross head Senator Richard Gordon announced the good news immediately after validating that Lacaba is now recuperating in a hospital of the Philippine marine brigade in Jolo Sulu.
An informant said that she was freed in Barangay Paligi, a village bordering Indanan and Parang towns. Lacaba was handed over to Sulu Vice Governor Nuranna Sahidulla, shortly after being told by Congressman Yusop Jikiri that the ASG decided to release her. Sahidulla went to the area accompanied by Brigadier General Eugene Clemen, commander of the 3rd Marine Brigade.
Sources say the group released Lacaba after talking with Abdul Gafur Jikiri. Lacaba is scheduled to be brought to Zamboanga City for a debriefing to be undertaken by the International Committee of the Red Cross.
However, there are no reports suggesting that the two foreigners, Andreas Notter and Vagni are alive. Yet, there are "feelers" which point to evidence of life.
This is great news. It shows how powerful prayers are, when people direct it to God. God is the one to be praised for this.
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Thursday, April 2, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Arroyo's Real Agenda in Mindanao
As what I wrote in an earlier entry, the Abu Sayyaf Group extended the deadline for the beheading of the three Red Cross hostages. Many sources say that the ASG will be releasing their hostages very soon.
However, there are also reports saying that the reason why the ASG is demanding troop pullout is that there is a big contingent of foreign trained fighters coming to Jolo. Expecting a big fight soon? Reports also reveal that big shipments of arms and ammunition were seen at the Jolo docks. Both groups, the AFP and the ASG preparing for a showdown?
Does this mean that the AFP and their agents are preparing for a showdown to justify Mrs. Arroyo's term extension? Is this part of the plan to justify the State of Emergency, to start in Jolo and then spillover to the rest of Mindanao?
Governor Sakur Tan's interview last night revealed much about government's real plan---an assault against the ASG meant to further fuel the war in Mindanao.
However, there are also reports saying that the reason why the ASG is demanding troop pullout is that there is a big contingent of foreign trained fighters coming to Jolo. Expecting a big fight soon? Reports also reveal that big shipments of arms and ammunition were seen at the Jolo docks. Both groups, the AFP and the ASG preparing for a showdown?
Does this mean that the AFP and their agents are preparing for a showdown to justify Mrs. Arroyo's term extension? Is this part of the plan to justify the State of Emergency, to start in Jolo and then spillover to the rest of Mindanao?
Governor Sakur Tan's interview last night revealed much about government's real plan---an assault against the ASG meant to further fuel the war in Mindanao.
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