Philippine President Orders Attacks on Abu Sayyaf
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Friday ordered continued operations in south provinces of Basilan and Sulu against Abu Sayyaf bandits.
President Arroyo gave orders when she met with the military top brass and local government officials in Zamboanga City to discuss government action against the attackers of Marine troops in Basilan, according to Armed Forces chief Gen. Hermogenes Esperon Jr.