Tag: Abu Sayyaf Group

  • ASG murder hostage

    Mr Kantner as kidnapped from him boat and his partner murdered. Abu Sayyaf releases video of German hostage’s beheading Raul Dancel Islamist militants in the Philippines have executed a German […]

  • Kidnaps threaten supply chain

    Southern Sulu and Northern Celebes Seas Are the Hot Spots Surge In Offshore Abductions Increases Threat to Supply Chains The Philippines-based Islamist extremist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) has been responsible […]

  • ASG linked to kidnap

    News surprises nobody… Philippines: Abu Sayyaf ‘likely’ behind Vietnam freighter attack MANILA (AFP) – Filipino Islamic militants were likely behind an attack on a Vietnamese cargo ship in which one […]

  • 1 dead, 7 kidnapped

    Abu Sayyaf Group suspected to be behind attack. Crewman of Vietnamese ship killed off PH, 7 others abducted Carmela Fonbuena MANILA, Philippines – A crew member of a Vietnamese ship […]

  • Indonesia’s piracy drive

    Movement on patrols finally happening? Indonesia seeks guidelines on cross-border anti-piracy drive by Yas D. Ocampo Davao City – The Consulate of Indonesia here said it was seeking a “technical” […]

  • Militant piracy troubles Philippines

    Manila appeals for help from US or China over hijackings on crucial sea trade route Islamist militant piracy troubles Philippines by: Michael Peel Piracy by Islamist extremists in a crucial south […]

  • Philippines seeks pirate help

    Duterte reaches out to both naval powers. Philippines seeks US, China help to combat sea pirates MANILA (AFP) – The Philippines is seeking US and Chinese help to guard a […]

  • New Pinoy CG ship

    Vessel will hopefully deter ASG attacks. New bullet-proof PCG ship deployed to Zamboanga Peninsula A Japan-made vessel acquired by the Philippine government for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in December […]

  • Phil Navy to crack down on ASG

    Abu Sayyaf still operating at will in region. Navy sending more boats, best people to fight Abu Sayyaf Roel Pareño ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Navy will send the […]

  • Three fishermen kidnapped

    News comes after four hostages freed last week. 3 Indonesia fishermen missing; piracy eyed Three Indonesian fishermen have gone missing in waters off the southern Philippines in an area that […]