Philippines:Basilan Jailbreak reported – terror suspects escape
by MikeinManila December 12, 2009
Basilan Island – At least 31 prisoners are reported to have escaped
from a jail on Basilan Island, among them, accused terror suspects
undergoing court trials. Reports on Manila radio stations say one
person is dead and at least one wounded in what reports describe as a
‘raid’ to free prisoners.
Reports say at least 100 armed gunmen believed to be members of the Abu Sayyaf group, took part in the raid to free commardes held in the jail on terrorism related …

Agusan Del Sur- Authorities in the Philippines are in negotiations with a rogue group of militiamen from a Manobo tribal area in Agusan del Sur province. Government media says a total of 125 people were taken hostage in a 8am raid on a school in the town of Properidad.
Philippine House Speaker Prospero Nograles on Thursday evening in manila has said government is working for the “immediate” but “peaceful” resolution of the hostage incident in a town in Agusan delur province.
Nograles in a statement said he is hopeful the negotiations will …

In a search for weapons conducted by the Military in Maguindanao province a discovery that is both puzzling and at the same time shows the strength of the clan that has for nearly a decade held power in the province.
Voter’s ID’s are among the requirements for a voter to get a ballot and cast a vote in polls. If the ID’s recovered which are normally sent out by mail were to be scrutinized and any of those voters found to have been disenfranchised in past elections it may also be …

Quezon City,Philippines: In a statement issued this afternoon at the Liberal party HQ in Cubao both the President and Vice Presidential candidate ask “Is this a test case for implementing martial law rule in the entire country in order to perpetuate this administration in power indefinitely?” A reaction to the issuance of a martial law declaration raised by both Senators Roxas and Aquino question the issuance of the proclamation by President Arroyo, says in summary that it is unjustified.
The press joint statement by two Philippine Senators currently leading in political …

Press Secretary Serge Remonde in a joint press conference held early Saturday morning in Manila with Executive Secretary Edgardo Ermita, AFP chief of staff Victor Ibrado and PNP director-general Jesus Versoza.
Announce the effect of proclamation 1959 a declaration of Martial law in two Philippine Provinces and the City of Cotabato. “The President took the bold step as an answer to the cries of justice of the 57 victims of the Maguindanao massacre last Nov. 23 which includes 30 journalists.” Remonde said. Saying the orders effects covered Maguindanao, Sultan Kuderat, and …