Terrorism in Mindanao

Two social workers kidnapped on Basilan. They were volunteers with a NGO helping the people. Originally 10 were taken by the Abu Sayyaf Terrorists. near Tipo Tipo. Some escaped or let go.

Unexploded bomb at Northwest Elementary School in North Catabato and also found at Pilot Elementary School in M"lang

Bomb found in Market in Kidapawan City and also at highway crossing in Tacurong City

MILF burned 16 houses,one Health Center and a Day Care Center in Mamasapano town, Maguindanao

2 children, ages two and three, kidnapped in Sulu. Instead of paying large ransome the parents contacted the Marines who rescued the two boys with no money paid to Abu Sayyaf Terrorists who are connected to International Islamic Terrorists

500,000 civilians are now displaced from their homes although some have been been able to return home

Civilians including women and children have been killed. Some hacked to death by Terrorists. Some casualties of Military fighting against Rebels. (Terrorists)

Eight documented attacks by MILF on hotels, bridges, and energytransmission facilities (Zamboanga Times, Sept. 23, 20o8)

MILF bombed a passenger bus, two public markets and a hotel successfully

Four suicide bombers attempted to enter a military base. Three were reportedly captured.
No detonation.

Terrorism contines in the Southern Philippine even though it is Ramadan for Islamic Folks.