UPDATE OCTOBER 2008

Basilan Kidnap attempts were interfered with by Marines.

2 Abu Sayyaf Terrorists Sub Leaders surrendered to the Marines on Sulu.

Police and Military are ready to conduct rescue operation for the two
NGO social workers kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf Terrorists. Abu Sayyaf wanted 1 millin pesos for Proof Of Life for Workers who were helping people on Basilan. Kidnapperrs demand 5 Million for the release of one worker. Worker reportedly ill and needs to be in the hospital. Esperanza Hupida told Sakalahul, Vice Governor of Basilann by phone, that she was very sick according to The Philippine Star Newspaper on October 11th, 2008.

Bomb placed under the house of Moore Jimlani in Brgy Sibuad Proper.
4 children in house traumatized when bomb exploded which destroyed the house . Reportedly bomb placed by Abu Sayyaf. (being Investigated)

Many are writing in newspapers that the MILF commited so many atrocities under the MILF Commanders Bravo and Kato in Central Mindanao and other areas that the MILF should be considered a Terrorist Group just like the Abu Sayyaf (ASG), Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), and Al-Qaeda. All these groups are connected to International Islamic Terrorism. Rogue MILF continue bombings, kidnappings and burning and killing of civilians and their property as well as using civilians as human shields.

Bomb was discovered and detonated in Lamitan, Basilian. Bomb exploded about two or three blocks from The Healing House There was only one person hurt in the explosion.Bomb was placed outside a grocery store inside a container . A bypasser astutely noticed a light flashing and immediately reported it to the Marines. Once again the Marines kept many from being injured by this bomb.

Reports by Intelligence sources that Abu Sayyaf have plans for a major assault on Lamitan City, Basilan, ARMM. Marines are extremely prepared for such an attack with Military in great numbers protecting the town.

Reportedly the Nurse previously kidnapped is held on Basilan and is pregnant as a result of rape by the Abu Sayyaf Terrorists. This has not been verified but sources are reporting. In the past women have been gang raped when kidnapped until the agree to become Muslim and marry a terrorist. This has been told to me by women who have been kidnapped by the Terrorists. Many have had this horrible trauma but do not report it due to shame for the woman and the family. Therefore, many kidnappings of women are not disclosed.

Only recently have I come to understand that when a Demand Letter (See Prior Letter on this Blog) is given by the Abu Sayyaf Terr0rists and a payment is made, the payee also has to make a further commitment to help the Terrorists. This can be food, medical care or any other need that the Abu Sayyaf has. Those who refuse to pay may find their home or work place bombed or their child kidnapped. In my opinion many (both Muslim and Christian) are intimidated and live a life of fear. This beautiful part of the world is devestated by the dangerous criminal actions of Terrorists who will hack children to death with a Bolo and use children and women as a protective shield to escape from the military and police.(See prior updates about actions....most reported here is accurate....the one exception is the report of 1000 children in a school when the number was roughly 34)

God help the victims of Terrorism and hopefully this ongoing daily Terrorist activity will never arrive at the shores of the USA. Please Pray that the Marines continue to protect me and I avoid kidnapping. God Bless The Philippines and GOD BLESS AMERICA.