The kidnapped nurse held by Islamic Terrorist since July 7th was released after4 months of captivity.Payment of a hefty ransom was made. Preciosa Feliciano, 24, was released in Basilan late Friday according to the November 9th,2008Philippine Star News. She was released in Al-Barka town ( I have met the Al-Barka Mayor).The payment was originally P1.5 million (as agreed upon) but The Terrorists refused to release the nurse without more money being paid.So an additional amount was subsequently paid. Two other kidnapped victims are still being held on Basilan. An NGO Worker, who was helping the people, Millet Mendoza, and nursing student, Joel Pilangga, are both still held by the Abu Sayyaf on Basilan. Pilanga was kidnapped in Zamboanga a month ago and brought (sold) to the ASG Terrorists on Basilan...Mendoza was kidnapped in September with other NGO workers in Basilan.
Another NGO worker, Esperancita Hupida, was recently released after a 2 million Peso ransom was paid. The terrorists are reportedly asking P72 million for Mendoza and Peso 29 million for Pilangga.
The nurse just released is reportedly pregnant from rape by the terrorists.
A total (as reported by the Star) of 33 people have been kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf this year. The number is much higher as reported to me by victims and families too ashamed to openly tell the story. Foreigners and Christians are frequently victims who are reported. The most news worthy kidnapping by the Abu Sayaff was The 2008 ABS-CBN News Team that tried to interview the Terrorists on Sulu and, ofcourse. were taken instead. (In the future I will tell that very publicized story)
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