Couple, son kidnapped in Zamboanga SibugayZAMBOANGA CITY: Police have launched an operation to rescue three people seized in Zamboanga Sibugay late Friday by seven gunmen believed to have ties with the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). Zamboanga Sibugay police director, Senior Supt. He identified the victims as Elmer Romoc, an employee of the municipal treasurer’s office of Payao; his wife, Nora and, son Ricson. He said the gunmen took the victims from their residence in Barangay Kulisap in Payao at about 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Romulo Cleve Taboso, said his men are working with military forces to track down the gunmen.

Source: Manila Times August 06, 2016 13:52 UTC