Hundreds of families displaced as military launches offensives vs Abu Sayyaf 65 SHARES Share it! It was recalled that after President Duterte declared an all-out war against the Abu Sayyaf, the military launched two airstrikes in possible lairs of the extremist group in the jungles of Patikul town. The Abu Sayyaf was tagged as responsible for the twin blast that hit the Mount Carmel Cathedral located in Jolo while mass was being offered on Sunday morning. Banac confirmed that the joint special investigation group is eyeing suicide bombing during the Cathedral blast. No less than President Duterte announced that the Cathedral blast was perpetrated by suicide bombers.

Source: Manila Bulletin January 31, 2019 06:45 UTC