Gunmen who took Martina Yee, a businesswoman from the town of Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte province, made it past more than 10,000 soldiers to take their captive to Sulu. Yee was rescued in the town of Indanan, Sulu province, yesterday, two days after she was taken captive on Monday. Despite the heavy presence of soldiers, kidnappers were still able to bring their 60-year-old victim, Yee, to Sulu province. TemplateAt least 16 Filipino and foreign hostages are still being kept captive by the Abu Sayyaf. Col. Jose Faustino, commander of the Army’s 501st Brigade, said the military offensives against the Abu Sayyaf would continue until Sulu province is free from terrorists.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 21, 2016 21:00 UTC