ZAMBOANGA CITY—A top Army official here said the military regretted the deaths of two children during an operation against Abu Sayyaf bandits in Tabuan Lasa town in Basilan province last week. I am really very sorry over the [deaths of the] two [children]. The main target in the raid was Mubin Kulin alias Mulawin, a cousin of Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon and who was behind several kidnapping cases. ADVERTISEMENTGalvez said the military received reports that almost 100 Sulu-based Abu Sayyaf members were seen on Tapiantana Island in Tabuan Lasa. Galvez’s information corrected earlier reports saying Kulin was killed in that operation.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 14, 2017 18:45 UTC