Security forces would later pounce on Abu Sayyaf bandits in three boats in a remote riverside community in Bohol. In its travel advice, the British embassy said “terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in the Philippines. Prepared vs threatFor Western Command (Wescom) commander Lt. Gen. Raul del Rosario, it would be difficult for the Abu Sayyaf to snatch tourists in Palawan as the island province is amply protected. He also said that while the military has not confirmed any specific threat of kidnapping or any terror activity in Palawan, it is taking the US travel advisory seriously. He said Wescom has been on heightened alert since the clashes in Bohol between security forces and a group of Abu Sayyaf bandits.

Source: Philippine Star May 10, 2017 17:32 UTC