Thousands flee as soldiers, MILF members clash in Basilan

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Thousands of civilians have fled their homes following fierce clashes between security forces and members of the former rebel group Moro Islamic Liberation Front in the southern Philippine province of Basilan.

Sayyafs raid army post in Basilan, kills 3

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Abu Sayyaf terrorists raided an army post and killed at least three soldiers in a daring attack Thursday in the town of Al-Barka in the restive Muslim province of Basilan in southern Philippines, reports said.