Kidnapped Filipino farmer escapes from Sayyaf

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Security forces recovered Wednesday a Filipino farmer kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf following a firefight with his guards in the southern province of Zamboanga del Norte, officials said.

Troops kill NPA, 2 others captured in Zambo town

PAGADIAN CITY – Security forces killed a communist insurgent and captured 2 others in the southern Filipino province of Zamboanga del Sur, officials said Tuesday.

Zamboanga mayors target of ransom kidnappings

MAYORS IN Zamboanga Peninsula are now targets of ransom kidnapping, according to the police which bared the names of local chief executives during a virtual executive meeting called recently by the Regional Peace and Order Council or RPOC.

5 Sayyafs slain in Zambo town, 2 soldiers wounded

ZAMBOANGA CITY – At least 5 Abu Sayyaf gunmen were killed and two soldiers wounded in fierce clashes Wednesday in Zamboanga Sibugay province in southern Philippines, officials said.