State of Emergency Declared In Sulu

Philippine Troops are now preparing to attack the Islamic insurgents holding the three Red Cross hostages in the jungle skirts of Sulu.

The governor of the said province authorized the government militants to take necessary actions against the Abu Sayyaf Group and advised the civilians to stay out of the way and take refuge as looming military actions would take place.

"One of the hostages are not harmed", the Governor Abdusakur Tan said.

"It looks useless to communicate with them (kidnappers) further," added Tan, whose provincial government has imposed a state of emergency, restricted the movement of civilians and imposed a curfew on the 894-square-kilometre (345-square-mile) mainly Muslim island, home to about 645,000 people.

As the ASG ultimatum expires, Senator Richard Gordon was emotional as seen on the national television as held one press conference. Together, the Pope also stresses their diplomacy towards the ASG to release their captives as soon as possible.

To Withdraw or Not to Withdraw

Military do follows instructions from top authority. Thus, making this extremist hostage takers / killers their top authority.

Why submit to the call of this terrorist, if you do have the support of your allies and your own men of honor. The Philippine Armed Forces are very capable to embattle this insurgents. They have the knowledge of the terrain. That is why they do have the outskirts of the jungle in Indanan, Sulu in their grasp.

Why vacate the battlefield? In assuring that the hostages are not harmed? Well, if you really consider that option of retreating you are giving the terrorist an ample time to escape and to reload their ammunitions or even hide with the hostages. Thus, counting another months,days, or even years.

I obviously go for "NOT TO WITHDRAW", make the attack plans, do some war tactics, man your stations and re3ady for war...Not to withdraw their stronghold indeed. Increase your number and fortify the villages from another dilatory tactics or diversionary attacks.

But hare we ready for the consequences of our deeds? If you are an army officer that is very valiant and with honor. You will face this with no doubt. Be brave against this 120 insurgents, criminals, and terrorist.

In war with purpose you can not deny the fact of having collateral damage. The Armed Forces will never win this war in Mindanao or even solve this crisis without the guts of attacking in midst of criticism. DON NOT FOLLOW the M----er F---ing Terrorist. Follow your instinct to squash this Abu Sayyaf Group in Mindanao.

Saving the hostages still our primary option, but the total eradication of this Muslim Insurgents, Terrorist, Criminals, Man-Killers are the very top objective of this government...Am I right?

Never give in to the demands of this ABU SAYYAF...No government should negotiate with terrorist..That is our point here..That will be our Political Agenda.