From InterAksyon (Dec 27): Philippine military 'verifying' YouTube video of kidnapped Australian
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is in the process of confirming the authenticity of YouTube video where kidnapped Australian Warren Rodwell expressed hopelessnes over his situation, Major Emmanuel Garcia, deputy public affairs chief of the AFP, said Thursday. "We are asking the help of people who know the whereabouts of any kidnapped personality or any information that might lead to the rescue of such individuals so that they may be reunited with their loved ones. The AFP, PNP, concerned govt agencies and the civilian populace must always work together mutually supporting each other in keeping the peace, maintaining order and enforcing the law for the safety and security of everyone," Garcia said.
Rodwell, a former Australian Army, was taken by suspected Abu Sayyaf bandits last December 5, 2011 in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. In the video posted on December 25, Christmas Day, a visibly thin and tired Rodwell said he was not expecting his freedom any time soon. He also said he distrusts both the ASG bandits holding him and the Australian government. "I do not expect to be released before the year 2013 at the earliest. I personally hold no hope at all for being released. I do not trust the Abu Sayyaf, I do not trust the Australian government, I just do not trust anyone," he said. "Personally I don't care," Rodwell added.
In the video, which runs for 1 minute and 58 seconds, Rodwell was holding a December 15 copy of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. He said that the video was taken on December 16. The video was uploaded by a certain "chemalful," which claims to be the "Official channel of the Al-harakatul Islamia in souther (sic) Philippines." Rodwell said he was kept as a "prisoner in isolation" and that he was still waiting for his freedom. "I have no idea what's going on outside, I'm just kept held prisoner in isolation. Again I'm alive. It's 378 days I think, something like that," he said.
http://www.interaksyon.com/article/51344/philippine-military-verifying-youtube-video-of-kidnapped-australian
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