The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will not negotiate
with the armed group who abducted three foreigners and one Filipina in a resort
in Samal Island
"The policy of government as well as others who have
been in this kind of situation is that there is no negotiation that can be made
with any of those perpetrating this crime," AFP spokesperson Col.
Restituto Padilla said Wednesday.
Padilla made the statement when asked on whether the
government is willing to negotiate with the bandits for the safe release of the
four kidnap victims.
"As far as we are concerned, (this none negotiation
rule) applies (to all cases)," Padilla pointed out.
The abduction incident took place before midnight on
September 21. The victims were identified as Canadians John Ridsel and Robert
Hall, Norwegian Kjartan Sekkingstad, the resort manager, and an unidentified
Filipina.
Reports said the suspects were speaking in English and
Filipino when they snatched the victims.
Two Japanese tourists tried to stop the bandits but failed.
At the time of the raid, 30 or more foreigners were at the
resort.
Joint forces from Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao Philippine
Coast Guard and the 10th Infantry Division are now conducting pursuit operations.
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