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Tuesday, 31 October 2000

Abu Sayyaf's Robot wounded anew (ABS-CBN)

8 troopers wounded in MILF clash (Manila Times)

Monday, 30 October 2000

In PI war on abductors, rebel opponents keep ducking (Washington Post)

Surgery for ex-hostage (Daily Express)

Sunday, 29 October 2000

Ransom seized from kidnappers came from Germany: PI official (AFP)

Abu Sayyaf threatens to mount suicide attacks vs military (ABS-CBN)

Saturday, 28 October 2000

Sulu hostage crisis over, says military (ABS-CBN)

Heroes' welcome for Pandanan trio (New Sabah Times)

Friday, 27 October 2000

Philippine leader vows no let up in hostage rescue (AFP)

Erap: Hostage rescue shows I'll survive (Manila Times)

Malaysia thanks Erap on hostages (Manila Bulletin)

What a relief! (Daily Express)

Thursday, 26 October 2000

'Bullets flying all over, can't imagine we survived', says Jongkinoh (Bernama)

Pandanan hostages to return home tomorrow (Bernama)

A perfect Anniversary gift for Siti, wife of ex-hostage (New Sabah Times)

Osu thanks PI government for rescue of M'sian hostages (Bernama)

Chronology of Philippines hostage crisis (AFP)

Wednesday, 25 October 2000

Three Malaysian hostages rescued in the southern Philippines (AFP)

Military joining forces with police to patrol Sabah waters (Bernama)

OIC to sanction MILF? (Manila Times)

Permanent security bases (Daily Express)

Tuesday, 24 October 2000

Philippine military to reduce troops in hostage rescue (AP)

Monday, 23 October 2000

Cabinet okays loan of Swedish assault boats in Sabah (Bernama)

Malaysia reassured its hostages in Jolo safe (Bernama)

23 more hostage takers surrender (Manila Bulletin)

OIC probe team ends fact-finding mission (Manila Times)

Saturday, 21 October 2000

4 Abu Sayyaf men surrender (Manila Bulletin)

KL, Jakarta willing to host MILF talks (Manila Times)

Friday, 20 October 2000

Pandanan seize - They were fishermen (Daily Express)

Thursday, 19 October 2000

53 Abu Sayyaf surrender, 3 nabbed in Sulu (ABS-CBN)

KL tightens sea lane security near Sabah (Manila Times)

ASG hostages spotted in jungles of Sulu (ABS-CBN)

Wednesday, 18 October 2000

8 Abu Sayyaf men killed, 7 captured (AFP)

Thousands deserting Sayyaf - Military (Manila Times)

OIC mission satisfied with progress of Philippine peace pact (AFP)

Tuesday, 17 October 2000

Abu rebels, M'sian hostages give military the slip (ABS-CBN)

Kill your leaders - Military dares Abu fighters (ABS-CBN)

11 Abu Sayyaf men yield in Sulu (Manila Bulletin)

Monday, 16 October 2000

World Islamic body begins probe on Muslim plight in Philippines (AFP)

No Mindanao ethnic cleansing - Palace (Manila Times)

Sunday, 15 October 2000

Muslim mission to visit southern Philippines hostage island (AFP)

36 suspected Muslim rebels arrested (AP)

Two Abu Sayyaf rebels killed (AFP)

Saturday, 14 October 2000

Rebels say American hostage alive (AP)

Friday, 13 October 2000

Military "save" Pandanan island from intruders (Bernama)

Ten surrender as PI troops tighten noose on hostage island (AFP)

22 more Abu Sayyaf guerillas yield (ABS-CBN)

Thursday, 12 October 2000

200 Sayyaf men turn selves in this week (Manila Times)

Government optimistic on new peace talks with MILF (Manila Times)

Wednesday, 11 October 2000

Abu Sayyaf commanders set to surrender - AFP (ABS-CBN)

30 death in Southern Philippines gun battle (AFP)

Jolo villagers shun fleeing Sayyaf rebels (Manila Times)

Seven-nation mission set to assess Philippine Muslim rebellion (AFP)

Tuesday, 10 October 2000

Malaysia denies asking help of Le Peng Wee (ABS-CBN)

15 kidnappers surrender in PI hostage island (AFP)

Philippine military plan to break into lairs of Muslim kidnappers (AFP)

Monday, 09 October 2000

Six Muslim kidnappers surrender in Philippine (AFP)

Backdoor talks for Malaysia hostages resume (Manila Times)

Abu Sabaya to surrender to military (ABS-CBN)

Troops press search (AFP)

Sunday, 08 October 2000

PI troops admit hostage rescue bid could last months (AFP)

3 killed fighting Muslim rebels (AP)

DND Chief: Abu Sayyaf accountable for their crimes (ABS-CBN)

Abu Sayyaf to surrender in Jolo today, says AFP (Manila Times)

Negotiator will not sue former hostage for libel (Straits Times)

Saturday, 07 October 2000

M'sian, US hostage sighted as PI troops expand operations (AFP)

Negotiators still in touch with Abu (Manila Times)

Report: Abu Sayyaf rebels ready to surrender (AP)

Give me one month to get rid of Sayyaf - Nur (ABS-CBN)

Friday, 06 October 2000

Evangelists apologize over ransom cut yarn (Manila Times)

Philippine military bombs southern islands (AFP)

Rebels give in to Philippine Govt (AP)

Thursday, 05 October 2000

Muslim rebels seek peace talks, surrender: Philippine leader (AFP)

Troops, kidnappers turn to mind games in PI hostage island (AFP)

AFP expands drive vs Abu to Tawi-Tawi (Manila Times)

Search on for Philippine hostage (AP)

Wednesday, 04 October 2000

Trail of five remaining hostages in Philippines run cold (AFP)

10 more Abu men slain, other hostages missing (Manila Times)

DFA bares Sayyaf plot to abduct more Malaysians (ABS-CBN)

Few leads on Philippine hostages (AP)

Tuesday, 03 October 2000

Casualty in Sulu continue to rise (ABS-CBN)

End is near for rebels on Philippines hostage island: Estrada (AFP)

Troops press attack to rescue five on Philippines hostage island (AFP)

Use commando raid vs Abus, Senator urges PNP chief (Manila Times)

12 Filipino evangelists rescued (AP)

Monday, 02 October 2000

PI troops make first hostage rescue in blitz against Abu Sayyaf (AFP)

PNP chief denies rift with AFP chief (ABS-CBN)

Filipino hostage rescued from rebels (AP)

3 more Sayyaf bandits dead in intense military air strikes (Manila Times)

Bombs rain on Abu rebels' lair (AFP)

Sunday, 01 October 2000

Philippine troops close in on Abu Sayyaf: Military (AFP)

Schilling no stranger to his kidnappers - PNP (Manila Times)

Villagers flee retreating Abu bandits (Manila Times)

More Govt troops deployed to Sulu (ABS-CBN)

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