On March 20, 2000, the Abu Sayyaf’s hostage-taking in Basilan made headlines. Father Rhoel Gallardo, a Claretian priest, was abducted in the town of Sumisip, along with a number of students and faculty members. There were also captives from the town of Tuburan. Led by Khadaffy Janjalani and Abu Sabaya, the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG)... Continue Reading →